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.
The Refugee Council of Australia has submitted its annual recommendations for the Federal Government’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program and broader refugee policy. The recommendations are based on consultations with communities in every state.
Building a New Life in Australia is a longitudinal study (2013-2018) following a large cohort of people who have recently arrived as humanitarian entrants as they settle into life in Australia. The study was established to help the Australian Government better understand the factors t
Building a New Life in Australia is a longitudinal study (2013-2018) following a large cohort of people who have recently arrived as humanitarian entrants as they settle into life in Australia. The study was established to help the Australian Government better understand the factors t
The NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre have recently updated a factsheet exploring the mental health of Syrian refugees. Click below to access the factsheet.
Service planning is assisted by up-to-date population statistics. Here are some useful sources: The Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP),Immigration Detention and Community Statistics Summary report is released monthly. This report includes statistics o