Access to mental health services is vital for refugees

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Every year, thousands of refugees and asylum seekers arrive in Australia. They are often fleeing war, persecution and torture. Image: Refugee family [Getty Images]


Making sure they can access healthcare, including mental health services, is an important part of their settlement. But the Australian healthcare system can bring new challenges for them.


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