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This paper, produced in April 2012,  summarises evidence regarding the importance of using qualified interpreters, their use in various health settings and the main barriers and facilitators to their use. The catalyst for the paper were regular reports from Foundation House clients wi

This publication is a comprehensive discussion of developing print materials for programs to use to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

MHSS’ released their third edition of CALD communities,sexually transmissible infections & viral hepatitis: a resource manual for health and community services manual in Jan 2011. This edition covers: how culture interacts with health and sexuality the impacts of migration a

This study focused on how refugee youth access, interpret and implement sexual health information. The study built on the Good Starts Study For Refugee Youth project which identified the need to improve health literacy, particularly in the areas of sexual and reproductive health. The

Sexual and reproductive health encompasses problems such as HIV, STIs, BBVs, unintended pregnancy, infertility, contraception, sexual dysfunction, and also the ability to have a responsible, satisfying and safe sex life, maintain respectful relationships and to be free to exercise one

ABSTRACT The study that informed this report canvassed the views of more than 100 practitioners in mental health services or in contact with mental health services about “what works” and “what does not work” in engaging young people from refugee backgrounds with mental health services

This is a report from a Rural Forum Hosted by the Victorian Refugee Health Network.  The aim of the forum was to bring together service providers to discuss service development to respond to the health and wellbeing needs of people of a refugee background in rural areas. The discussio

The Rural health Forum was held on Friday October 8th 2010 at Foundation House in Brunswick. This was a one-day forum to discuss the particular issues facing regional health service providers in developing appropriate services and support to respond to the health and well-being needs

The Victorian Refugee Health Network in reviewing how to best support rural and regional service providers conducted an online survey from June 2nd to July 11th, 2011. The survey was promoted via the Network E-Bulletin and targeted emails were sent to the coordinators of regional Refu