Pandemic Planning

Refugees in Greater Western Sydney: a systemic analysis of the of the impact of COVID-19 and service system response

Since 2021, ICFHS staff have been leading a program of research with NSW Refugee Health Services focused on the needs and outcomes for refugees and people seeking asylum when accessing health and social services. Refugees and especially asylum seekers face ongoing vulnerabilities and tend to have fewer protections or formal support systems. The research program provides important insights into how services can be better aligned and provided with an equity lens.