The Metro South Refugee Health Service offers dedicated healthcare, support and information for refugees and asylum seekers in our region.

The service is based at Logan Central Community Health Centre and provides the following services for free:

• A health assessment by a nurse and the commencement of immunisation for people with a refugee or asylum seeker background in the Metro South region.
• Help finding a family doctor who is experienced at treating people with a refugee or asylum seeker background in Logan, Ipswich or the Gold Coast.
• Referrals to an appropriate GP and other health professionals where required.
• Information and networking with other local agencies that support refugees and asylum seekers.

For health professionals

Metro South Refugee Health Service receives referrals from Access Community Services Logan. A case worker is assigned to every family for five years after arrival. For more information, call 07 3412 8222.

Advice is also available for hospital staff who need help with referral pathways for people with a refugee or asylum seeker background or transferring inpatients to care at home. For more information, please contact Metro South Refugee Health Service on 07 3290 8900 or email metrosouth_refugeehealth@health.qld.gov.au.