By Angelica Ruiz, Communications InternRaising awareness on sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs) is imperative in improving the health education of migrant and refugee communities. Here at the Centre of Culture, Ethnicity and...
Multicultural Health & Support Service 2014-2015BBV/STI health promotion annual reportThe Multicultural Health & Support Service (MHSS) is a program of the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH). We work with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and...
The following is a selection of resources that are available online. For a more comprehensive list including books and journal articles please search our library catalogue or contact Sabina Tresise, Information Services Coordinator, via phone: 03 9418 9925 or...
Pastor Smith explains his role as a faith leader in helping improve his community’s health. One of the ways he does this is by helping raise awareness around HIV and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) prevention and treatment, as well as helps break down stigma and...
Jawid Hakimi is a volunteer for the Multicultural Community Action Network (M-CAN).For more information about M-CAN, visit the Multicultural Health and Support Service page. Related Information Key Tip for Improving Your Communication I recently came across the...
There’s much more to ‘Harmony Day’ than it appears By Alison Coelho, Stream Leader of Multicultural Health Improvement & Manager of the Multicultural Health and Support Service. In March we celebrated Harmony Day in Australia. Harmony Day is an...
To celebrate youth week, the Multicultural Sexual Health Network held a forum on 14 April 2016 about sexual health and relationships education.The purpose of the forum was to share knowledge and tools to provide quality sexual health and healthy relationships...
Hope tells us about why its important to with young people in the areas of sexual health. She explains the ‘zine’ project and how it helps explores issues around sexual health, sexuality, identity and relationships. Related Information CEH to announce...
Key questions before you startWherever possible, find out as much as you can about the person with whom you will be speaking. The more you know, the better the information you can provide. Some key questions to ask include: • What languages does the client speak,...
Are you employed in a bicultural or community liaison role in a Victorian health, community, or settlement service?Do you work with people from refugee backgrounds including people seeking asylum?Would you like to be part of a project on the health needs of people...
