The number of people settling in Queensland under the Humanitarian Program has increased over the last ten years, with the origin of entrants also changing over this period. In 2008 proportion of refugees were equally divided between Middle East, Africa and Asia. Currently, Logan receives 17% of the state’s total which is around 400 entrants per year.
The SouthEast Primary HealthCare Network prides itself on the continued work it carries out through collaborative networks to help provide the best level of support for general practices and the Logan community.
The SouthEast Primary HealthCare Network assists general practice by providing resources, ongoing information and education on;
- Cultural awareness
- Refugee referral pathways
- Refugee health assessments
- Refugee immunisation program
- GPs with a special interest in refugee health
Click here for Important changes to Refugee Health Assessment - Medicare 714 item number
Click here for Important points for refugee health in Queensland
19 languages for general practice staff to complete and give to culturally linguistic and diverse patients.
Click on Guidelines and Publications for Diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases in recently arrived refugees.
The Victorian Foundation for Torture resources and publications, policy and research.
Fact Sheets provide background information on Australian immigration and related issues.
Type 'Multicultural Directory' in the search screen to display the Logan City Councils Multicultural Directory.
Community development and engagement.
Refugee Council of Australia is a non-profit peak organisation. It provides information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia.
Settlement Services (IHSS program), Personal Support Program, Employment
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Global news, publications, statistics and more.
Lists each country alphabetically for viewing country profile, statistics, immunisation schedule, mortality and burden of disease etc.
Click to view the Department of Immigration and Citizenships Detention Health Framework
RACGP Standards for health services in Australian immigration detention centres.
The e learning tool "Communicating with Patients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds. Case Study: Ms Shu Fen Chen" is now available through the following internet link:
