On Monday, 5 September 2022, the Refugee Resource Hub officially opened its doors in Thomas Street, Dandenong, marking a new chapter in the support of local people seeking asylum and refugees in Melbourne’s south-east. Powered by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), the Hub provides a welcoming and supportive environment for those navigating the challenges…
The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) was proud to participate in a pivotal network meeting hosted at the Refugee Resources Hub (RRH). The gathering brought together a diverse coalition of organizations dedicated to addressing the multifaceted needs of migrant and refugee communities. Participants included Monash Health – Refugee Health and Wellbeing, SistersWorks, Spectrum…
The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) is proud to announce its participation in the Australia Sickle Cell Advocacy Campaign, a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness, promoting education, and advocating for better care and support for individuals living with sickle cell disease. The campaign serves as a platform to bring together healthcare professionals,…
On June 24, 2022, the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) proudly participated in a networking event organized by the Dandenong City Council. This event brought together various organizations, service providers, and community stakeholders to foster connections and share innovative solutions for supporting diverse communities. As part of its involvement, CMRH hosted an engaging…
The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) is proud to support the annual World Refugee Day Telethon, powered by the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre (ASRC), a vital opportunity to honour and celebrate the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of refugees and people seeking asylum to our community. This year, the ASRC has placed a…
The PeterMac Cancer Centre, in partnership with the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health and Sudanese Mothers Coalition in Victoria, is running a forum on understanding cancer, prevention, screening, and treatment. Health literacy and cancer communication impaired communication between patients and healthcare professional. It is crucial to provide knowledge and understanding for the community members…
In the age of the internet, it is worse than we imagined a lot of misinformation regarding COVID-19 and its vaccine. The misinformation has been in the spotlight, especially most of the comments picked up from the organised groups, politicians, community, religious and cultural leaders. The speculative words and commentaries have greatly amplified the rate…
On Dec 30th, 2020, 1pm-8pm, at St Albans Community Centre- The Bowery Theatre. The young people gathered for the first time, since COVID-19 lockdown of 1st and 2nd waves. After easing restrictions by the government, young people are anticipating a lot of freedom and enjoyment. During COVID-19 pandemic, the young people have really faced stress…
The Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health with the support of the Department of Premier and Cabinet auspice mothers’ coalition to celebrate the new year 2021 with the BBQ on Jan 26th, 2021, 12 pm-7 pm, at 20 Neil Street, Sunshine, Sunvale Community Centre. Part of the celebration is to build community resilience, social connectedness,…
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Africans: South Sudanese in Victoria, Australia On Dec 23rd, 2020, the South Sudanese community had a conversation auspice by the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health to understand the experiences and understanding of their mental health during and after COVID-19. During the conversation, the Centre for…
