Refugee Health Network Queensland

10/12/2025

What's happening in Refugee Health in Queensland? - https://mailchi.mp/mater/dec-whats-happening-in-refugee-health-in-queensland-17994355

10/12/2025

We’ve added an informative video in Plain English to help new arrivals navigate the Australian health system.

✅ Learn about Refugee Health Assessment appointments
✅ Understand what to expect
✅ Discover the roles of nurses and GPs

Watch and share in your community:
📌 Plain English
📌 Rohingya – Limited subtitles (great for community viewing)
📌 Rohingya – Full English subtitles (ideal for support workers and clinicians)
👉 More languages coming soon!
🎥

This video outlines what to expect at the refugee health assessment appointments for humanitarian arrivals in Australia.

01/12/2025

Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health services celebrated 5 years of the Health Literacy Project funded by Brisbane South PHN at the Qld African Communities-Council Qacc African village today with partners including Communify Queensland Multicultural Australia Milpera State High School and Queensland Health
More info:https://www.refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Health-Literacy-Project-2025-Flyer.pdf

28/11/2025

World AIDS Day is next week and ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland have created videos in Language to raise awareness. Watch in Burmese

19/11/2025

📣 Final call for abstract submissions! There are only two days left, with the portal closing on Friday, 21st November.

The Multicultural Health Symposium returns in 2026 as a vibrant forum for advancing equity, innovation, and culturally responsive healthcare.
Hosted by Metro South Health, the symposium will be held on 16-17 March 2026 at the Brisbane Technology Park.
Abstract submissions for the symposium are now open!
Abstracts that present innovations in service delivery, research, policy, workforce development and community-led solutions are welcomed.
Follow the QR code to learn more.
Closing date for abstracts- 21 November 2025.

12/11/2025

🎥Refugee Health Network Queensland is excited to share a new video in Rohingya language to help new arrivals navigate the Australian health system.
The video explains Refugee Health Assessment appointments, what to expect and the roles of nurses and GPs👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
✅ Two versions available:
• Full English subtitles (for support workers and clinicians)
• Limited subtitles (for community viewing)

This video developed by Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health through the Brisbane South PHN funding for the Health Literacy Project provides information fo...

12/11/2025

What's happening in Refugee Health in Queensland? - https://mailchi.mp/mater/nov-whats-happening-in-refugee-health-in-queensland-17993745

12/11/2025

Multicultural Health Symposium – call for abstracts
The Multicultural Health Symposium returns in 2026 as a vibrant forum for advancing equity, innovation, and culturally responsive healthcare.
Hosted by Metro South Health, the symposium will be held on 16-17 March 2026 at the Brisbane Technology Park.
Abstract submissions for the symposium are now open!
Abstracts that present innovations in service delivery, research, policy, workforce development and community-led solutions are welcomed.
Follow the QR code to learn more.
Closing date for abstracts- 21 November 2025.

07/11/2025

🌿 FREE Young Women’s Wellness Retreat – Sat 15 Nov 🌿

Calling all young women aged 15–30💫
Join Ethni for a rejuvenating day of eco-therapy, art, storytelling and connection in the beautiful Tallebudgera Valley.

🗓 Date: Saturday 15 November
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Bus departs 8:30 AM sharp)
📍 Location: 335 Petsch Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley QLD
💸 Cost: FREE
🍽 Lunch & snacks provided
🔗 Register via link

This retreat is part of Ethni’s Big Sis program, designed to support and empower CALD young women through creative expression, nature-based healing and community connection.
✨ Spots are limited – register now!

Psychoeducation retreats

28/10/2025

🌏 FREE Cultural Capability Training – Expressions of Interest OPEN! 🌏

Are you working in the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) sector or supporting CALD communities? Join Multicultural Australia for a FREE interactive workshop designed to strengthen culturally safe responses to DFV.

🧠 What you'll gain:
Insights into the diverse experiences of refugee and migrant communities
Understanding of intersectional barriers to accessing support
Practical strategies to support CALD women experiencing DFV

📍 Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday 30 Oct | 1:30–4:30pm | Online (AT CAPACITY)
Wednesday 5 Nov | 1:30–4:30pm | Brisbane Multicultural Centre, Woolloongabba
Wednesday 12 Nov | 10:00am–2:00pm | Multicultural Australia Office, Logan

📌 Register your interest via the link 🔗

Let’s build a more inclusive and responsive support system together. Please share with your networks! 💬

14/10/2025

What's happening in Refugee Health in Queensland? - https://mailchi.mp/mater/oct-whats-happening-in-refugee-health-in-queensland-17993231

30/09/2025

2026 ACU Refugee Scholarship: Your Future Starts Here
Applications open 1 October 2025, for ACU’s Refugee Scholarship - supporting students from refugee backgrounds to thrive in higher education. Students should apply by 11 January 2026 via the ACU website.

🔗 Follow the link to view more details and apply!
📧 Questions? Contact: international@acu.edu.au

For undergraduate students who have come to Australia under an Unaccompanied Minors or are on a Temporary Protection Visa and seeking asylum.