Psychology
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Health Network Provides Lifesaving Care to Medicare-Ineligible Asylum Seekers in Victoria

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The Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Network: Celebrating Three Years of Servicing Medicare-ineligible Asylum Seekers in Victoria
Vanessa Johnston, Melina Simmond

Paper Summary

The Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Network in Victoria has been helping asylum seekers without access to Medicare for three years. Around 2,000-2,500 asylum seekers in Victoria lack government-funded health services. The network of volunteer health professionals ensures these individuals receive necessary healthcare.

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