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REFUGEE HEALTH SHOWCASE MARCH 27, 2018


Back: Zaynal Hawa (Mater/MC), Tracey John (Centacare FNQ, Farhia Haji (Mater) Ally Wakefield (Mater) & Maria Phaltang (Mater/MC). Front: Vicky Jacobson (Refugee Health Network Qld), Sara Yousif (Mater) Donata Sackey (Mater), Magdalena Kuyang (QPASTT), Dr Rachel Claydon (Mater)

The Refugee Health Showcase 2018 was held on March 27th, and attended by 120 people. It was a celebration and showcase of partnerships and collaboration of the Refugee Health Network Qld over the past year.

The following speakers presented at the Showcase.

  • Donata Sackey (Chair, Refugee Health Partnership Advisory Group Queensland)
  • Magdalena Kuyang (QPASTT)
  • Associate Professor Christine Phillips (GP, ANU & Chair - Refugee Health Network Australia)
  • Jennie Hughes (SBS)
  • Sonia Caton (Immigration lawyer & Lecturer)

These speakers were then followed by concurrent sessions about collaborative work and community engagement. All of the presentations can be viewed online here.

The Cultural Atlas from SBS was also showcased. Have a look www.culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/intro

Check out the Refugee Health Network Qld Snapshot (2017 - 2018)

49 people attended and 4 people video conferenced in to the NDIS Refugee Health  education event supported by Brisbane South PHN, Brisbane North PHN, Mater and the refugee Health Network Qld on March 28th, 2018. Speakers included:
  • Jen Albright, Stakeholder Director Queensland Central, NDIA
  • Maureen Fordyce, Manager, AMPARO Advocacy
  • Venantie Niragira, Bicultural Worker, AMPARO Advocacy
  • Dr Christine Phillips, GP and Chair, Refugee Health Network of Australia
  • Panel Q & A discussion facilitated by Dr Rachel Claydon, Qld Refugee Health Fellow
Miss this education session? Watch the presentations in chapters online HERE
Check out the translated fact sheets for community members about Disability and the NDIS by Amparo here.

Harmony Day around the country


Many places celebrated Harmony Day on March 21st. Metro North HHS held their first Harmony Day event at the atrium at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (pictured here). Passers by joined the entertainment, food and accessed stalls to raise the profile of multicultural health.

Read more inspirational stories about what happened on Harmony day here.
 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR PAPER, WORKSHOP AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS

The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) invites individuals and communities from refugee backgrounds, clinicians, practitioners, researchers, philosophers and policy makers to submit an abstract for the 2019 Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference.

Abstract submission closes: Friday 3 August 2018
Download the FLYER here.

Resources

Free Interpreting Service - Information and resources for Medical Specialists

the Department of Social Services has expanded and simplified patient eligibility requirements for the Free Interpreting Service, delivered by TIS National.

This resource includes:

  • Free Interpreting Service for Medical Practitioners Information Sheet
  • How to use the Doctors Priority Line
  • Language identification card
  • TIS client code reference list
  • Critical case analysis of adverse events associated with failure to use interpreters for non-English speaking patients
  • Information about the role of interpreters and tips for how to work most effectively with them.
  • National Interpreter Symbol
  • A list of links to other government resources and documents that may help you when working with patients who have low or no English language proficiency.
DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCE HERE

New program to assist GPs in treating the QLD refugee population

Do you find it difficult when managing and treating patients from the migrant and refugee population due to language barriers? Would you like assistance with decision-making when managing and treating a patient with viral hepatitis?

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) now provides a FibroScan service to assist GPs in their clinical decision-making, at no cost to the patient or the clinic. This service can be provided within the GP practice or through referral.

Languages offered include Vietnamese, Mandarin, Burmese, Arabic, Dinka, Acholi, Swahili, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Juba, Arabic, Sudanese Arabic and French.

Written resources including the B Healthy booklet are translated to a number of languages including Chinese, Vietnamese and Arabic.

If you would like to find out more about how ECCQ can assist your practice or community contact Marrianne Black on 07 3255 1540 Ext 214, or email marrianneb@eccq.com.au.

Please see the ECCQ website for referral templates or to download any of the resources.

Communication tools for organ and tissue donation


The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) today encouraged culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to make use of updated communication tools to inform their members about organ and tissue donation.
 
This set of communication tools includes a kit which CALD communities can use to engage with their members and supporters includes: 
  • Recent facts and statistics
  • Religious statements supporting donation
  • Links to resources in multiple languages
  • When and how to have a discussion on organ and tissue donation
  • Conversation starters
  • Ideas on how to help getting the message out and how to find out more.
A special edition of the magazine Australian Mosaic on FECCA’s website gives details of the tools and resources to help start discussions on organ and tissue donations. More information contact: 0403 044 216 / emma@fecca.org.au
Updated Resources
The following resources have been recently updated and are available online:
  • Catch-up immunisation for refugees and asylum seekers (Victoria) - Download here.
IF YOU HAVE HARD COPY REFUGEE HEALTH FOLDERS PLEASE UPDATE THEM WITH THE RESOURCES LISTED ABOVE

Download the entire Refugee Health Resource Folders for Clinicians and GP Administration here.
 
If you are a GP Practice interested in receiving hard copy Refugee Health folders, contact your local PHN or info@refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au
Translated Resources for Patients

Free Document Translation Service


Permanent residents and select temporary or provisional visa holders are able to have up to ten eligible documents translated into English, within the first two years of their eligible visa grant date, through the Free Translating Service. If your patients are eligible for the service they can have their vaccination records or other medical documents translated, including medical reports and medical certificates issued outside of Australia and required for medical treatment in Australia. Applications for the Free Translating Service can be made on the Free Translating Service website. The website is easy to use and is available in English, Arabic, Farsi and Simplified Chinese. Patients can be assisted through this process by settlement services; in the Brisbane South PHN region the settlement services are Multicultural Development Australia (MDA) for Brisbane South and Access Community Services for Logan.

ECCQ - Hepatitis fact sheets now available in Arabic


B Healthy: My guide to chronic Hepatitis B (Arabic) Available here.
Hepatitis C Factsheet (Arabic) - Available here. 

Other languages including English can be accessed here.
For hard copies email: zhihongg@eccq.com.au

Education Opportunities

Building Digital Health Multicultural Health with CAT4

Learn how the CAT4 Suite can assist you with caring for your Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patient population and integrating Multicultural Health into your practice.

When:       Thursday 19th April, 2018  
Location:   The Glen Hotel, Cnr Gaskell St & Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
Cost:         Free (value $45pp) Meal included
Information and Registration: Download the flyer here.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY TRAINING

Mental health training for primary health clinicians working with patients from a refugee background

Presented by Dr Nga Tran three FREE workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings - 2 May, 16 May and 30 May 2018

6pm Dinner followed by 6:30pm - 8:30pm Presentation and training
Location: The Dome, Level 4, Salmon Building, Mater Hospital, South Brisbane. 4101

Download the FLYER here.

‘Working with Culturally and Linguistically (CALD) and refugee communities in the mental health setting’ - 21 May 2018


The workshop by AASW )Australian Association of Social Workers) will prepare practitioners with knowledge and skills to engage effectively with adults, children and youth from diverse backgrounds and mental health issues. This workshop is endorsed by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for continuing professional development (CPD) 7.5 hours credit points. Download Flyer here.
Emerging Minds - The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health offers innovative online, free courses available 24-7, specifically designed to support practice.
Inala House - Understanding domestic and family violence across migrant and refugee communities
14 May 2018 - 9am to 1pm
Fee: Adults $80 (inc GST) Student/non-waged $40 (inc GST)
Download FLYER here.

Upcoming Community Events



Saturday 21st April @ Logan
1pm - 5pm


Hope Centre - 440 Kingston Rd, Slacks Creek
Download the FLYER here.

Free education session on Healthy Bowel and Bladder habits!


African Australian Women’s Association (AAWA) and Diversicare’s Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) in collaboration with the Continence Foundation Australia would like to invite African Seniors, families and carers to participate in a free education session on Healthy Bowel and Bladder habits at Acacia Ridge Community Centre on Saturday 28 April.  Language assistance can be provided if arranged in advance.  See  flyer for more details.

QMSBE is a one day exhibition assisting current and future migrant business owners to navigate the requirements and obligations associated with running a small business in Australia.

Whether you are at the start of your small business journey, in the middle or just have a great idea, we can help you!

Date: Tuesday 29th May  | 9:30am-4:30pm (Free networking drinks from 5:00pm)
Location: Queensland Multicultural Centre; 102 Mains Road, Kangaroo Point
FREE ENTRY | FOOD PROVIDED

Translation assistance available on the day across a number of languages.
Participants must register to attend. Register at http://www.qmsbe.com.au/ info@qmsbe.com.au Ph: 3412 9987

Do you know asylum seekers or refugees who would benefit form a short term stay in the Ballina Region?

The Ballina Region for Refugees Homestay Program offers respite for asylum-seekers and refugees through short-term stays with host families in the Ballina region in far northern NSW.

The Homestay Program aims to build a bridge between asylum-seekers and refugees and the Australian community through our common humanity.

Ballina Region for Refugees Inc is totally operated by volunteers. More information here or E:homestay@ballinaregionforrefugees.org.au for further information.

Latest Research

Researcher studies experiences of nurses from a refugee background


Harrison Ng Chok, a Research Assistant (PhD candidate) from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University is undertaking a which study aims to explore the personal and professional experiences of refugees who have overseas nursing qualifications or completed their pre-registration program in Australia, to understand their journey in gaining employment and the various issues in working and becoming a registered nurse in the Australian Health system. He is looking for registered RNs from a refugee background to interview for his study.
Download the flyer here. Read more about his research here.

Oral disease contributes to illness burden and disparities

Oral health cannot be isolated from physical or mental health and should form part of comprehensive care. Read the full article from Medical Journal Australia here.

Network News


The Refugee Health Network Qld held its 2nd annual Refugee Health Showcase to celebrate and acknowledge progress against the Refugee Health and Wellbeing Action Plan (2017-2020).

Read the Summary Snapshot here.
The full report will be available in May, on the website.

From the Regions

Brisbane South

Opportunity for practices working with CALD patients 

My health for life (MH4L) is an integrated risk assessment and health behaviour change program that aims to identify people at high-risk of developing a chronic disease. The program encourages and supports participants through group based sessions over 6 months to achieve and maintain personalised healthy lifestyle goals.

Did you know that My health for life (MH4L) is now available for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Brisbane south? The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has been leading this work as part of the Healthier Queensland Alliance.  For more information on how ECCQ can work with your practice please download the information sheet.

Allied Health Professionals registered for Interpreting Program

Allied Health Professionals are registered for the Brisbane South Interpreting for Allied Health Professionals Program. To find a list of these providers please see the following link http://bsphn.org.au/programs/multicultural-health .

Darling Downs & West Moreton Oxley

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN Health Needs Assessment Launch

 
Ipswich Launch  –  12 April 2018, 6pm to 7.30pm at the Ipswich Club
For the full invitation and event details, please click here.

Toowoomba Launch  –  18 April 2018, 6pm to 7.30pm at the Empire Church Theatre
For the full invitation and event details, please click here.

Refugee Health Nurse News

Queensland Refugee Health Nurses Showcase 26th March 2018


The Queensland Refugee Health Nurses (RHNs) Showcase 2018 was a fabulous day that brought refugee health nurse (RHN) leaders together to continue to develop their knowledge base, build networks, lead innovation and advocate for people from a refugee-like background. RHNs play an integral role in the settlement journey, undertaking a comprehensive nursing health assessment, supporting appropriate health pathways, building health literacy and providing support. There was a high energy as everyone  took the opportunity of networking, problem solving and collaboration.

Qld Department of Health, Refugee Health Partnership Advisory members, Settlement agency managers, and PHN’s joined the meeting.

For more information about the Queensland Refugee Health Nurses contact leeanne.schmidt@health.qld.gov.au
or view the Refugee Nurses Australia website here.

Bits n Pieces

Sunny With A Chance Of Gunfire


Can one Australian woman make a difference in South Sudan’s brutal civil war? We meet the frontline aid worker who ‘thinks like a General’, in order to save lives.

Watch the DATELINE episode here.

Refugee Health - Collaborating for better outcomes


Public Health Research and Practice
March 2018, Volume 28, Issue 1
 

Nominations for the 2018 Queensland Multicultural Awards are now open


Since 1990, the Queensland Multicultural Awards have recognised community volunteers, groups, businesses, government agencies and media whose long-term efforts have helped all Queenslanders to participate in our economy and community.
Nominate www.qld.gov.au/QMA 
Nominations close Monday 7 May 2018.

Racism. It Stops with Me campaign.

As a supporter of the campaign, there are many opportunities to stand up against racism. It can be something really small like sharing the links to the new anti-racism videos with your friends, family and other networks. For many it’s simply recognising and acknowledging their own behaviours that may come across as racist and trying to amend these. The ‘Respond to Racism’ page has more information on what you can do.

You can also get updates on what is happening in the Racism. It Stops with Me space by signing up to our monthly newsletter. You can do this by letting me know via email or via our website (bottom of the page under ‘Sign up for updates and our supporters newsletters’).

This E-Newsletter provides a regular forum to share news, resources and information to support practitioners, build capacity and partnerships to improve the health and wellbeing of people from refugee backgrounds. 

It is collated and distributed by the Refugee Health Network Queensland and supported by 
Mater and the Queensland Government.

Contributions about Refugee Health to this E-Newsletter and feedback are welcome. 
Email: enews@refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au

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