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This booklet includes information regarding:

  • people from refugee backgrounds and people seeking asylum in Australia
  • identifying people from refugee backgrounds
  • common health concerns for people from refugee backgrounds
  • access to health care, and
  • staying effective.

This booklet contains information regarding:

  • exposure to traumatic events
  • physical effects of torture and trauma
  • psychological effects of torture and trauma
  • the settlement process and its psychosocial effects
  • psychological implications of uncertain migration status
  • the impact of long-term detention
  • approaches to the assessment of trauma
  • a comprehensive psychosocial assessment
  • mental health/psychological screening questions
  • the impact of torture and trauma on the consultation
  • the role of health professionals in providing psychosocial support
  • responding to a disclosure
  • management of psychological effects of torture or other traumatic events 
  • pharmacological treatment
  • complementary therapies
  • psychological interventions
  • discussing counselling
  • chronic pain and psychosomatic disorders
  • the impact of the refugee experience on families
  • the impact of trauma on children and young people
  • family violence and women
  • sexual assault, and 
  • staying effective.

This booklet contains information regarding:

  • pre-arrival health screening
  • post arrival health assessment
  • immunisation
  • nutritional issues
  • haematology issues
  • development and learning
  • adolescent health and development
  • disability
  • mental health, emotional and behavioural issues
  • child protection
  • incorrect birth date
  • service systems, and 
  • resources. 

Translated resources for patients

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Translated Resources – by Topic – Refugee Health Network Queensland

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Last Updated November 2018

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The Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide was produced with funds from the Australian Government Department of Health.

Disclaimer

The information set out in the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide (“the Guide”) is current at the date of first publication and is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. Nor is the Guide exhaustive of the subject matter. Persons implementing any recommendations contained in the Guide must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. The statements or opinions that are expressed in the Guide reflect the views of the contributing authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the editors or Foundation House. Compliance with any recommendations cannot of itself guarantee discharge of the duty of care owed to patients and others coming into contact with the health professional and the premises from which the health professional operates.

Whilst the information is directed to health professionals possessing appropriate qualifications and skills in ascertaining and discharging their professional (including legal) duties, it is not to be regarded as clinical advice and, in particular, is no substitute for a full examination and consideration of medical history in reaching a diagnosis and treatment based on accepted clinical practices.

Accordingly, Foundation House and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in the Guide for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise), cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in the Guide and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information. Although every effort has been made to ensure that drug doses and other information are presented accurately in the Guide, the ultimate responsibility rests with the prescribing clinician. For detailed prescribing information or instructions on the use of any product described herein, please consult the prescribing information issued by the manufacturer.