Workshop title: Co-designing Solutions to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity for Migrant and Refugee Populations in High-Income Countries
1
School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
2
Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
3
Women’s Health SIG, Public Health Association of Australia, Canberra, Australia
4
Health Promotion SIG, Public Health Association of Australia, Canberra, Australia
5
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SIG, Public Health Association of Australia, Canberra, Australia
6
Adolescent and Youth Advisory Group Member, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
7
International Health SIG, Public Health Association of Australia, Caberra, Australia
8
Child and Youth Health SIG, Public Health Association of Australia, Canberra, Australia
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a fundamental human right. In Australia, migrant and refugee populations continue to face inequities due to limited culturally responsive care, health literacy, and system inclusiveness. Adolescents and young people encounter added barriers from stigma and limited youth-friendly services. This workshop draws on national studies, community partnerships, and consumer-led initiatives to advance SRH equity for migrant and refugee populations in Australia. Using mixed-methods and participatory approaches, it examines how co-designed, evidence-informed strategies can enhance inclusion, accessibility, and responsiveness across the health system.
METHODS:
The research underpinning this workshop integrates: 1. Evidence synthesis and mapping to identify gaps in SRH policy, practice, and research for migrant and refugee women, men, and youth;1-4 2. Community-driven priority setting to define key SRH challenges and inform service redesign;5 and 3. Consumer advisory groups representing adolescents, young adults, and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds to guide equitable health program development.6 The workshop will feature short presentations from researchers and community partners, followed by an interactive discussion to identify actionable strategies for embedding cultural and contextual responsiveness in SRH policy and service delivery.
RESULTS:
It is anticipated that this workshop will demonstrate the importance of integrating community perspectives into SRH initiatives to ensure equitable access and culturally safe care. Building on evidence gap maps and participatory models, the workshop will generate tangible outputs such as a set of actionable recommendations and a draft policy brief to inform future programs and policy dialogues aimed at improving engagement and inclusion of migrant and refugee populations.
CONCLUSIONS:
Advancing SRH equity in Australia requires bridging research, community experience, and system design. This workshop will showcase scalable, evidence-based models to inform inclusive and sustainable SRH programs for migrant and refugee populations, including adolescents and young people.
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a fundamental human right. In Australia, migrant and refugee populations continue to face inequities due to limited culturally responsive care, health literacy, and system inclusiveness. Adolescents and young people encounter added barriers from stigma and limited youth-friendly services. This workshop draws on national studies, community partnerships, and consumer-led initiatives to advance SRH equity for migrant and refugee populations in Australia. Using mixed-methods and participatory approaches, it examines how co-designed, evidence-informed strategies can enhance inclusion, accessibility, and responsiveness across the health system.
METHODS:
The research underpinning this workshop integrates: 1. Evidence synthesis and mapping to identify gaps in SRH policy, practice, and research for migrant and refugee women, men, and youth;1-4 2. Community-driven priority setting to define key SRH challenges and inform service redesign;5 and 3. Consumer advisory groups representing adolescents, young adults, and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds to guide equitable health program development.6 The workshop will feature short presentations from researchers and community partners, followed by an interactive discussion to identify actionable strategies for embedding cultural and contextual responsiveness in SRH policy and service delivery.
RESULTS:
It is anticipated that this workshop will demonstrate the importance of integrating community perspectives into SRH initiatives to ensure equitable access and culturally safe care. Building on evidence gap maps and participatory models, the workshop will generate tangible outputs such as a set of actionable recommendations and a draft policy brief to inform future programs and policy dialogues aimed at improving engagement and inclusion of migrant and refugee populations.
CONCLUSIONS:
Advancing SRH equity in Australia requires bridging research, community experience, and system design. This workshop will showcase scalable, evidence-based models to inform inclusive and sustainable SRH programs for migrant and refugee populations, including adolescents and young people.
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