Home › News › Refugees

Refugees

Behind closed doors: The migrant and refugee women suffering in silence

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 6th August 2020 - COVID-19 has seen a sharp increase in the number of women experiencing domestic and family violence, but advocates say one group in particular is falling through the cracks.

silhouette hand holding on iron net cage with blue sky and city background sunset

Immigration detainees ‘scared and stressed’ about catching COVID-19

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 - The number of people detained in Australia has increased during the coronavirus pandemic

Australia’s borders are shut, so where does that leave refugees?

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 28th July 2020 - Humanitarian advocates say people fleeing dangerous situations are more at risk than ever

Opinion

doctor treating migrant woman in refugee camp in Myanmar.

It’s time to help migrants and refugees bearing the brunt of COVID-19

Ezekiel Simperingham, Thursday, 9th July 2020 - It is clear that the pandemic is affecting some more than others. We need to look beyond our own communities and provide support to those who are far from home, often isolated and at grave risk, writes Ezekiel Simperingham.

Refugee family shadow against a brick wall

Advocates say it’s time to adopt a Canadian-style refugee program

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th June 2020 - Community leaders believe current programs fail to encourage widespread community participation in the welcoming and supporting of refugees