The language used by politicians to describe refugees can influence public sentiment towards them, new research has found.  The study, by researchers at the University of Illinois, found that people are more likely to support stricter refugee policies when refugees…

The round 21 AFL clash between Sydney and Essendon this week represented a quiet milestone in Australian sport.  Jayden Nguyen became the first AFL men’s player with a Vietnamese background.  The 19-year-old whose parents arrived in Australia in the 1980s,…

A young refugee who was born in a camp on the Thai-Burma border and who is now following his dream career as a park ranger is the Australian face of this year’s World Ranger Day. Nay Kaw Wah is based…

By Ruby Doan This year’s Multicultural Film Festival (MFF) showcases a range of emotive cinematic pieces in which individuals adapt to new environments, engage with cultural customs and honor individual identity. The MFF on Tour has returned to Victoria, presenting…

By Kien-Ling Liem   Palestinian refugee Khalil Shatat talks about the day he was almost killed by an Israeli air strike.   Speaking matter-of-factly and roughly sketching the incident on the back of a teabag box, Khalil recounts the dramatic moments the…

An international student who struggled to talk to his classmates because of a lack of confidence in his English skills is now volunteering to help others improve their language skills. How Ming Feng floundered slightly during his first year of…

By Ruby Doan Racism in Australia is hiding in systems and institutions and manifests in inequity and injustice, according to a new publication by the Australian Human Rights Commission. In a strategic step towards rewriting the narrative surrounding racism, the…

Over the almost seven months since Syrian dictator Bahar al-Assad was deposed, refugees have been returning in their thousands to Syria.  During 15-years of civil war, more than 13.5 million Syrians were displaced from their homes, with most finding refuge…

Refugees settling in Australia feel welcomed by Indigenous communities and believe it is important to respect and learn about first nations’ culture, according to a new survey. More than half (63 per cent) of respondents said that they felt welcomed…

A record $38.2 billion was sent from Australia in overseas remittances last year, according to a new report. This includes remittances of $7.3 billion sent to India and $5.35 billion to China – about a third of all payments by…

Global public support for refugees’ rights to seek safety continues remains strong despite the rise of nationalist regimes, geopolitical fragilities and significant cuts in humanitarian aid, according to a new survey. The survey, by global pollster Ipsos, also found that,…

Iranian Australians are fearful for friends and loved ones in their homeland and also of an ongoing war, despite the announcement of a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Community leaders say there is fear and anxiety among…