Tagmobility and migration

The Experience of International Students Before and During COVID-19: Housing, work, study, and wellbeing

By J Pope
In Multicultural communities, Young people
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 University of Technology Sydney, Australian Research Council study (DP190101073), International students’ experience of renting accommodation in Australia is a crucial but overlooked determinant of their wellbeing, which has been brought into stark relief by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report is based on two surveys of international students in the private rental sector (PRS). The...

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Impact of COVID-19 on Migrant and Refugee Women and Children Experiencing DFV

By J Pope
In Multicultural communities, Sexual, gendered & partner violence
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Women’s Safety NSW, Published: July 31, 2020 Whilst research on the prevalence of violence against migrant and refugee women is limited, what is known is that cultural, language and systemic barriers serve to reduce access to safety and support for this group of women, and they are at higher risk of domestic homicide. (AIC 2020) This also corresponds with lower rates of reporting amongst...

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Asian, Gay & COVID-19 (Free online event)

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, LGBTIQ+ issues, Multicultural communities
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 Gay Asian Proud & Thorne Harbour Health, July 2020 A live online chat with James & Amirul – sharing their lived experience as same-sex attracted guys with Asian backgrounds. Date And Time: Thu, 6 August 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ACST Living Room Sharing Session: Join Gay Asian Proud (GAP) coordinators James and Amirul in this casual, friendly and insightful conversation about being...

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Estimates of female genital mutilation/cutting: comparison between a nationwide survey in midwifery practices and extrapolation-model

By J Pope
In Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Multicultural communities, Reproductive health
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Kawous, R., van den Muijsenbergh, M.E.T.C., Geraci, D. et al.  Estimates of female genital mutilation/cutting in the Netherlands: a comparison between a nationwide survey in midwifery practices and extrapolation-model.  BMC Public Health 20, 1033 (2020). Background Owing to migration, female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) has become a growing concern in host countries in which FGM/C is not...

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Lived experience of sexual violence among trans women of colour from CALD backgrounds in Australia

By J Pope
In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Sexual, gendered & partner violence
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ANROWS, June 2020 Crossing the line: Lived experience of sexual violence among trans women of colour from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia This research set out to increase understanding of the lived experience of being a trans woman of colour living in Australia, in relation to gender transitioning and experiences of sexual violence. Using a large comparative...

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New ‘Syphilis Is Still Out There’ Campaign for Health Professionals

By J Pope
In Aboriginal Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), SHINE SA news & events
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The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) & SHINE SA, May 2020 The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) and SHINE SA have released a new social media campaign for health professionals. The campaign aims to raise awareness of syphilis screening and treatment during COVID-19. Syphilis Is Still Out There Campaign for Health Professionals While we deal with the...

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