Review of Predeparture Medical Screening (PDMS)

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is undertaking a review of the Pre-departure medical screening service. The Department is keen to get responses from GPs in direct contact with clients receiving a Pre-departure medical screening.

GPs or clinics seeing refugee patients are asked to reply to DIACs questionnaire.

Responses are to be emailed to IHSS.health@immi.gov.au or mailed to
IHSS Case Management.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
PO Box 25
BELCONNEN 2616
by the 26th May.
Foundation House is also forwarding the questionnaire to Refugee Health Nurses, GP Special Interest Groups, and other GPs known to them.

For further information the contact is

Ann Kemeny, Manager Humanitarian Settlement Victoria
Telephone: 03 9235 3355 Fax: 03 9235 3266 Mobile: 0401 142 785
Email: ann.kemeny@immi.gov.au.