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Sunday the 17th to Saturday the 23rd of June is Refugee Week in Australia. This week, we look at the stories of those who have settled in Australia. Ezechiel Ntirenganya, a Burundian who works with AMES Australia, an organisation that provides settlement services to newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants since 2005 talks about the importance of this week for Burundian refugees.

Thoo Lei Phan is a 23 year's old Karen girl recently graduated in Bachelor of Medical Science at Western Sydney University. Born in Karen State of Burma and grew up in Noh Poe refugee camp in Thailand, Thoo Lei Phan arrived in Australia in earlier December of 2006 together with her family. She was 11 years old when she first arrived and with very limited English language skills. However, she is now making her way to Master of Pharmacy student...

On 18th of June the Karen communities in Canada and USA rally for peace in Burma/Myanmar. Thousands attended the rally and they call to the governments to support peace in Myanmar, provide more aids for internally displaced person and refugees along Thai-Burma border, and other ethnic group areas. The SBS Karen spoke to Slone Phan, the Chairperson at Karen Community of Canada who is also one of an organizer of the event.

These items are often put in recycling bins in Australia, but they don't belong there, an expert tells SBS News.

There are a few important issues to consider for new migrants before starting work in Australia, from applying for a job to paying tax. A Tax File Number is the one, unique link, which connects all your earnings, superannuation and taxation

The bill has been assigned ‘a priority status’ by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton’s department and will be introduced to Parliament this month.

The internet has never been more present in our daily lives. We work, shop, play and interact with family and friends online. But more Australians are falling victim to online scams than ever before. The Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online week reminds consumers of how we can stay safe on the net.

Everything you need to know about life in Australia – with tips, interviews and information about your community.

Understanding your electricity bill is key to ensuring you're charged the correct amount. If you find mistakes on your bill or are not able to pay on time, there are ways to get help.

Australias First Peoples are the world's oldest living civilization, dating back some 50,000 years, according to a recent genetic study by an international team of academics. Yet, many Australians know little about the history of our First Peoples. - Australia's First Peoples are the world's oldest living civilization dating back some 50,000 years according to a recent genetic study by an international team of academics...