Experiences of Migrants and Refugees Accessing Healthcare Services in Regional Australia

William Mude

doi:10.1007/978-981-95-1987-3_9

Experiences of Migrants and Refugees Accessing Healthcare Services in Regional Australia

William Mude

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Abstract

The challenges faced by migrants and refugees in accessing healthcare in regional Australia are multifaceted. Language barriers, cultural differences, and limited access to healthcare resources all contribute to the difficulties in obtaining necessary medical care. This chapter aims to highlight these challenges and will provide insights on how to inform policy and practice for improving healthcare access and outcomes for migrant populations in regional Australia. The chapter seeks to not only understand these challenges but also to propose potential solutions that can make a real difference in the lives of migrants and refugees. By addressing these barriers, the chapter seeks to not only enhance healthcare access and outcomes but also to attract migrants and refugees to resettle in regional areas. The chapter intends to synthesise evidence from successful literature reports to inform strategies for improving healthcare access for migrants and refugees in regional Australia. Ultimately, enhancing healthcare resources in regional areas will benefit not only migrants and refugees but also the broader regional population, which is currently under-resourced in terms of healthcare services.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Beyond the Cities
Subtitle of host publication	The Dynamics of Migrant Settlement in Regional Australia
Editors	Ataus Samad , Aparna Hebbani, Nichole Georgeou
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	9
Pages	153-166
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	978-981-95-1987-3
ISBN (Print)	978-981-95-1986-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1987-3_9
Publication status	Published - 2026

Publication series

Name	Sustainable Development Goals Series
Volume	Part F1113
ISSN (Print)	2523-3084
ISSN (Electronic)	2523-3092

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Cultural differences
Healthcare access
Language barriers
Migrants
Refugees
Regional Australia

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Experiences of Migrants and Refugees Accessing Healthcare Services in Regional Australia. / Mude, William.
Beyond the Cities: The Dynamics of Migrant Settlement in Regional Australia. ed. / Ataus Samad ; Aparna Hebbani; Nichole Georgeou. Singapore: Springer , 2026. p. 153-166 (Sustainable Development Goals Series; Vol. Part F1113).

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