Undertaken in 2020, the Migrant and refugee women in Australia: The safety and security study was the first national study to focus on migrant and refugee women’s safety and security of its type, that captures controlling behaviours related to the visa and migration status of women. The survey findings provide a foundation for important knowledge regarding the experiences and needs of women across Australia’s diverse migrant and refugee communities as we look towards a post-COVID-19 future.
The study draws on survey responses from 1,392 migrant and refugee women across Australia. The findings of the study offer key insights from which to build a more nuanced understanding of the diversity of migrant and refugee women’s experiences and its findings can be used to inform policy and other measures that may best support migrant and refugee women into the future.
Overall, the findings affirm the need to ask specific questions about migrant and refugee women’s experiences, and to consider the diversity of identity and circumstances of this broad group. Across residency/visa status, religious affiliation and age group, we need to carefully explore these women’s experiences and perspectives, and tailor efforts to improve their lives. Read more on The Conversation.
Research team: Prof Marie Segrave in partnership with Harmony Alliance, and Prof Rebecca Wickes (Griffith University)