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Increase in mental health support for refugee survivors of torture and trauma. 

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Increase in mental health support for refugee survivors of torture and trauma. 

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According to the Australian Government Department of Health, a newly recognized program has been introduced to support refugees' psychological issues from their traumatic experiences before arriving in Australia. It aims to provide $136 million over four years, and $36 million ongoing for torture and trauma services. it's available at any time which allows refugees to seek support when they can.

(Department of health and aged care, 2023)
https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-emma-mcbride-mp/media/increased-mental-health-support-for-refugee-survivors-of-torture-and-trauma

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Nutbush dance is a popular line dance that originated from the song "Nutbush City Limits" by Tina Turner. The dance involves a series of steps and movements performed in a line formation. The Nutbush has been a popular dance in Australia and many people participate in the dance at parties, schools and weddings. In my family, we dance to this song with other family members during the holidays and it has always been a fun idea to get everyone involved.

(NBC News, 2023)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/tina-turner-nutbush-australia-dance-rcna86189

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Anzac biscuits are sweet oat biscuits that have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. Traditionally these biscuits were known to be sent by wives to the men in war. In my culture, we make these as a family for school snacks and during the holidays.

Recipe

ingredients

180g oats

80g white sugar

150g self-raising flour

150g melted butter

1 tbsp golden syrup

4 tbsp water

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 160°C / 320˚F.

Add the oats, white sugar and self raising flour to a mixing bowl and give it a good stir.

Next, pour in the melted butter and golden syrup and stir through. Pour in the water and bring it all together.

Spoon out a portion into your hand and roll into a ball before placing onto a tray. Repeat until you fill a tray with 6 - 8 biscuits. Flatten each biscuit with your hand, or use a fork for extra decorative texture.

Bake for 30 mins or until lightly golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Calcium: 12mg| Iron: 1mg

(Wandercooks, 2020)
https://www.wandercooks.com/anzac-biscuit-recipe/

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For me, the most meaningful competency standard was 12.1. I have developed an understanding of my own culture, beliefs and biases that I feel now will help me during my practice as a nurse. I have learned the importance of respecting and maintaining an awareness of another person's culture and being mindful that each person has gone through different experiences and has unique circumstances. I hope to gain knowledge about different cultures and beliefs in my care as a nurse and to build trust with the families and patients I work with. This I feel is very important to ensure I provide culturally competent care in the workplace.

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Social determinants of refugees in Australia. 

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WHO. (2023) Social determinants of Health. https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1

(Burton, 2023)
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-patients-pay-42-to-see-a-gp-as-bulk-billing-doctors-become-harder-to-find-20230311-p5cra4.html

(State of New South Wales Department of Education, 2020)
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/multicultural-education/refugee-students-in-schools

(Refugee Council of Australia, 2019)
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/settlement-challenges/2/

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Principle health issues that refugees face

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Principle health issues that refugees face

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Country focus: Sudan Africa
Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world. Located in the Sahara desert, it lacks natural resources such as fresh water and food resulting in poor health. More than 20 million people across Sudan are suffering from acute food insecurity as a result of conflict, economic decline, and mass displacement.

The three common health concerns found on the Australian refugee health practice guide likely to be presented when arriving from Sudan Africa are Tuberculosis, malaria, and mental health issues.

Tuberculosis: is a disease that affects a person's lungs caused by Mycobacterium. TB disease is curable. It is treated by a standard 6-month course of 4 antibiotics. Common drugs include rifampicin and isoniazid.

Malaria: Malaria is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It causes an infection of the red blood cells that can sometimes be fatal if left untreated. Malaria can be treated orally with artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). (Refugee health guide, 2023)

Mental health: 48.7% of refugees internationally experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). STARTTS is a not-for-profit organisation providing psychological treatment to refugees with mental health conditions such as  PTSD to help provide support and community intervention to families affected.

(TRT Afrika, 2023)
https://www.trtafrika.com/africa/sudan-six-million-people-on-the-brink-of-famine-14315375

(World Health Organization, 2023)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/tuberculosis#tab=tab_1

(Refugee health guide, 2023)
https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/malaria/

(Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2023)
https://aifs.gov.au/resources/short-articles/understanding-mental-health-and-help-seeking-behaviours-refugees#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20around,et%20al.%2C%202014).

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Tea tree oil is a very popular native plant in Australia. The tea tree oil is derived from the tea tree plant and can be used as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antifungal. other benefits of using the oil include treating acne, contact dermatitis, athlete's foot or head lice

(Leonard, 2018).
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262944#risks

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My family and I are very adventurous and spend most weekends exploring nature. This year we spent 6 months traveling the coastline of Australia from New South Wales to Western Australia. We believe it has positively impacted our well-being and mental health by immersing ourselves into the Aussie lifestyle.

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Photo taken by me at a game in Brisbane 

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NRL (National Rugby League) is one of the most popular sports in Australia. Through participation and training, Rugby develops the key mental skills of self-control, concentration, discipline, decision-making, and leadership. My family enjoys watching the NRL together and have previously participated in the game at school.

(Health & wellbeing, 2023)
https://www.nrl.com/community/programs/league--stars-inspire/activity-worksheets/

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Photo of fruit platter I've provided to my family

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Health to me means to be physically, mentally, and emotionally stable to be able to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and prevent further diseases. I feel healthy when I fill my body with nutritious food and engage in physical activity which makes me feel good, releases stress and improves my mental health.