A suite of videos by highlighting the journey of refugee and migrant young people as they make Australia their new home. Funded by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, CMY’s ‘This is Me – Migrant and Refugee Young People Video Storytelling Project’ empowered young people to speak out on issues that matter to them and share their stories with the wider community.
This is a collection of 25 true stories of survival written by young Sudanese refugees who have found a new home in Australia.
Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status, or PEDS, is an evidence based screening tool that elicits and addresses parental concerns about children’s development, health and wellbeing. PEDS is a simple, 10-item questionnaire that is completed by the parent.
Developmental assessment in refugee/asylum seeker children can be complex, requiring an understanding of second (or later) language acquisition, language transitions in relation to development, the impact of forced migration, trauma, and settlement, and support services available.
This booklet contains information regarding pre-arrival health screening, post arrival health assessment, immunisation, nutritional issues, haematology issues, development and learning, adolescent health and development,
disability, mental health, emotional and behavioural issues and more.