RefugeeHealthNetwork

We bring health and community services together to be more accessible and responsive to the needs of people from refugee backgrounds living in Victoria, Aust.

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

@TheTodayShow shining light on those being left behind during the COVID-19 crisis. Especially relevant as we celebrate #RefugeeWeek2020 #NoChildLeftBehind @OzRefugeeCounc

[The Today Show @TheTodayShow]

There are fears some of Australia's most vulnerable children have been left behind during the coronavirus crisis. #9Today

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Emergency support for temporary visa holders in #Victoria is available through @RedCrossAU. Translated information is available in languages other than English. More information: https://t.co/4NaNTZo0Ds

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

This recent report on CALD early childhood engagement recommends that @VicGovDHHS
identify children and young people of refugee and
asylum seeker backgrounds as a priority group for
access to child and youth mental health services. Read more here https://t.co/xyeU6BYtmN

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

VicGov are recruiting through a consortium of community health providers for a number of bicultural positions across Melbourne. These are critical roles for supporting CALD communities with more culturally-safe COVIDSafe information and access to testing. https://t.co/8e9NuWbYtM

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Are you pregnant or early parenting through COVID-19 and of refugee background? Or a health or social care professional working with refugee background parents? New MCRI research seeking participants! Please get in touch and promote https://t.co/jjm2owiT1x @MCRI_for_kids

[Refugee Health @RefugeeNetworkQ]

Excited to be coordinating a webinar for multicultural community leaders tomorrow 'COVID 19, What is a second wave & how do we plan for it?' Thanks @qldhealthnews @MDA_qld @AccessCSL @ECCQ @MulticulturalQ @QPASTT @QACCinc @bsphn @WorldWellnessG @MetSthHealth & all other partners.

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Excellent news last week on the extension to Victoria's worker support payment - $300 now available to workers who do not have access to paid leave while they wait for their COVID test results. See here for more info https://t.co/EzkJv16SAM

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Translated resources now available on mandatory face masks https://t.co/ZhaXyPQpw6

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Recommendations on using a cloth mask - closed captions available in-language here https://t.co/La9ewcmZPI)

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Community ambassadors from a range of cultural backgrounds explaining important information about coronavirus (COVID-19)! View and download the videos https://t.co/JC845CISW2

[Safe Steps @safestepsFV]

If you are in one of the nine public housing towers in hard lockdown right now and you or your children are at risk of harm from family violence - know that you CAN leave your home to seek support and assistance.

https://t.co/Ag7P3uAWbj #melbournelockdown #COVID19 #CovidVic

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Reimposing Restrictions - Translated key messages and campaign assets now available. Click here for the stakeholder pack and please share widely!
https://t.co/OB75GR8whr

[VCOSS @VCOSS]

We've heard from many public estate tenants who are unsure how to get help, or where they can ask questions.

Two residents' hotlines have now been established. ☎️

Please share widely.

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

The importance of culturally appropriate mental health services, representation and digital inclusion all discussed on the
The Roundtable: mental health in a multicultural society @FHouseAustralia https://t.co/iXEoMoKXrN

[National Refugee-led Advisory & Advocacy Group @NraagAus]

NRAAG is holding a community consultation with members of refugee communities to inform its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into issues facing refugee diaspora in Australia. We look forward to this important conversation.
Register & more info via: https://t.co/SYltnvzOl0

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Patient information on telehealth now available on Health Direct, translated into 14 languages ! @healthdirectAU https://t.co/7z4ewYqqqW

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

@DETVic has translated the message to parents from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, with further guidance and advice for families in relation to recent outbreaks, into 28 community languages. Available here https://t.co/uC1UWp6uK3

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Excellent news about a much needed resource in the works!

[Forcibly Displaced People Network @FDPN_LGBTIQ]

We‘re pleased to inform: we’ve won a grant from @pridefdnaus to develop an online training module on inclusive practice for organisations working with #LGBTIQrefugees. The project is in partnership with @MeridianACT @DigHumns_ANU @Renee_Dixson & BridgeMeals. Watch this space.

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Victorian Government stakeholder pack on the June COVID-19 restrictions - audio messages (translated into 23 languages), social media posts and translated posters. Access it here https://t.co/RfCtYpYVeE

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

Global Storytelling Event tonight!

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Tonight as part of #RefugeeWeek we are hosting a Global Storytelling event focusing on the ideas of 'welcome' and 'imagination'. You can RSVP here: https://t.co/5Ua7Z9T8LK #YearOfWelcome

[RefugeeHealthNetwork @vicrefhealthnet]

@TheTodayShow shining light on those being left behind during the COVID-19 crisis. Especially relevant as we celebrate #RefugeeWeek2020 #NoChildLeftBehind @OzRefugeeCounc