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Improving access to disability support for refugees and humanitarian entrants

Published Date: 26.1.2019

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Culturally and linguistically diverse carers

Refugees Disability services Access to care 10 minute read

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Culturally and linguistically diverse carers

View Publication Refugees Disability services Access to care 10 minute read

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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Improving access to disability support for refugees and humanitarian entrants

Published Date: 26.1.2019

  • Author/ Authors

    Lauren Quayle

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Quayle, L. (2017, February 17). Improving access to disability support for refugees and humanitarian entrants. www.refugeecouncil.org.au. https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/diversitat-disability-support/

Long Summary

This article explores the barriers that are often encountered by refugees with a disability and their carers when accessing services, such as difficulty navigating the Australian welfare system. The report advocates for disability support to be provided to refugees on arrival.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Carers from a refugee background were reported to seek out assistance only when at crisis point
  • Carers from a refugee background may become housebound whilst seeking support, especially as there is often no established community network or family to support them

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Many carers feel isolated which may prevent them from integrating into a new community
  • Carers from a refugee background are often unaware of their welfare entitlements and how to navigate welfare systems
  • Carers from a refugee background may also be deterred from seeking support due to feelings of denial and guilt

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