Improving health and wellbeing for Victorians of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
The Victorian Refugee Health Network is an initiative committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds in Victoria.
The Victorian Refugee Health Network is funded by the Victorian Government’s (Department of Health) and auspiced by The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture.
Resources and referrals
The Victorian Refugee Health Network collates information on resources and referral pathways to health services (primary, specialist, mental health) that work with refugee/asylum seeker clients.
Here you can find referral information as well as tools and resources for health professionals when working with refugees and people seeking asylum.
Settlement Data Bulletins
Find the latest settlement data published by the Victorian Refugee Health Network
Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide
Access the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide here
Health Translations
Latest news
Women’s Health Expo for Multicultural Communities in Craigieburn and Broadmeadows
Delivered by Centre for Culture, Equity and Health’s Multicultural Health & Support Service, in collaboration with Breast Screen Victoria (BSV) and Hume City Council, this free two-day event will offer women’s health information sessions, multilingual resources and support to book breast screening appointments for multicultural women in Hume.
Updated Bilingual Mental Health Glossary
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Culture, Equity and Health (CEH), the bilingual glossary explains common mental health terms used in the Victorian mental health system.
National Census: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Everyone in Australia on Census night, Tuesday 11 August 2026, must be included on the Census form. This includes visa holders and international visitors. Access translated resources now.
Latest e-newsletters
The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news and resources and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia.