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we believe Australia could do more to shore up multiculturalism and social cohesion and to capitalise more on the skills, experience and resilience refugees and migrants bring with them.

Opinion: Making the most of our multiculturalism

Cath Scarth October 10, 2023

In 2016 thousands of Syrian and Iraqi people fled their homes in face of the rise of Islamic State and a brutal civil war in

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News, research, Social Affairs, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

New survey reveals refugees in Australia feel safe and grateful

Menchie Khairuddin June 20, 2023

Newly arrived refugees overwhelmingly find Australia a safe and welcoming place that is relatively free from racism, a new survey has found. Getting stable work

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Jobs, Social Affairs, Community Services, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Making the most of the skills of migrants and refugees

Menchie Khairuddin April 6, 2023

An innovative new employment initiative aims to support professionally and technically qualified migrants and refugees into jobs that match their skills. Formally launched by Victoria’s

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Refugees and Asylum Seekers, philanthropy, Humanitarian Crisis, nonprofit, Social Affairs, Community Services

Refugee families are welcomed and supported by the local SA community at AMES Australia’s facility

Menchie Khairuddin February 16, 2023

A new accommodation facility for refugees in Adelaide has become a safe and welcoming first home for refugees settling in Australia after fleeing conflict or

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Governance, Government, Politics, research, Leadership, Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Latest News

Migrants and refugees participate in a survey to discover their views on voting for the country’s leaders

Menchie Khairuddin November 22, 2022

Refugees and migrants are overwhelmingly embracing Australia’s electoral process and are keen to vote in this week’s Victorian state election, a new survey has found.

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Funding, Finance, nonprofit, Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Latest News

Migrant and refugee settlement agency welcomes Federal budget boosting humanitarian visas and funding

Menchie Khairuddin October 27, 2022

Migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia has welcomed the 2022-23 Federal Budget and particularly the provision of extra skilled, family and humanitarian visas. Funding

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New artwork celebrates 70 years of support for migrants and refugees

Menchie Khairuddin September 8, 2022

A stunning artwork that celebrates 70 years of AMES Australia’s work supporting migrants and refugees to settle in Australia has been unveiled. The work, titled

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