“I Have a Voice—Hear Me!” Findings of an Australian Study Examining the Resettlement and Integration Experience of Refugees and Migrants from the Horn of Africa in Australia

Authors

  • Eileen Pittaway University of New South Wales
  • Chrisanta Muli OXFAM Australia
  • Sarah Shteir Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.32084

Keywords:

Australia, Horn of Africa, African refugees, African migrants, resettlement, integration, barriers

Abstract

Using the lens of “integration criteria” developed by Ager and Strang, this article presents the findings of a project documenting the resettlement and integration experiences of refugees and migrants from the Horn of Africa (HoA) in Australia. While refugees have enormous potential to integrate successfully, and many do, there are obstacles which persist. These include: trauma; separation of family members; lack of adequate on-arrival information and support; difficulties with language acquisition; lack of access to appropriate and affordable housing; lack of education support; discrimination in the work force; conflict within families; racism; and violence against women.

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Published

2011-04-21

How to Cite

Pittaway, E., Muli, C., & Shteir, S. (2011). “I Have a Voice—Hear Me!” Findings of an Australian Study Examining the Resettlement and Integration Experience of Refugees and Migrants from the Horn of Africa in Australia. Refuge: Canada’s Journal on Refugees, 26(2), 133–146. https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.32084

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