Information Sheet - Health of Asylum Seekers: The current situation in Australia

In the lead up to the federal election, one of the most contentious issues has been that of immigration and the debated need to “stop the boats”.

Has this made you ask: What is a boat person? An asylum seeker? A refugee? And should we, as future health professionals, be concerned about this issue?

The answers are here with the MUMUS ThinkTank Information sheet – Health of asylum seekers : The current situation in Australia. A great, quick read that will provide you with the basic facts about asylum seekers, real numbers to consider and important health issues that are important to YOU as part of Australia’s health care system.