Improving health and wellbeing for Victorians of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
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.
Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide
Access the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide here
Health Translations
Latest news
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...
Making the Links: A Guide to Working with Migrant and Refugee Communities in Primary Prevention and Early Intervention
The Multicultural Centre for Women's Health have released a new guide, intended for practitioners who work with migrant and refugee women in sexual assault and sexual violence primary prevention and early intervention. This resource is accompanied by a video resource...
Latest e-newsletters
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.