Refugee health

NAPHL's Refugee Health Nurses work with people who have arrived in North Queensland under the Australian Government’s Humanitarian Program to help them access health care in the Townsville region. They provide health assessments, referrals and ongoing health care while advocating for client rights.

Our Refugee Health Nurses work closely with the Townsville Multicultural Support Group (TMSG) welcoming and settlement services, General Practitioners, Townsville Hospital Services, Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) and referral agencies to make sure newly settled refugees have access to high-quality health care.

Contact us to find out more about our Refugee Health services.

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Important information regarding COVID-19

The health and wellbeing of our clients and our staff is of paramount importance. Our primary goal is to continue to provide services in a safe environment, ensuring both our staff and clients feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Please contact our office to discuss Phone/Telehealth options.
Imagine having years taken off your life

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NAPHL Health Hub

Our newly opened NAPHL Health Hub at 51 Fulham Rd, Pimlico is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering multiple health and wellbeing services in the one location.
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Elders are invited to join us for morning tea and a yarn about how the ITC Program is working to help close the gap for our people.

Australia Day Award nomination for dedication to indigenous health

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited (NAPHL) Indigenous Outreach Worker Mettassa Zaro has been nominated for a Townsville Citizen of the Year award in recognition of his dedication to indigenous health.
NAPHL helps break world record

We did it! Northern Australia Primary Health Limited helped to break the Guinness World Record for the most people wearing high-visibility vests in the one location and it was all for a good cause.
Back to school lunchbox ideas

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Stop using hot weather to skip workouts

Don't let the rising mercury get in the way of your workout. We've got some tips from one of our accredited Exercise Physiologists about exercising safely in the heat.
NAPHL Health Hub

Our newly opened NAPHL Health Hub at 51 Fulham Rd, Pimlico is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering multiple health and wellbeing services in the one location.
“A nurse is not a job, it’s your identity, it’s who you are as a person.”

Refugee Health Nurse Kylie shares what drives her passion for equal access to healthcare and what made her decide to become a nurse.
How to look after your mental health following a natural disaster

As Townsville reflects on the 2019 monsoon event, NAPHL Health Hub mental health clinicians are encouraging locals to be mindful of their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Northern Australia Primary Health Limited is a leading provider of Allied Health and Mental Health services. NAPHL delivers services in Northern Queensland communities such as Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Ingham, Charters Towers, Ayr, Bowen, Richmond and Hughenden. Some of our services include Physiotherapy, Dieticians, NDIS, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Counselling, Massage Therapy, Podiatry and Exercise Physiology.
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NAPHL has a range of factsheets and flyers that can be downloaded and given to clients or patients that explain our services and funded programs.

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