Information for service providers

MHSS works with health and community service providers to ensure better health outcomes for migrant and refugee communities, especially in relation to sexually transmissible infections (STI) and blood-borne viruses (BBV).

If you are a GP, nurse, sexual health worker, HIV/AIDS worker or health educator, then you may find the following pages of help to you in working with clients of refugee or migrant backgrounds.

BBV-STI Glossary

A glossary of terms related to sexual health and blood-borne viruses, for use by interpreters in health settings.

Resources for service providers

In-language brochures, a resource manual and useful websites relating to BBV/STI and CALD communities.

Transmission short films

Peer-developed short films and resources about hepatitis C.

Training

How MHSS training can build the capacity of your health service in working with CALD communities on issues relating to sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses.


MHSS related info

Multicultural BBV/STI working group

MHSS coordinates a working group of health agencies working on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STI. We meet bimonthly to discuss program initiatives, raise issues and concerns, and undertake collaborative projects.

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