Migrants may experience immunisation inequities compared with the host population related to barriers with accessing immunisations in their home countries, while migrating and/or post-arrival. This retrospective cohort study explored vaccination…
Ethnicity and Diversity
Vaccine-preventable disease-associated hospitalisations among migrant and non-migrant children in New Zealand
By: Charania, N.A., Paynter, J., Lee, A.C., Watson, D.G., Turner, N.M.
Published: 2020-04-01
Migrants may experience a higher burden of vaccine-preventable disease (VPD)-associated hospitalisations compared to the host population. A retrospective cohort study from 2006 to 2015 was conducted that linked de-identified data…
Children & Youth Immunisation Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
RASNZ Refugee Resettlement and Support Services in the Auckland Region: A Study in the Era of COVID-19
By: Dr Annette Mortensen
Published: 2020-12-02
The study describes multiple systemic barriers to former refugee groups receiving adequate and equitable support in New Zealand health, housing, income support, education and social services. Access to services is…
COVID-19 Migrants and Former Refugees Social Services
Health
RASNZ COVID-19 Response Study: Remote Psychosocial Service Provision to Former Refugee and Asylum Seeker Communities in Auckland During Lockdown
By: Anette Mortensen
Published: 2020-08-24
This study was commissioned to capture the experiences of Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) clinical and community services as they responded to COVID 19; and to understand the impact…
COVID-19 Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees
Health
Refugees as ‘Others’: Social and cultural citizenship rights for refugees in NZ health services
By: Mortensen, A.C.
Published: 2008-03-09
Citizenship, as effective social, cultural and economic participation for refugee groups, depends on appropriate institutional structures and processes in resettlement societies. This thesis using critical social theoretical perspectives addresses the…
Health & Wellbeing Human Rights & Civil Liberties Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand Issue 37 Te Puna Whakaaro. Chapter ‘Health”. Public Health System Responsiveness to Refugee Groups in New Zealand: Activation from the Bottom Up.
By: Annette Mortensen
Published: 2011-06-01
Issue 37 of the Social Policy Journal of New Zealand comprises research papers on a wide range of topics with implications for policy across the social sector. Research relating to…
Community Development Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees
Health
Refugee Health Care: A Handbook for Health Professionals
By: Dr Annette Mortensen, Dr William Rainger, Sally Hughes
Published: 2012-06-01
In the 10 years since the publication of the first refugee health handbook there have been considerable steps taken toward improving long-term settlement outcomes for refugees settled in New Zealand.…
Advocacy Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Best Practice Principles: CALD Cultural Competency Standards and Framework.
By: Sue Lim – Manager, WDHB Asian Health Support Services Dr Annette Mortensen, Project Manager, Migrant Health Programme – Northern Regional Alliance Ltd
Published: 2014-11-01
The purpose of this document is to:1. Provide Information about CALD population demographics and characteristics, increasing workforce diversity, service barriers, and why the need for cultural competence2. Recommend Best Practice…
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
Cultural case workers in child disability services: an evidence-based model of cultural responsiveness for refugee families
By: A Mortensen, S Latimer & I Yusuf
Published: 2014-08-11
The medical/disabled category for quota refugees selected for resettlement in New Zealand allows entry to those who have either a medical condition that can be treated or helped in New…
Children & Youth Disability Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Improving Educational Achievement for Students from Somali Backgrounds in Auckland, New Zealand: An Evaluation of a School Catch–Up Programme.
By: Mahad Warsame Auckland District Health Board Community Child Health and Disability Services – Regional Refugee Community Health Worker Team Annette Mortensen Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy, Asian, Migrant and Refugee Health Action Plan, Northern Regional Alliance Jennifer Janif Family & Community Services New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
Published: 2014-12-02
From arrival in New Zealand refugee students are disadvantaged as they will often not have had the experience of formal education. In New Zealand, the mismatch of age and placement…
Children & Youth Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Health
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Implications for ED Care in Auckland, New Zealand
By: Nicola Young, MPH, MPhil (Hons), RCpN, Dip Ed, RCpN, and Annette Mortensen
Published: 2003-08-29
The increasing use of emergency departments by refugee and migrant groups reflects the shifting ethnic composition of central Auckland. Refugees are different from other immigrants and from low-income families in…
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
Improving Educational Achievement for Students From Somali Backgrounds in Auckland, New Zealand: An Evaluation of a School Catch–Up Programme.
By: Mahad Warsame, Annette Mortensen and Jennifer Janif
Published: 2014-12-01
From arrival in New Zealand refugee students are disadvantaged as they will often not have had the experience of formal education. In New Zealand, the mismatch of age and placement…