Stakeholder consultation – ADF Family and Friends Outcomes Framework for AOD services

The purpose of the submission This submission aimed to provide answers to a consultation paper that promotes stakeholder engagement and input into developing a Family and Friends Outcomes Framework for AOD services. Stakeholder input is particularly sought on three critical issues in the development of a Family and Friends Outcomes Framework: What does high-quality AOD…

Mental health and vaccines acceptance among African Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has inflicted negative thoughts, myths, and concerns that affect individual and community perceptions and attitudes with conceivable or likely anxiety and depression during COVID-19 lockdown and after lifting or easing restrictions by the Victorian Government. This survey investigates understanding and experiences about COVID-19 during the impact of the first and second…

Multicultural Community Seminar 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccine: Engagement in Public Discussions and Conversations with the Multicultural Communities in Victoria, Australia Abstract The New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has inflicted more significant harm than good worldwide, leaving people with horror, fear, anxiety, panic, and confusion that continue to affect and interfere with our daily social and economic activities. The central issues…

The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health requires more audio messages to improve risk communication, combat fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health, and the Society of South Sudanese Professionals in Australia call for COVID-19 vaccine information to be translated into more languages. They say people are missing out on crucial information, and it could prevent them from getting vaccinated. The leaders were interviewed on April 13th, 2021, through Channel 9.

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Slowly increasing in CALD Communities: The Benefits of Building Trust and Confidence

While the challenges of COVID-19 are widespread across Victoria and Australia, our goal at the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) has been building trust, confidence, and resilience with the Victorian Multicultural Populations. We aim to be part of the solution to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic through the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. Negative perceptions…