Welcome to the Victorian Refugee Health Network.
We work to develop responsive health service systems that meet the needs of people from refugee backgrounds, including asylum seekers.
The Ucan2 program has been developed in response to the substantial number of young adults and older adolescents from refugee backgrounds who experience barriers to successful educational or employment pathways after completion of an on-arrival language program. It is a partnership pr
This online database can be used to locate services geographically and by service type. Statewide and specialist services’ contact details are also listed on this website.
ASRC provide pro-bono counselling service 6 days a week Monday-Saturday. People who are asylum seekers need to become members of the ASRC to recieve this and other services. The service has a modest waiting list. Address: 12 Batman Street, West Melbourne Email: counselling@as
FARREP means Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program. It is a free service of the Royal Women’s Hospital. FARREP is for women from cultures in which female circumcision is sometimes practiced. The Women’s knows that these women often need special care, support and
A community service that provides education, information and support on issues of sexual health, HIV/AIDS and blood-borne viruses. MHSS works with migrant and refugee communities as well as health service providers.
Lentara UnitingCare Asylum Seeker Project works with asylum seekers living in the community while they await the outcome of their claims for protection. Their services include: Professional casework support; Housing; A Basic Living Allowance; Assistance with utilities; Limited materia
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) was established to provide support and advice for those seeking asylum in Australia. ASRC provides a range of program for Asylum Seekers including: In-house provision of essential items Providing good nutrition Sharing meals as a community Huma