Ambi’s message to others:
The more you know the less mysterious Hepatitis becomes. With knowledge comes confidence, which in turn contributes to improved health.
Refugee Health Nurse
I am a HEP Hero because: I believe in taking the discrimination out of any interaction between those who have and those who do not have (from blood borne viruses to skin colour)
I work in primary care as a Refugee Health Nurse. I am honoured to meet all new migrants and those seeking asylum due to their strength, survival and for journeying to Australia. I have learnt much about humanity from my clients. I am and will always be grateful for that.
My journey as a Refugee Health Nurse involved recognising that there were a large number of migrants in Melbourne who did not have access to health services but were from countries with high incidence of hepatitis B.
For example international students, skilled & unskilled migrants and others who arrived with visas other than the humanitarian visa.
The quality of the message is paramount when delivering information to any population/family group or individual. If the information provided is practical and relevant, then it will make the application of this knowledge less stressful for these groups.
The more you know the less mysterious Hepatitis becomes. With knowledge comes confidence, which in turn contributes to improved health.
We welcome people from all cultures, nationalities and religions. Being inclusive and providing equitable services is our commitment.
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