Austin Health- Infectious Diseases Unit
We have a strong focus on research that helps to understand and combat infectious diseases issues relevant to the Australian community.
Health issues of refugees attending an infectious disease refugee health clinic in a regional Australian hospital
Refugees in Australia present with conditions different to those of the general population. The aim of this study was to review the reasons for referral, prevalence of conditions and treatment outcomes for refugee patients attending a specialist referral clinic in regional Victoria.
The Department of Health- Infectious diseases guidelines and advice
The Department of Health provides guidelines and advice to health professionals about infectious diseases.
The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases guidelines for the diagnosis, management and prevention of infections in recently arrived refugees: an abridged outline
The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases guidelines for the diagnosis, management and prevention of infections in recently arrived refugees: an abridged outline.
Multicultural Health & Support Service (MHSS)
CEH’s Multicultural Health & Support Service works with communities and health professionals to promote the health and wellbeing of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, asylum seekers and international students. Its goal is to prevent new incidences and transmission of STIs, HIV, blood borne viruses (BBVs) and viral hepatitis among these communities.