Migration Trends Webinar Recap — Insights & Resources

On 3 Dec 2025, 97 participants from the Ministry, Local Health Districts, community services, and multicultural organisations joined our webinar exploring the latest migration trends in NSW — and what they mean for health equity, community engagement, and service planning. The session drew on fresh migration data to provide actionable insights for health services, highlighting how new arrivals, visa-holders, asylum-seekers, international students, and temporary workers often face barriers to care, particularly for sensitive conditions like HIV, hepatitis, or STIs. Presenters shared strategies for culturally safe, multilingual, and low-barrier health services to improve prevention, reduce stigma, and support long-term community health.

The webinar featured three powerful presentations followed by a lively Q&A. The full session and slide decks are now available for download.

Presenter Overview & Key Takeaways

Presenter(s) Organisation Materials Available Key Takeaways
Paula Schalke MHAHS – Multicultural HIV and  Hepatitis Service Download Slide Deck (PDF) Overseas migration drove ~80% of NSW’s population growth in 2023–24. Migrants now come from more diverse regions — Southern/Central Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America — increasing demand for culturally appropriate, multilingual health services, especially for BBV/STI prevention and care.
Kylie MacKie Asylum Seekers Centre Download Slide Deck (PDF) Many asylum-seekers face barriers (no Medicare, language, cost, stigma). The centre provides nurse-led clinics, pro-bono GPs, referral support, and essential social services. Flexible, community-centred care is vital for health equity.
Mal Fruen OAM & Tarek Koroisamanunu NSW Council for Pacific Communities Download Slide Deck (PDF) PALM scheme Pacific workers often lack stable visas or health access, face social isolation and financial stress. Culturally safe outreach, health access advocacy, and community-led support for physical and mental health are critical, especially in regional areas.

Watch the full 'Migration Trends' webinar (3 Dec 2025) - Click the links below to view. 

For NSW Health Staff (NSW Health email required):
Watch on SharePoint (internal access)

For community members and external partners:
Watch on Google Drive (open access)

    Additional Resources

    • MHAHS NSW Post-Pandemic Migration Analysis Report 2025 [Download report here]
    • NSW STI Data Report 2024 [Download report here]
    • HIV – What You Need to Know (multilingual booklet) — [Visit Resource Page here]
    • Are You Living with Hepatitis B? campaign resources — [Visit Resource  Page here]
    • NSW Council for Pacific Communities — [Visit Website here] 
    • Asylum Seekers Centre — [Visit Website here]