Migrants in transition

Hear the stories of migrants and refugees seeking safety and making a new home in Australia, and our teams who support them on their journey.

Reuniting families in the fallout of tragedy

The Restoring Family Links program helps people find family members who are missing due to conflict, disaster or migration.

The Joy of Many Colours Multicultural Festival

Connected Women’s Joy of Many Colours Festival is an annual celebration of the vibrant tapestry of cultures that collectively shape our communities.

Refugee is a circumstance, not an identity

Harnessing the collective strength of our communities to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.

The day my life changed forever

A former journalist who escaped danger in Africa and sought safety in Australia shares her story to help others understand what drives people to seek asylum.

10 things you can do to help this Refugee Week

Play your part in building a more welcoming Australia for refugees.

A mother's journey from Kharkiv to Perth in search of safety

“Thank you, Australia, for giving me hope, a new home, and reminding me no matter where we come from, we can build a better tomorrow together.”

Refugee Week: 10 things you can do to help

Play your part in building a more welcoming Australia for refugees.

Migration support for thousands of people each year

“I am with you on this journey. I hear you. You are not alone.”

How my mum escaped Ukraine and made it to Darwin

My mum, Olena, has spent her whole life in Ukraine. She had her own home, a great job and good friends. But when our country descended into chaos, she had to give it all up to find safety.

Connected Women cookbook launch

A celebration of food, culture and finding new friends.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July 2022), let’s raise awareness that millions of men, women, and children around the world every day are subject to trafficking and slavery.

National Refugee Week: 10 Things You Can Do

This National Refugee Week (19-25 June 2022), here are ten simple and practical things you can do to be a champion for building an inclusive and welcoming Australia.

With an open heart, and open arms

Assadullah Khurrami from Australian Red Cross shares how open arms and open hearts can help enrich the diversity of Australian communities.

National Refugee Week 2022

We're recognising and celebrating the stories, resilience, and strength of people seeking asylum and refugees and their contributions to our local communities.

The right recipe for a safe and warm welcome for new refugees

After fleeing conflict in Congo, Jojo and Namarke both started a new life in Albury. Now together they run a business that gives back to other refugees.

How forcible separation affects people living in Australia

Sleep, concentration, the ability to work or settle into new lives. Separation from loved ones has profound impacts.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking.

Riding towards friends and belonging in a new country

A program that provides bikes to recently-arrived refugee families is helping children find friendship, connection and balance in their new homes.

A fresh start in a new home

It’s a phone call Elie and his family waited years for. They waited so long that when it finally came, Elie couldn’t believe it. His mum screamed “Elie, it’s happening!” They were going to a new home – Australia.

Working on the frontline to end human trafficking

Modern slavery happens in Australia. Meet the people behind the scenes dedicated to supporting people who have been trafficked. 30 July 2020 We have supported over 440 people affected by slavery, forced marriage and trafficking over the last ten years.

The power of a helping hand

Food in your stomach, a roof over your head, a doctor when you are sick – these are things everyone deserves.

The power of a helping hand

Food in your stomach, a roof over your head, a doctor when you are sick – these are things everyone deserves.

Kindness goes a long way

Sayed’s hope carried him from Afghanistan to Australia. A little kindness helped him start his life here. Sayed felt the boat shudder to a halt the second night into the journey. Everyone had felt it, and he knew immediately: the sole remaining engine had broken.

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