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Staying healthy, eating correctly, exercising and keeping active is all part of my definition of health.

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My dad grew up in India with servants on an ox-drawn cart 1936 photo from my private collection.

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My Dad and I, 2 weeks before he passed away 2023

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My backyard with my grapevine and my cattle dog Sami. Picture from my private collection.

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My backyard is my quiet space where I can sit, think, and rest. It is my favourite place to rejuvenate my energy with the peaceful surroundings, and having my dogs, plants, vegetable garden and fruit trees around me gives me the power to go on. I didn't have this when I first came to Australia, and I appreciate it. It makes my mind settled. I can breathe in the fresh air, improving my health.

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Picture from Britannica.com A long line of refugees from the Middle East, primarily from war-torn Syria and Iraq, being escorted across Slovenia by local

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The impact social determinants have on the health of refugees in Australia.

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The impact social determinants have on the health of refugees in Australia.

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ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES
As an immigrant myself, I came to Australia with a disability. I was born with Polio. (Polio is an illness caused by a virus mainly affecting spinal cord or brain stem nerves.)(Polio 2023 world health organization) I grew up for many years wearing callipers.  Polio is now preventable by the polio vaccine.  In Australia, I had to see specialists, which cost a lot of money because we weren't eligible for Medicare. This went on until I was given the all-clear.  The access to affordable health services of decent quality in Australia at the time affected almost everyone who was either an immigrant or a refugee, which made it very hard to remain healthy. This affected our physical and mental health. People would be afraid to seek medical help because of money issues and embarrassment with how they looked. Their condition would deteriorate, affecting the whole family and sometimes an entire community.

HOUSING, BASIC AMENITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
My family were lucky. Both my parents had jobs to come to, making it easier for us to find affordable housing. Their qualifications were recognized in Australia, unlike other immigrants with no capabilities or experience, who had to be trained. In England, we had a yard with a vegetable garden; we always had fresh vegetables, essential for a healthy diet. Many other immigrants were the same, and when we had our own house, we had a vegetable garden and
chickens for fresh eggs. Before this, we had to try and make the best of it by surviving on frozen foods and sometimes no vegetables.

EDUCATION
I found school very different in Australia. In Australia, I was made fun of by how I spoke with my accent, which is very hurtful and does little for my self-esteem. I had never witnessed the cane being used before. On my first day at school, I saw it used several times, which scared me until I realized that only naughty children got that, but amongst the naughty children were some immigrants who didn't understand the language and ways in Australia they were also punished. The schools had to understand the different cultures and people's behaviour from other countries. The knowledge I have gained over my years at school made me understand how people live the different religions and cultures around them. The most important thing for me is to have patience and understanding with those people. Education is vital, and if the time is taken to understand all this, immigrants and refugees would not have to endure the criticism and behaviours they get from others.

Referencing
Encyclopedia Britannica, inc. (2023, September 26). Refugee. Encyclopedia Britannica. britannica.com/topic/refugee

World Health Organization. (2022, July 4). Poliomyelitis. World Health Organization. .who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis - vaccinating Britain - NCBI Bookshelf. Millward G. Vaccinating Britain: Mass vaccination and the public since the Second World War [Internet]. Manchester (UK): Manchester University Press; 2019. Chapter 3, Poliomyelitis. Available from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545991/. (2005). Bookshelf Help [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 2005-. Available from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3833/

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Immigration details Henson family 1968 document from National Archives of Australia vault

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My family migrated from England in 1969. The house we lived in in England vastly differed from the Reception Centre we called home for three months: Noalimba Reception Centre in Brentwood, WA, is where the ten-pound poms, as we were called, were located. They were big white two-storey flats with a community dining room where everyone ate. It was fully fenced right up to Leach Highway, we had no vegetable gardens, nowhere to play as kids, and very little privacy.

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Australia and India have signed a new migration deal. here’s what we know. SBS News. (2023, June 2). sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-and-india-have-signed-a-new-migration-deal-heres-what-we-know/3qmk7glj3

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My entire family all different cultures photo taken on my mums 91st Birthday 2023

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People from all backgrounds picture from Amavic.com.au/news

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Domain 7: Professional practice working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds

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Domain 7: Professional practice working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds

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The most significant part of being a nurse is ensuring my patients' safety and understanding their symptoms and health issues. I also need to understand the patients' cultures and beliefs to make the experience in the medical room as easy and comfortable as possible. We all have different religions and beliefs so we must always respect that. Sometimes, the patient fails to understand what we are saying and would get an interpreter or family member to help make it easy for them. We would have to respect the patient's wishes regarding what they prefer.
Having them in a friendly and cultural environment with their family is also a priority so they can recover.
We must be mindful of trauma and separation from family and friends. We also have to look at the possibility of suicide with them after all the difficulties they have sustained.
When we assess the children, we have to consider their behaviour and development and the impact parent's mental health also has on the children.

Referencing

Volunteer to improve health literacy for communities from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. AMA Victoria. (2022, February 16). amavic.com.au/news---resources/stethoscope/volunteer-to-improve-health-literacy-for-communities-from-migrant--refugee-and-asylum-seeker-backgrounds

Working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. (2019, January). culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf

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National Portal of India. (2021, March 1). india.gov.in/india-glance/profile

World Health Organization. (2020). Malaria. World Health Organization. who.int/health-topics/malaria#ta

Australia and India have signed a new migration deal. here’s what we know. SBS News. (2023, June 2). sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-and-india-have-signed-a-new-migration-deal-heres-what-we-know/3qmk7glj3

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Three Emu's Diamond painting done by myself.

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My diamond art is beneficial for me. It is my Zen that shows my compassion for something I love. I feel at peace when I'm doing it. I am very calm and tranquil during the process.

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Video by myself for Language Barrier for immigrants

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Recipe is in this link
https://www.thespruceeats.com/giant-welsh-oggie-recipe-435853

Referencing
Lemm, E. (2021, December 25). Welsh oggies, the food of Giants. The Spruce Eats. thespruceeats.com/giant-welsh-oggie-recipe-435853

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Picture from 2014 face the facts humanrights.gov.au

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Migrant health and refugee health in Australia

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Migrant health and refugee health in Australia

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Refugees who arrive in Australia are faced with a variety of health issues.
There are dental issues. As a dental nurse, I have seen some patients come in from other countries with their children with baby bottle tooth decay. This is caused by giving a baby or a child a bottle filled with milk and other sugary substances. This causes acid to attack the teeth and gums, which causes tooth decay. Educating them about eating a balanced diet and approach to sleeping habits. This is done because of their culture; they think it's only baby teeth; they have another set to come through, so it doesn't matter.

They can have psychological issues with what is happening in their country, such as wars, earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters. This leads to mental problems or depression and guilt because they may have lost loved ones. Australian health systems can assist with this by using social workers to work through the issues. You try to gain their trust and make them feel comfortable so they can respond to the questions, and hopefully, this will help the situation over time.

They can also come into the country with infections such as Hepatitis B, which is now treated by vaccination. They will be offered testing and vaccination if they have the condition.

Referencing

Rhodes, A. (2018, March 10). Child oral health: Habits in Australian homes. rchpoll.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NCHP10_Poll-report_Child-oral-health.pdf.

Face the facts: Asylum seekers and refugees. The Australian Human Rights Commission. (2013). humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/face-facts-asylum-seekers-and-refugees