Welcome to the Victorian Refugee Health Network

The Network was formed in 2007 to bring health and community services together to be more accessible and responsive to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

Each year around 3,500 new refugees and humanitarian entrants come to Victoria from many parts of the world. Their health and well-being is often affected by their experiences of trauma and hardship as refugees, along with the many adjustments of resettlement. The Network provides a forum for health services and practitioners to work collaboratively to address these needs.

The Network brings together a wide range of representatives from the health, settlement and community sectors who actively participate in the projects and initiatives of the Network. This work builds on the many activities and programs around the state, past and current, to support refugee health and wellbeing.

This website provides information on services, resources, protocols and training opportunities. It will link service providers and give updates on news, policy developments, research, reports and useful websites. If you cannot find particular information regarding refugee health, please let us know!