International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
Volume 3, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 4-14

Ageing Out of Place: Health and WellBeing Needs and Access to Home and Aged Care Services for Recently Arrived Older Refugees in Melbourne, Australia (Review)

Atwell R. , CorreaVelez I. , Gifford S.
  • a Refugee Health Research Centre, La Trobe University, Australia
  • b Refugee Health Research Centre, La Trobe University, Australia
  • c Refugee Health Research Centre, La Trobe University, Australia

Abstract

Recently arrived older refugees in resettlement countries are a particularly vulnerable population who face many risks to their health and wellbeing, and many challenges in accessing services. This paper reports on a project undertaken in Victoria, Australia to explore the needs of older people from 14 recently arrived refugee communities, and the barriers to their receiving health and aged care. Findings from consultations with community workers and service providers highlight the key issues of isolation, family conflict and mental illness affecting older refugees, and point to ways in which policymakers and service providers can better respond to these small but deserving communities. © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Author Keywords

aged care Older refugees resettlement

Index Keywords

[No Keywords available]
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84993016531&doi=10.1108%2f17479894200700002&partnerID=40&md5=cf767b493037770507f4d3360634b312
DOI: 10.1108/17479894200700002
ISSN: 17479894
Cited by: 12
Original Language: English