Refugees
Alternative labels
Refugees policy
Displaced persons
Report
Housing outcomes for recently arrived humanitarian migrants
One factor that can affect the settlement success of recently arrived humanitarian migrants is the ability to obtain secure housing. Drawing on longitudinal data from the 'Building a New Life in Australia' study, this paper explores humanitarian migrants' housing experiences across their first 3 years of residence in Australia.
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Risk of psychological distress among recently arrived humanitarian migrants
This Research Summary explores Building a New Life in Australia (BNLA) participants’ risk of psychological distress — shortly after arrival in Australia (3–6 months, Wave 1 of the study), and at annual interviews after that (at Wave 2 and Wave 3). Differences in risk of psychological distress between men and women and by age group...
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No one teaches you to become an Australian
Each year, approximately 200,000 people from across the seas choose to make Australia their permanent home. This inquiry had a particular consideration of the social engagement of youth migrants, and what can be done to address issues arising from anti-social behaviour such as gang activity.
Guide
Intersectionality matters: a guide to engaging immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women
This guide aims to help people and organisations develop violence prevention approaches, strategies and activities in a way that effectively engages immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women.
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Building a New Life in Australia (BNLA): the longitudinal study of humanitarian migrants
This report provides a quick and easy reference for policy makers and service providers needing evidence to inform their work. It provides a detailed description of migration experiences, settlement experiences and socio-economic characteristics of a large group of humanitarian migrants.