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Here you’ll find the latest news on refugee health related information, resources, research, professional development opportunities, and professional networks. The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news, resources, and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia. You can subscribe to our e-Bulletin using the subscription form below the articles.

Health alert: Mpox

Health alert: Mpox

Cases of mpox are continuing to increase across Victoria. In August 2024, Australia recorded the second highest number of confirmed cases of mpox in the world. The mpox outbreak in 2024 is now much larger than the 2022 outbreak. As of 17 October, 330 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024 and there have been 27 hospitalisations.

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The Lasting Impact Of Women’s Pain Revealed

The Lasting Impact Of Women’s Pain Revealed

The Allan Labor Government’s landmark Inquiry into Women’s Pain has revealed the significant impact pain conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain and migraines are having on the lives of Victorian women and girls.

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Welcome Sessions for newly arrived Palestinians

Welcome Sessions for newly arrived Palestinians

Are you newly arrived from Palestine and would like information about mental health and wellbeing support?  Foundation House and Centre for Muslim Wellbeing are inviting newly arrived Palestinians to Welcome Sessions, held across regions in Broadmeadows, Sunshine and...

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Settlement Data Bulletin Q2 2024

Settlement Data Bulletin Q2 2024

The Settlement Data Bulletin produced by Victorian Refugee Health Network for the second quarter of 2024 has been released. The data shows some of the settlement trends of people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds arriving in Victoria that may assist in...

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