Welcome to the Victorian Refugee Health Network.
We work to develop responsive health service systems that meet the needs of people from refugee backgrounds, including asylum seekers.
This report documents findings from a two year study that was undertaken in response to regular reports from Foundation House clients with low English proficiency about not being provided with a credentialled interpreter when accessing health care. Reports from other sources indicate
What is the credit line system? The credit line system is a DHS Victoria fund to assist in the administration of contracts for language services. Particular Department of Human Services/Department of Health (DHS/DH) program areas allocate an annual budget for their credit line/s and