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Students belonging to refugees or asylum seekers always face difficulty because of documentation, existing qualifications and difficulties studying in English. Some students get scholarships and get lucky, but is that enough? As a first step in addressing these issues, Welcoming Australia has launched the Welcoming Universities initiative. The University of Melbourne has recently become an inaugural member of Welcoming Universities. The aim is to make students who are often excluded from higher education feel safe and valued. University leadership, staff, and students represent the rich diversity of Australia's communities.