News stories tagged with "Afghanistan"

A collaborative project that combines English classes with learning how to sew is helping a group of Afghan women in Campbelltown gain life and work skills, along with friendships, independence and confidence. English for Sewing, a module of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)*, has been running one day a week for the past eight […]

It’s been a bittersweet time for Dr Karima Hamed Faryabi since arriving in Australia in August last year, rushed out of Kabul for her, and her children’s, safety. After an initial period of shock and intense concern for her extended family and friends still in Afghanistan, the former politician and medical doctor has settled in […]

One year after arriving in Australia from Afghanistan, we speak to two Navitas Skilled Futures Fairfield students about their settlement experience and hopes for the future. With three young daughters and a fourth on the way it is little wonder Afghan refugee Sardar Ibrhami is counting his daily blessings. One year after fleeing Afghanistan due […]

Refugee Week in Australia (June 19-25) aims to promote harmony and unity while celebrating the contribution refugees make to their communities and the country. This year’s theme of ‘Healing’ also raises awareness of the issues faced by refugees and how, together, we can help overcome them. For one group of Canberra-based evacuees, who fled Afghanistan […]

In the six months since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Navitas Skilled Futures has provided a vital lifeline to Western Sydney-based Afghans. Apart from helping with the settlement and education of new arrivals, Navitas Skilled Futures staff have been working tirelessly and constantly behind the scenes to care for those affected by the trauma of […]