Refugees; The Next Wave of Entrepreneurs

Whenever immigration policies or refugee issues come up in public conversation, the debates are often negative, commonly focusing on the view that refugees will end up on government assistance.

But, ‘Ignite,’ an initiative from Settlement Services Australia, is providing refugees with the opportunity to enter the workplace, and realise their entrepreneurial potential.

Bella Filacuridi from Razor’s Edge spoke with Professor Jock Collins about his research into Refugee Entrepreneurship and its positive economic impact.