Universities’ Role in Supporting Refugees
Extensive research by Newcastle, Macquarie and Curtin Universities delved into refugee student experiences in Australia. With…
Refugees
Felicity Castagna and her novel No More Boats
Australia’s history with refugees and asylum seekers is complex and troubling. A country which once proudly…
New Laws Cut Welfare Payments For Refugees
An estimated 12, 000 asylum seekers could have their welfare payments cut under a planned amendment…
Amnesty International’s New Refugee Plan For Regional NSW
Whether or not to bring refugees into Australia has been a topic of contention among politicians,…
Eritrean Asylum Seekers Imprisoned in Israel
Earlier this week seven Eritreans seeking asylum in Israel had their petitions rejected and have been…
Turnbull Accuses New Zealand Of Fuelling People Smuggling
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have butted heads over the…
Humanitarian Representatives Call for Medical Aid on Manus
Could you imagine walking on Manus Island and meeting the refugees and asylum seekers there? Producer…
More Civil Societies with Julie Macken: National Identity
With the news of the closure of the offshore detention centre on Manus Island leaving 600…
600 Men Refuse to Leave Manus Island Detention Centre
The Manus Island Detention Centre was officially closed on Tuesday. Despite power, water and food supplies…
The Invisible: Showcasing Refugee Artworks and Stories
Art helps us explore questions of place and identity. It can encourage us to think about…
U.S and Australia’s Resettlement Program Underway
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had a heated discussion regarding…
Asylum Seekers with a Disability: The Forgotten Refugees
One can only begin to imagine the trials and tribulations people face when seeking asylum. But…