The Health of Victorian Vulnerable groups: Asylum Seekers/Refugees
Student Christard Thomas: 25519018
Lecturer Louisa Lam
Date of Submission: 12/09/14
Abstract
Majority of refugees and asylum seekers spend their time in refugee camps before resettling to a host country. Condition at the camp can cause detrimental effects and can affect their mental and physical health. For majority of the refugees resettled, not much information is know about their health required beyond a health history taken upon entry (Morris, Popper, Rodwell, Brodine & Brouwer, 2009).
Introduction:
Victoria has as of late accomplished its greatest expand in settlement by refugee background and asylum …show more content…
The RHP mainly operates in areas where newly arrived refugees or asylum seekers are present and also in secondary settlement areas. This program is based in the community.
Nurses provide initial health assessment and facilitate access to see GPs, access to specialist and address the issue at the earliest to avoid future health deterioration
Because of early intervention various complication, which can happen later, is avoided and care can be provided in minimum cost primary health environment.
General Practice
On arrival refugees and asylum seekers preferably get a health assessment and follow-up care. A number of private and community based health centers are specialized to provide health care to theses groups. These health centers works closely with refugee health nurses to provide timely care. Medicare bulk billing is provided for general practice; also Commonwealth subsidizes medicines under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Access to free interpreting services is also available through the Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) …show more content…
The Victorian Government funds Health Translations website, which contains various health information.
Victorian Refugee Health Network
This network is a key part of Victorian Department of Health. It provides resources, monthly updates and website for health practitioners and policy makers. It brings together various services with the aim of providing better health services for refugees and asylum seekers.
The Water Well Project
This project is an initiative of volunteers run as a not-for-profit based in Melbourne. Culturally appropriate interactive session with volunteer doctors is conducted for the Victorian migrant and refugee groups. This project aims at more informed and efficient health consultation with GPs, refugee health nurses and other health professionals.
AMES (Adult Migration English Service)
Since 2005 AMES has been providing settling services to newly arriving refugees. English language training, employment support and vocational training are other services. More than 20,000 clients were settled in Victoria, using the Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy (IHSS).
Student Christard Thomas: 25519018
Lecturer Louisa Lam
Date of Submission: 12/09/14
Abstract
Majority of refugees and asylum seekers spend their time in refugee camps before resettling to a host country. Condition at the camp can cause detrimental effects and can affect their mental and physical health. For majority of the refugees resettled, not much information is know about their health required beyond a health history taken upon entry (Morris, Popper, Rodwell, Brodine & Brouwer, 2009).
Introduction:
Victoria has as of late accomplished its greatest expand in settlement by refugee background and asylum …show more content…
The RHP mainly operates in areas where newly arrived refugees or asylum seekers are present and also in secondary settlement areas. This program is based in the community.
Nurses provide initial health assessment and facilitate access to see GPs, access to specialist and address the issue at the earliest to avoid future health deterioration
Because of early intervention various complication, which can happen later, is avoided and care can be provided in minimum cost primary health environment.
General Practice
On arrival refugees and asylum seekers preferably get a health assessment and follow-up care. A number of private and community based health centers are specialized to provide health care to theses groups. These health centers works closely with refugee health nurses to provide timely care. Medicare bulk billing is provided for general practice; also Commonwealth subsidizes medicines under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Access to free interpreting services is also available through the Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) …show more content…
The Victorian Government funds Health Translations website, which contains various health information.
Victorian Refugee Health Network
This network is a key part of Victorian Department of Health. It provides resources, monthly updates and website for health practitioners and policy makers. It brings together various services with the aim of providing better health services for refugees and asylum seekers.
The Water Well Project
This project is an initiative of volunteers run as a not-for-profit based in Melbourne. Culturally appropriate interactive session with volunteer doctors is conducted for the Victorian migrant and refugee groups. This project aims at more informed and efficient health consultation with GPs, refugee health nurses and other health professionals.
AMES (Adult Migration English Service)
Since 2005 AMES has been providing settling services to newly arriving refugees. English language training, employment support and vocational training are other services. More than 20,000 clients were settled in Victoria, using the Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy (IHSS).