Refugees struggle to find meaningful employment in Australia. In 2010, the Refugee Council of Australia found people who came to Australia on refugee or humanitarian visas remained “the worst off of the migrant visa groups” when it came to employment. Around 12% were unemployed 18 months after arrival, compared to 8% of those who came on […] … learn more→
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‘They’re really keen for us to do better than they did’: how refugee parents motivate their kids’ learning
Human rights or climate wrongs: is Tuvalu the canary in the coal mine?
The Pacific Island State of Tuvalu recently reported that it had just days of water supply left for its population of 10,000. The Government has declared a state of emergency and rationed each household to just 40 litres of water per day. The average household in Tuvalu has ten to 12 people. Australia and New […] … learn more→
