This fact sheet provides qualitative and quantitative insights into the health and wellbeing of people of multicultural backgrounds in Gippsland, Victoria. It includes community and professional perspectives, and identifies priority issues. It also provides information about relevant services and supports.

Priority issues

• Barriers accessing mental health care and suicide prevention services and support
• Racism
• Lack of culturally appropriate family violence services
• Lack of community spaces to meet and organise events
• High reliance on multicultural volunteers in community organisations
• Education and training.