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.
Migrant women, particularly those who have been forcibly displaced, face significant challenges in Australia. These 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. This 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, which can erode trust, deepen marginalisation, and negatively impact the academic success and well-being 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 are 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 various opportunities
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Community building and information access
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Understanding unmet needs through research and engagement
JEINA works to understand educational and career development needs of women from forced migration backgrounds at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ 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.Â
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.Â
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Networking
JEINA fosters a supportive community by recognising the unique challenges of rebuilding life in a new country. Through our networking events, participants gain opportunities to launch new ventures, connect with industry experts, and access vital resources that ease their transition and empower their journey toward stability and career success.
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