Social Worker Services

Supporting

refugee transition

to general practice

Applications are open until 8 October 2024, 5:00pm

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Supporting refugee transition to general practice service

Healthy North Coast is pleased to announce the implementation of a new commissioned service and is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to provide essential support for this important initiative.

The provider will work closely with participating general practices, in the Coffs Harbour area, to improve refugee patients’ access to healthcare services and overcome any barriers they may encounter in receiving care. 

Impact in the community

Coffs Harbour is a major regional settlement location for newly arrived refugees to Australia. The Coffs Harbour Refugee Health Service (RHS) is a multi-disciplinary clinic for these newly arrived humanitarian entrants.

Most refugees who receive care at the RHS are unable to transition to mainstream general practice. A range of factors are contributing to this issue, including limited availability of GPs in the area, cultural barriers, inconsistent use of support services, difficulties in navigating the health system and financial barriers.

The inability to transition clients to mainstream general practice is not sustainable and if it is not addressed, it will result in even greater burden as patients continually return to the RHS or present at emergency departments.

This initiative aims to assist general practices in accepting and maintaining refugee patients.

Service implmentation

The trial program is due to commence in the second half of 2024 and will run for a period of 24 months.

Have questions? Contact our Commissioning team.

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Supporting refugee transition to general practice service

Application Form

Before submitting your application, please review Section A: Invitation, Section B: Return Schedules, Standard Terms & Conditions and evaluation criteria below.

To submit your application, please download and complete Section B: Return Schedules to include in your submission.

Submissions Close 8 October 2024, 5:00pm.

  • An Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Completion of all schedules in the Section B: Participant Return Schedules
  • Financial Capacity
  • Required insurances

Applicants will be assessed by an evaluation panel against the weighted criteria.

 

Once you have submitted your application, our team will be in contact with you regarding the outcome of the EOI process over the next 1-2 months.

This initiative aims to assist general practices in accepting and maintaining refugee patients.

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