Improving health and wellbeing for Victorians of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds

The Network provides a platform for collaboration, service coordination, resources, training and advocacy to address the health needs and challenges experienced by Victorians from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

Announcements

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...

The Victorian Refugee Health Network is an initiative committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds in Victoria. 

The Victorian Refugee Health Network is funded by the Victorian Government’s (Department of Health) and auspiced by The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture.  

Resources and referrals

The Victorian Refugee Health Network collates information on resources  and referral pathways to health services (primary, specialist, mental health) that work with refugee/asylum seeker clients.

Here you can find referral information as well as tools and resources for health professionals when working with refugees and people seeking asylum.

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Latest news

Inquiry into food security in Victoria

Inquiry into food security in Victoria

On 29 November 2023, the Legislative Council agreed to the following motion: That this House requires the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by 14 November 2024, on the impacts and drivers of, and solutions for, food security in...

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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.

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