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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.
Register now for the March Statewide Meeting 2025
The Victorian Refugee Health Network will be holding the next Statewide meeting via Zoom on Thursday 27 March 2025 from 2pm to 4pm.
The Victorian Refugee Health Network State-wide meetings bring together people from across government, health and community services. We have an engaging agenda planned, including policy updates from Refugee Council of Australia, settlement updates from AMES and insights from the Rural and Regional Working Group, as well as guest speaker presentations.
Increasing access to interpreter services: Murray PHN region
To enhance healthcare access for CALD patients, Murray PHN is providing the Interpreting for Allied Health and Primary Care Pilot Program until 30 June 2025.
Temporary Humanitarian Stay Pathway for Palestinian and Israeli nationals
The Australian Government has announced a new visa pathway to support people from affected areas of the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel who have arrived in Australia on temporary visas.
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.
Six New Women’s Health Hubs to Boost Access to Care
These hubs join the current network of 14 hubs that are already delivering free or low-cost care including contraception, medical abortion, referral for surgical abortion and sexual health testing and treatment.
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.
Applications now open for the Victorian Government 2025 Interpreter Scholarship Program
The Interpreter Scholarship Program works to improve the supply, quality and use of language services in Victoria by offering scholarships to eligible students.
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The Victorian Government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission). Victoria has carefully considered the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations. It...
Use of hospitals and homelessness services in refugees and humanitarian entrant
The unique experiences of refugees and humanitarian entrants prior to their arrival in Australia can have a significant impact on their health outcomes. Understanding the use of hospitals and homelessness services by humanitarian entrants can provide vital information...
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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The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news and resources and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia.