This page includes a compilation of resources for:
- general practice staff to work with people from refugee backgrounds, including those seeking asylum.
- people working in refugee health and who are engaging or supporting general practice.
Resources for general practice staff (clinical and non-clinical staff)
The Framework for Continuing Improvement in Refugee Health identifies Communication; Coordination and Management; and Clinical Care as key components in the delivery of accessible and appropriate health care to people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum, in general practice.
The whole of practice team have a role to play and there are many available supports, tools and resources.
Click below for guidance on:
- foundational skills and systems required in general practice
- resources
- whole of practice suggestions
The Refugee Health General Practice Engagement Tools
These tools were developed to support those who work in refugee health and who have a role in engaging and supporting general practice to be able, willing and confident to work with people from refugee backgrounds.
The Tools include:
- Introduction sheet
- Practice Profile Template
- Facilitator Interview Guide
- Action Plan Template
- Evaluation Template
Access the Refugee Health General Practice Engagement Tools*
*The Refugee Health General Practice Engagement Tools were developed and trialled in partnership with the Victorian Refugee Health Network, ISIS Primary Care and EACH Social and Community Health in 2015-16 . The Tools are based on academic literature; consultation of key stakeholders, including those with community perspectives; and the expertise of the Project Team and the Project Advisory Group. Click HERE for further details about the project methodology.
