Description
2 day intensive introduction includes an exploration of potential pre-arrival experiences of people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds, and the impact of those experiences on health and wellbeing in both early and longer-term settlement contexts. Participants will engage with concepts of health literacy, cultural awareness, and assessing common physical and emotional health issues which are a result of refugee experiences. Communication skills, refugee health and settlement services, and other key services and resources will be discussedThis event will cover:
- Australia’s humanitarian program and recent refugee and asylum seeker arrival patterns
- Issues in working cross culturally
- Foundation House Trauma Recovery Framework
- Overview of refugee health assessments
- Overview of relevant services
- Appropriate interventions for common health issues
Trainers
- Kath Desmyth (Statewide Facilitator Refugee Health Program) — Cohealth
- Michael Bromhead (Facilitator) — Foundation House
Eligibility criteria
NO PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED
Categories:
Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities,
Understanding and responding to physical health needs,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 15:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 15:30 Add to calendar
Brunswick (subject to health advice)
