Published: 11 Jul 2022 849 views
Migrants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds are vulnerable for health disparities relating to insecure housing and homelessness. Understanding the intersections between health, housing and migration is critical to reducing these health inequities. This research project will examine public health strategies to address housing insecurity and health outcomes for migrants from CaLD backgrounds in Western Australia (WA).
Population mobility and migration increase vulnerability for housing insecurity and a range of communicable and non-communicable health issues. Influencing factors include level of control over travel, transnational health practices, individual and organisational health literacy, cultural and linguistic diversity, migration and health policy, social networks, and support in country of origin and destination. For example, asylum seekers and refugees are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health issues increasing the risk of homelessness. This may be due to settlement processes, loss of connection with country of origin and stress associated with seeking asylum. In turn, people who experience homelessness or housing stress are often at risk of a range of mental and physical health issues, social exclusion, and discrimination.
Application Deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
Country to study | Australia |
School to study | Curtin University, Cyprus International University, Daemen College, Dalarna University |
Type | Undergraduate |
Sponsor | Curtin University |
Gender | Men and Women |
Curtin University will provide the selected candidates an annual package (stipend and tuition fees) of about $70,000 per annum including a 100% fee offset for up to 4 years and a stipend at $28,854 p.a. for up to a maximum of 3.5 years.
If this project excites you, and your research skills and experience are a good fit for this specific project, you should contact the Project Lead (listed below in the enquires section) via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. ahead of the closing date.