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For information about specific refugee populations settling in Queensland, see Refugee Health and Refugee Populations.

SBS Cultural Atlas – Information for the public about cross-cultural attitudes, practices, norms, behaviours and communications in an increasingly culturally diverse society.

Working with people from refugee backgrounds: A guide for social workers 2nd Edition 2022. This book gives important practical knowledge which will assist social workers in their practice

Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool

Based on international best practice, this tool is a ‘how to’ guide to workplace cultural diversity, designed to help employers make the most of a culturally diverse workforce.

Culturally responsive clinical practice & Guide for clinicians working with interpreters in healthcare 

eCALD and Cross Cultural Resource for Health Practitioners working with CALD clients E-Toolkit  includes information about different cultures, supporting muslim clients and working with religious diversity.

This video from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists demonstrates the importance of using interpreters when seeing patients who do not speak English.

‘Communicating across cultures in primary healthcare’ workshop on the Brisbane South PHN website. The workshop is for clinicians and administration staff working in primary healthcare. It provide tools to understand and bridge cultural difference in order to have effective interactions with people from different cultural backgrounds and ensure the delivery of high-quality health care.

Female Genital Mutilation /Circumcision / Cutting 6 Feb, 2023  – webinar Watch it here.

Health Equity and Inclusion – Metro North Hospital and Health Services (Qld Health staff only access)

Qld Health Health Care Providers’ Guides
Cultural diversity: A Guide for health professionals 
On Muslim Patients and On Hindu Patients and On Sikh Patients