December Newsletter
December 22, 2023
Happy Holiday Season!
The Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership Secretariat and the team here at the Social Policy Group wishing everyone well over the festive season. We will be back from January 8 2024 and look forward to reconnecting with you all in the New Year.
Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Research among People from Migrant, Refugee and Refugee-like Backgrounds Summary
The MRHP is proud to share that in June the Partnership presented to the Australian Health Ethics Council the Summary of "Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Research among People from Migrant, Refugee and Refugee-like Backgrounds." We briefly summarize the findings of a systematic review commissioned by the Partnership on the current available literature and synthesised the set of recommendations outlined by various guidelines while also highlighting the gaps in current guidelines pertaining to knowledge, practice and research implementation.
Moving into 2024, a major aim of the Partnership is to further this work as the standard of best practice.
FASSTT Conference
The Forum of Australian Services to Survivors of Torture are hosting the 3rd Australian and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference was held in October, in Adelaide.
The event brings together many distinguished national and international speakers who are leaders in the fields of human rights and refugee trauma recovery.
The MRHP team of Dr Christine Phillips, Dr Sarah Cherian, and Dr Rajshree Thapa presented the findings of our systematic review of ethical guidelines for research with individuals from migrant, refugee and refugee-like backgrounds and conducted an engaging workshop.
The Partnership extends our gratitude to everyone who joined us at the conference and shared their valuable insights, experiences and passion and heart for ensuring best practice!
AUSIT Conference
The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators National Conference is an annual gathering of professionals, scholars, language service providers, policy makers and enthusiasts from the field of translation and interpreting. This conference serves as a platform for exchange, learning and networking, bringing together individuals passionate about breaking language barriers and fostering understanding in an increasingly interconnected world.
Presenting on behalf of the Partnership were, Associate Professor Jacqueline Boyle, Associate Professor Holly Seale and Budi Sudarto. The presentation highlighted the important factor of involving translators and interpreters from the start of any research and they key role they contribute to ensuring communities are safe, understand the purpose of the research they are involved in, and for research to further strengthen the resilience and enhance the life of participants.
Health Information for Multicultural Communities
December 2024 Newsletter to CALD Audiences from the Deptarement of Health and Aged Care
The newsletter features information about the translated resources about COVID-19 information, Cervical screening, managing diabetes, adding vaccination to your travel checklist, as well as understanding the costs of private health treatment. Available via this link and be sure to subscribe to receive updates. December Newsletter- Dept of Health and Aged Care
Annual Report
The Social Policy Group's Annual Report is now available! Gain insights into SPG's multifaceted approach toward creating system change and addressing deep-rooted societal challenges.
Included in the report are sections on the work carried out by the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership and the Migrant and Refugee Mental Health Partnership.
You can download the report - Download SPG Annual Report