Essay On Afghan Refugees

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Refugees are people who have left their own countries or nationality because they feel threat to their lives in their own country on the basis of cast, religion, culture. They experience and witness traumatic events such as wars and conflicts. There has been significant increase in the number of refugees from Afghanistan in Australia with evidences showing mental illness among them is quite high (Maroney, Potter, & Thacore, 2014). There is a lack of literature on the subject of rehabilitation of Afghan clients in the Australian context. Set of data was collected when Refugees health status was checked. Out of 186 refugees 60% were found to be female. The most common diagnosis confirmed by testing were vitamin D deficiency (23%), hepatitis …show more content…

We will also study certain guidelines which will rationale the steps to assist given by us. We will also discuss how the multidisciplinary team can assist them and educate them about their needs. At the end, we will try to bring above ways by which important information is conveyed to the refugee family for their wellbeing and healthy stay in Australia. Refugees encounter numerous barriers which obstruct their way towards health promotion. They have complex health care needs which at …show more content…

If the patient or the client has been in Australia for less than six months or has entered through Australian government humanitarian program, they are provided with support from (HSS) humanitarian settlement services that support new arrival through management for first six months or longer period depending upon the clients current situation and complex health care needs (Farley, Askew, & Kay, 2014). Integrating themselves socially and economically is equally important. There should be no differences between them and the Australians. They should enjoy equal rights and share responsibilities of being an ideal citizen as all Australian citizens. It is important for the refugees to have a sense of belonging towards Australia as well as to their community. Therefore, exercising the same rights and understanding the same responsibilities as the Australians do. They should be provided with education so that their families enjoy healthy, safe and independent lives. It is responsibility of the government that refugees be provided with healthy, safe, secure and affordable houses, without needing government’s assistance again and

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