by Binaya Dahal | Sep 1, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
A recent study by the AMES Australia has found that 86 percent of refugees are happy and satisfied with their new life in Australia. The AMES study, released in June, shows that stable work and opportunities for children are the priorities for most refugees, and...
by Binaya Dahal | Aug 30, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature
When asked where he’s from, Om Dhungel never says Bhutan — his answer will always be Blacktown, the Western Sydney city. As a refugee, he knows the importance of a community. “If I say I am from Bhutan, I will only be a part of the small Bhutanese community. But if I...
by Cortney Druery | Mar 20, 2019 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Strategic Community Assistance for Refugee Families’ (SCARF) Hand in Hand art exhibition will take place in Wollongong this week in celebration of National Harmony Day. The Hand in Hand art exhibition will feature over 50 local and international artists from...
by Grace Crivellaro | Jun 1, 2018 | Govt & Politics, News
Labor members of parliament are being challenged to defend party policy by Illawarra refugee activists. The Refugee Action Collective Illawarra (RAC) will target local Labor politicians as part of a strategy to change refugee policy, and to mark Refugee Week later...
by Bernadette Clarke | Apr 25, 2017 | News
Featured image source The Syrian civil war has entered its seventh year with the death toll rising. There are numerous multi-dimensional factors that have contributed to the civil war. Here are five major factors that led the country to the brink of destruction....