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.
This study is based on qualitative research that was underpinned by intersectionality theory, cultural competency and phenomenology. Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to discuss the contraception knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of African Australian teenagers and women with a refugee background in Melbourne.
This website is a part of coordinated Australian effort to increase our understanding of FGM/C and better support women and girls who have experienced it. A range of resources are available including toolkits, standards, brochures, guides, videos and research papers.
WHIN produces an extensive collection of publications and resources. These materials are used by a range of individuals and organisations including health professionals, family violence professionals, researchers and students, the preventing violence against women workforce, local government, health services and the emergency management sector.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through the online chat (interpreters available)