Refugee Health Network Queensland

06/05/2026

Australia’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and our mental health system needs to reflect that.

Today we’re sharing the State of Multicultural Mental Health in Australia research report, the first national snapshot of multicultural mental health in more than a decade.

Produced by Embrace in partnership with Western Sydney University, the report draws on national data, community consultations and the latest Australian research, to show how well Australia’s mental health system is supporting multicultural communities – and where gaps remain. The message is clear. When approaches are culturally responsive and community informed, outcomes improve.

This work is about turning evidence into action and shaping a mental health system that works for everyone.

Read the full report at: https://embracementalhealth.org.au/about-us/news-and-events/new-research-the-state-of-multicultural-mental-health-in-australia

22/04/2026

SSI - Settlement Services International is seeking a Community Development Officer to work alongside new and emerging multicultural communities across Brisbane and Moreton Bay South.
This role focuses on place‑based engagement that builds capacity, strengthens social connection, and supports positive outcomes for refugee and migrant communities. 💙

👉 Apply now

Deliver place‑based community engagement and development initiatives that build capacity, strengthen social cohesion, and improve community outcomes for the refugee and migrant communities.

21/04/2026

Have your say in lung cancer screening.

Lung Foundation Australia is inviting people from multicultural communities, aged 50–70, who are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program to express interest in joining the National Lung Cancer Screening Consumer Committee.

Help shape resources so they are accessible, relevant and meaningful.

⏱️ Your time and contribution will be compensated.

👉 Learn more and submit your expression of interest here:

Join the committee and share ideas and experiences that will be used to tailor and develop resources for National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

14/04/2026

🌏 Do you speak more than one language? 🗣️ Do you, or someone you know, have aphasia?

Researchers from The University of Queensland are inviting multilingual adults with aphasia and multilingual family members or significant others to take part in a research study about lived experiences.

This research may help future speech pathologists and people with aphasia.

📝 What’s involved?
✅ 2 short background questionnaires (around 60 minutes total)
✅ 1 interview (around 75 minutes)
🚗 Travel or parking costs can be reimbursed.

🔗 Follow the link to register!

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

14/04/2026

🌏 Do you speak more than one language? 🗣️ Do you, or someone you know, have aphasia?

Researchers from The University of Queensland are inviting multilingual adults with aphasia and multilingual family members or significant others to take part in a research study about lived experiences. This research may help future speech pathologists and people with aphasia.

📝 What’s involved?
✅ 2 short background questionnaires (around 60 minutes total)
✅ 1 interview (around 75 minutes)
🚗 Travel or parking costs can be reimbursed.

🔗 Follow the link to register now!

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

10/04/2026

✨ QLD Youth Week Spotlight | Meet Akua (19) ✨
This Youth Week, we’re proud to spotlight Akua, a talented young creative and the founder of Akyede Photography and The Akyede Project.
Akua’s work goes beyond capturing beautiful moments. Through photography and videography, rom events and studio shoots to family and birthday celebrations, she uses creativity as a tool for impact, generosity, and hope.

What makes her work even more powerful? Akua reinvests 25% of her profits into empowering young people around the world, supporting them to dream bigger and step into their potential.

At just 19, Akua is showing us that youth leadership can be bold, compassionate, and globally minded. We’re so proud to have her as part of our Youth Ethnic Network (YEN) 💛

👏 Join us in celebrating Akua and the incredible work she’s doing!

09/04/2026

One Nation Blame Brigade:

🚩 Migrants did not cause the housing crisis. Experts say migration is only a small part of the picture, while supply failure, approvals, tax settings, labour shortages and construction costs are bigger drivers. 

🚩 Pauline Hanson has voted against federal action on public housing and against measures to improve affordability. 

🚩 Asylum seekers are not rolling in welfare. Many are excluded from mainstream support and can only access limited SRSS help if eligible. 

🚩 And the party that screams “law and order” keeps turning up in scandals involving candidates or staff linked to abuse, racism, antisemitism, homophobia or fraud. 

🚩 One Nation does not love poor Australians. It loves having someone poorer, browner and more vulnerable to blame.

25/03/2026

📢 Survey for Migrant Parents: Supporting children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are inviting migrant parents and primary caregivers to take part in a short online survey about how families support their children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

If you migrated to Australia for work, study or family reasons and speak a language other than English, your input is valuable!

The survey takes just 15–20 minutes, is anonymous and asks about your awareness and use of services, any barriers you face and what supports would be most helpful.

👉 Take the survey here:

This research project is being conducted by the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The aim of the project is to understand the types of support and resources that help families promote children’s mental health and well-being afte...

24/03/2026

📣 The 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is now open.

The survey, led by The Dignity Project at Griffith University in collaboration with Queenslanders with Disability Network and the Queensland Government, captures the lived experiences of people with disability across the state. Now in its fourth year, the survey helps build an evidence base that informs disability policy, advocacy priorities and sector reform.

Who can participate?
• People with disability
• Family members
• Carers and support people
• Disability sector professionals, educators and researchers

✅Complete the survey online: https://inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au/vqd26
✅ Request a phone or virtual interview
✅ Ask for a format that works best for you

Your answers are confidential. Your name is not attached to your responses.

💻 Take part. ↪️ Share it. 🗣️ Help make sure more voices are included this year!

📅 The survey closes at 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

Your voice today can help build a more inclusive Queensland tomorrow.

Help us understand what it is like to live with disability in Queensland today, so we can build a more inclusive future together. Choose the right survey There are three surveys as part of this project. You can complete more than one survey if they apply to you. To

16/03/2026

Day 2 of the Metro South Health Multicultural Health Symposium starting. Great speakers yesterday so looking guests to the line up of speakers today.

12/03/2026

🌍 RACGP now offers Recognition of Extended Skills (RES‑FRACGP) in Migrant, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health.

This recognition supports GPs with substantial experience providing trauma‑informed, culturally safe care to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

👉 Learn more or apply:

General practitioners (GPs) play a critical role in caring for people from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.