Challenges and Strategies in the Daily Lives of Children from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds in Australia: the Voices of Children and Parents

Abstract

Children from migrant or refugee backgrounds, whether first or second generation, can face varying educational, social, emotional, and wellbeing challenges, yet their voices remain underrepresented in research. Drawing on the perspectives of children and parents from both migrant (voluntary migration) and refugee (forced displacement) backgrounds, this study explored daily life challenges of this young population across four socio-ecological levels (individual, family, educational, and social) and identified strategies to address them. Fourteen children (aged 8–12) participated in focus groups, and three mothers engaged in individual interviews. All participants were first or second generati..