The study describes multiple systemic barriers to former refugee groups receiving adequate and equitable support in New Zealand health, housing, income support, education and social services. Access to services is…
Health
Refugee Health Care: A Handbook for Health Professionals
By: Dr Annette Mortensen, Dr William Rainger, Sally Hughes
Published: 2012-06-01
In the 10 years since the publication of the first refugee health handbook there have been considerable steps taken toward improving long-term settlement outcomes for refugees settled in New Zealand.…
Advocacy Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Best Practice Principles: CALD Cultural Competency Standards and Framework.
By: Sue Lim – Manager, WDHB Asian Health Support Services Dr Annette Mortensen, Project Manager, Migrant Health Programme – Northern Regional Alliance Ltd
Published: 2014-11-01
The purpose of this document is to:1. Provide Information about CALD population demographics and characteristics, increasing workforce diversity, service barriers, and why the need for cultural competence2. Recommend Best Practice…