Focus areas

Displaced migrant women in Australia face survival-driven challenges, emotional hardship, and systemic barriers. JEINA aims to address their unique educational and wellbeing needs.

Key strategies

Research

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Migrant women, particularly those who have been forcibly displaced, face significant challenges in Australia. These challenges often compel them to prioritise immediate survival over long-term aspirations. Barriers to education, employment, healthcare and essential services further compound their vulnerability. 

Displacement often brings profound emotional hardship, severing connections with loved ones and familiar communities. The loss of social ties can lead to deep feelings of loneliness and isolation, contributing to mental health challenges such as trauma and depression.

While Australian universities may offer general support programs for students, they often fall short of addressing the distinct needs of those from displaced backgrounds. The lack of tailored services is compounded by limited training for university staff and faculty. This can erode trust, deepen marginalisation, and negatively impact the academic success and wellbeing of displaced students. In response to these gaps, JEINA was founded in 2024.

JEINA recognises that individuals may be displaced from their homelands for a variety of reasons. We're committed to listening to and learning from women with lived experience to identify unmet needs and foster a truly inclusive ecosystem.

JEINA’s key strategies

Empowerment through opportunities

JEINA aims to foster and encourage a journey of empowerment through:

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Community building and information access

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Training materials

Understanding unmet needs through research and engagement

JEINA works to understand the educational and career development needs of women from forced migration backgrounds at ��¼� and the wider community to create impact.

Programs and partnerships

JEINA works with partners in higher education, industry, government, and community-based organisations, as well as with individuals, to develop initiatives that address the needs of our diverse community.

Research

JEINA is committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by women from forced migration backgrounds, while actively working to bridge the gap between the University and the broader community.

Are you a woman from a refugee, asylum seeker or exile background studying at ��¼�? Are you interested in participating in JEINA’s research?

Invitation to participate in research

Information statement and consent form

Networking

JEINA fosters a supportive community by recognising the unique challenges of rebuilding life in a new country. Our networking events provide participants with opportunities to launch new ventures, connect with industry experts, and access vital resources that support their transition and empower their path toward stability and career success.