Asylum Seekers

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An asylum-seeker is someone whose request for sanctuary has yet to be processed. Every year, around one million people seek asylum.

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Immigrant Health Service provide a description of the health and screening needs of asylum seekers in Australia.

Healthcare access for Medicare ineligible asylum seekers

In 2017 that the Queensland Government approved providing vulnerable Medicare-ineligible asylum seekers with access to public health services at no charge.

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Visa support

TPV/SHEV Conversion

Refugee Council of Australia

Refugee and immigration Legal Service (RAILS) – key messages for boat arriving asylum seekers and refugees, community leaders, stakeholder and volunteers.

Refer to RAILS in the following circumstances:

  • Their current SHEV expires in the next three months
  • They have a physical illness, disability or condition that interferes with their ability to work or to go about their daily life
  • They have a mental illness, disability or condition that interferes with their ability to function
  • They are homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • They are experiencing family violence or have recently left a violent relationship
  • They are aged under 18 or over 60 and are not part of a family group here in Australia
  • They (or someone in their family here in Queensland) are expecting a new baby, or
  • They have a child overseas who is aged between 17 and 23.

Complete the referral form  ‘TPV/SHEV Conversion referral form’ or clients can contact RAILS directly. E: pr@rails.org.au (preferred) Phone: 07 3846 9333.

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