Refugee Week 2026 highlights connection, care and culturally safe healthcare

Refugee Week 2026 highlights connection, care and culturally safe healthcare

12 May 2026

The week also focuses on building stronger connections and highlighting the importance of culturally safe and trauma-informed care, particularly in regions such as South Western Sydney, which receives the highest number of refugees in New South Wales.

Healthcare needs for refugee communities often include complex physical and mental health challenges linked to trauma, interrupted care, and settlement experiences.

Key issues include:

  • Trauma-informed and culturally safe care to address complex health and mental health needs
  • Barriers to accessing healthcare, including language differences, financial stress and system navigation challenges
  • Social determinants of health such as housing, employment, education and visa-related concerns
  • The need for holistic, wraparound support through coordinated community services

The week also draws attention to the role of community organisations and health services in supporting refugee wellbeing through integrated care pathways.

More information is available through Refugee Week activities, the NSW Refugee Health Guide, and the NSW Refugee Health Service, along with local organisations providing support across South Western Sydney.

Refugee Week continues to emphasise that effective healthcare for refugee populations requires not only clinical care, but also strong community connection and coordinated support systems.

https://swsphn.com.au/

Source: South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN)

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