Migrant and refugee families face many issues when relocating to a new country. Migrant families often relocate voluntarily, however, refugee families often have no choice. Both these groups have specific health needs to be addressed in order to build a new and healthy life. Some of the issues experienced by these families are social exclusion, the loss of family and community networks, cultural differences, education gaps, financial stress, and language barriers. Many refugees are detained in detention centres, and exposed to adverse conditions, resulting in psychological issues which health care providers are often ill equipped to handle.
As a community health nurse we can support acculturation in order to allow these families the best possible