Survey revealed that women from non-English speaking backgrounds are struggling to afford health care

The recently released National Patient Survey of "Jean Hailes for Women’s Health" revealed that 70% of immigrant women are unable to connect with a doctor or health care provider. Dr Prerna Varma, a Research Fellow within the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University says that this year’s survey focused on the pandemic, providing the most up-to-date snapshot of how Australian women are faring in a ‘COVID-19 normal’ environment.

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