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Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia

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  • Irene Ikafa
  • Colin A. Holmes
  • Dieu Hack-Polay
  • Maria Kordowicz

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This paper reports part of a doctoral study which investigated the resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia ( N  = 115), and focuses upon the findings of those who participated in individual face-to-face interviews ( N  = 30). It examines the resettlement challenges facing African migrants in Western Australia (WA), such migration having increased in recent years. Although migrating to relatively wealthy countries such as Australia may be a cause for optimism among African migrants, the challenges associated with resettlement may have a negative effect on their well-being. The findings indicate that participants experienced a variety of resettlement challenges including separation experiences, language difficulties, parenting and cultural issues, under-employment and unemployment, financial problems, and racial discrimination. The study confirms the limited existing research, contributes to a better understanding of the major challenges affecting African migrants in Australia, and has implications for the formulation of effective policies and practices aimed at mitigating resettlement challenges.

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  • Irene Ikafa & Colin A. Holmes & Dieu Hack-Polay & Maria Kordowicz, 2024. "Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(1), pages 21582440241, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:1:p:21582440241227776
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241227776
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