Migrants in transition

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.

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

Listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking.

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

“Being a refugee is not something shameful. In fact, it’s an honour to have survived and made it through,” says former refugee and Australian Red Cross support worker Mohammad Almadi.

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.

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.

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

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

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.