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Medicare
Read information about Medicare, which is a national scheme that provides Australians (and some overseas visitors) with free or subsidised health services.
NSW Refugee Health Service (NSW RHS)
Learn about the NSW Refugee Health Service which provides a range of clinical services and medical assessments for recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers.
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
Read information about the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, which specialises in communicating and engaging with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS)
Read information about Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), an organisation that assists thousands of people every year heal from the scars of torture and refugee trauma, and rebuild their lives in Australia.
Urgent care services
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