Before the Refugee Household Arrives in Australia #
Preparing local healthcare arrangements before arrival helps ensure newcomers can access appropriate medical care as soon as they settle.
At a glance #
- Identify local Refugee Health services before the Household arrives.
- Research GPs who bulk-bill and can work with professional interpreters.
- Where possible, choose healthcare providers with access to refugees’ pre-arrival health records.
Plan healthcare before arrival #
Preparing healthcare arrangements before the Refugee Household arrives can help reduce delays in accessing important medical services after arrival.
CSGs are encouraged to identify whether a Refugee Health service operates in their region. Where available, Refugee Health services can undertake a comprehensive Refugee Health Assessment before the Household transitions to ongoing care with a GP.
Refugee Health Network of Australia:
https://www.refugeehealthaustralia.org/
Refugee Health Assessment:
https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/refugee-health-assessment/
Research local healthcare providers #
Clinics with access to the HAP Portal:
https://refugeesponsorshiporgau.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ExternalCollaboration/EbvwWYb9GEdKp_WV-yev3NcB4ZM6rxpys7Nfd4gMDR2brw?e=QALVUk
“Preparing healthcare connections before arrival helps newcomers access the right care sooner and supports a smoother settlement journey.”
