Accessibility, Participation and Agency

As global migration reshapes communities and economies, the promise of opportunity often collides with the realities of settlement and integration. Accessibility, Participation and Agency explores the complex pathways of immigrants, refugees, and international students in Australia, as they seek employment, belonging, and a better life in their new home. Bringing together scholars from education, migration studies, psychology, human resource management, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and IT, this volume offers a rich, interdisciplinary lens on the lived experiences of mobility groups. Drawing on diverse empirical methods, the chapters examine how accessibility, participation, and agency intersect to shape transition-to-work journeys. With a focus on the Australian context and insights that resonate globally, this volume highlights structural barriers, and celebrates stories of resilience. It is essential reading for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners committed to social justice and inclusive futures.