Settlement Guide - Healthcare concerns for refugees

Erste Anlaufstelle: Ein Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Erste Anlaufstelle: Ein Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Source: AAP

Since Australia's post-war migration program started, almost one million refugees and other humanitarian entrants have settled in Australia. Many come from war-torn countries, having faced torture and trauma. Linking them to their communities and enabling access to healthcare, including mental health services, is an integral part of their settlement. Yet, there's some challenges facing new arrivals when accessing the Australian health system. Martin Bauer has more.



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