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Newsletter Ed Issue #72 - March 2023
Latest News

Caring for people from a refugee-like background in Qld
Training for GPs 

Delivering refugee health care in a primary health care setting can be a challenge for health practitioners. It can be difficult to quickly access relevant information for primary care practitioners working in the Australian setting. This series of videos developed by experienced general practitioners, provides an informative introduction to refugee health care offering practical information to support the care of people of refugee background in Australia.  

All easily accessible from the Training for GPs page on the Network website.
Links to More Information

TPV and SHEV Visas can apply for permanent visas

The Minister of Immigration made an announcement about boat arriving refugees and permanent visas. 

It applies to those who have ever held a TPV or SHEV visa if that visa has not been cancelled.   

From 14 February 2023, a small number of people will be asked to apply for a permanent visa. Most people will not be able to apply for a permanent visa until late March 2023. 

Refugee and Immigrations Legal Service (RAILS) have uploaded key messages for boat arriving asylum seekers in different languages and will be holding ongoing information sessions.
More information from Refugee Council of Australia
More Information from RAILS
The CALD COVID-19 Health Engagement Project (CCHEP) in partnership with Centacare FNQ will be Launching the Queensland CALD Communities Engagement Framework and Toolkit. The Framework incorporates shared values and key engagement principles as fundamental guides in engaging CALD communities which is underpinned by learnings from COVID-19 and best practice across Queensland. Register to join the event via zoom. 
Register

Refugee Week is coming soon! Kickstart your planning for Refugee Week 2023: Finding Freedom | 18-24 June
Read more here

New Report outlines chronic health conditions among culturally and linguistically diverse Australians 

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are identified as a priority population in a number of key Australian Government health strategies.

This report is part of a program of work on the health status of CALD people in Australia and presents data on the prevalence of chronic conditions reported by CALD Australians in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Read the Report
Resources for Clinicians

Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Migrant & Refugee Communities
The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health presented this webinar. To listen, register for free and then Login.
 
Watch webinar

Online Seminar -  Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting 
The webinar on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation /Circumcision/Cutting 2023 was held on 6 Feb 2023. Watch the recording here.

Listen to the Fresh Voices Podcast
More Information

Free Translating Services for aged care
 
Free Interpreting Service for pharmacies
 
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is offering free translation services to help aged care providers communicate with older Australians in their preferred language Read more or request a translation
Pharmacies can use the Free Interpreting Service to access immediate or pre-booked phone interpreting. Immediate phone interpreting is best for unplanned interactions. To access this, simply call 1300 131 450 and follow the prompts.
More information here.

Emergency Relief Information - Logan

YFS have collated a new list of food bank agencies in Logan area providing support. Eligibility criteria might apply. 
Download the list

Supporting Türkiye & Syria and our community members 
1.    Counselling Services 
QPASTT - Call 07 3391 6677 to speak to a Counsellor
World Wellness Group – Multicultural Connect Line (M-F 9am – 4.30pm) 1300 079 020
QLD Transcultural Mental Health Services (M-F 8.30am – 4.30pm) 07 3317 1234
2.    Restoring Family Links 
For family members who have lost contact/have had no contact with relatives in Türkiye and Syria due to the current situation, the Restoring Family Links team at Australian Red Cross can assess people’s situation and work through the Family Links Network to assist in re-establishing contact with family members. The RFL Hotline    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (AEST) on 1800 875 199 or via tracing@redcross.org.au  
3.    Supporting People in Distress 
If you are supporting people who may be affected, you can access QPASTT’s free resource, Responding to People in Distress – Syrian Türkiye Earthquake here 
4.    Supporting Children, Young People & their families
Teachers and others supporting children and young people and their families can access QPASTT’s Resources for School Staff – Responding to Acute Distress here
5.    Financial Aid & Donations 
If you are able and would like to help with the humanitarian response, Australia for UNHCR has a humanitarian appeal here

Support communities affected via Red Cross here 
Read more here
Translated Resources

Translated health information for women

If you work with diverse communities, Jean Hailes educational resources and stakeholder packs are designed to help. In languages such as Arabic, Dari, Hindi and Vietnamese, the stakeholder packs showcase the educational and translated resources available.
See Translated Resources

New video in Ukrainian explains about seeing a Specialist 

A new video outlining how to see a Medical Specialist in Queensland has been developed by Queensland Health in partnership with the Refugee Health Network Queensland in Ukrainian. 

It covers information about:

  • What happens after I get referred to a Specialist?
  • What if my condition gets worse?
  • Can I see a Specialist sooner?
  • What if I need surgery?
  • What if I don’t have a Medicare card?
  • What if I need an interpreter?
  • What if I have urgent pain or my health condition gets worse?
Watch the video (Ukrainian)
Download the video transcript (English)
Upcoming Training and Conferences

Working Effectively with People from CALD Backgrounds with Disability

AMPARO Advocacy is inviting you to a free online education webinar exploring the challenges experienced by culturally and linguistically diverse people living with disability, including accessing the NDIS. It will include culturally responsive practice through case scenarios.
TOPICS:

  • Barriers to accessing services
  • Culture and disability
  • Working effectively with interpreters

TIME:

Monday, March 27, 2023 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

SPEAKERS:
Mrs Venantie Niragira, Multicultural Engagement Worker, AMPARO Advocacy
Ms Jenny Ryan, ILC Coordinator, AMPARO Advocacy
Register Here
Research

Research report
Counting us in: MYAN report on the settlement experiences of LGBTQI+ refugee & asylum seeker young adults
The report on the findings  is intended to provide insights into how LGBTQI+ refugee and asylum seeker young adults (18-30) arriving in Australia are faring in their settlement journey, including good practice and gaps in support.

More information about LGBTIQ+ communities and support on the Network website.
Read Report

Talking Racism and Discrimination in Aged Care 
 

The Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care - PICAC alliance is creating a new resource that will provide information and strategies on how to create a cohesive working environment without racism or discrimination.

They would like to hear from people of all backgrounds working in the aged care sector about their experiences with racism and discrimination. The findings from this anonymous survey will contribute to a toolbox to promote cultural safety for workers in the aged care industry.

The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
Complete Survey
Community Opportunities
CALD Carers Retreat
7th June 2023 

Carers Qld is organising a Carers Retreat on 7th June 2023 specifically for CALD carers. This will provide CALD carers with the opportunity to have a break from their caring role, prioritise their own wellbeing, and connect with other local carers. 
 
Contact Lilly Matich, Team Leader Carer Program, Carers Qld on lmatich2@carersqld.com.au or phone 07 3384 1610.

Recruiting Participants for Research to support older Australians from CALD backgrounds 
The University of Queensland has partnered with the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) and the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) in successfully obtaining funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project Scheme. The 3-year research project Integrating Community and Family Aged Care for Diverse Australians aims to support older Australians from CALD backgrounds to age well at home and in their communities.

The project is recruiting participants for Study 1 that aims to understand aged care experiences from the perspective of older CALD people through interviews.

Interested? Contact Professor Shuang Liu via email at shuang.liu@uq.edu.au or phone 07 3346 8242.  
Bits and Pieces

Access Community Services, part of the SSI Group, will now be unified under a new SSI brand.  Read more here.
Buddies Refugee Support Group
Living in Australia Program (LAP) 
Home Stay Hosts needed - Sunshine Coast

Monday 10 – Saturday 15 April 2023

Buddies are looking for Homestay Hosts in the Sunshine Coast area. 
E: Kayla buddiesleh@gmail.com or phone Kayla 0427 380 235.

Watch the VIDEO about the Living in Australia Program
Read more about Buddies
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