Iraqi-born Dr Mohammed Alebrahimi understands the isolation of arriving as a refugee to a new country. While still studying, he established People First Healthcare, sharing knowledge of Australian health services and providing better health outcomes for the elderly and isolated.
With the help of his mother, he also established the Beloved Group, aimed at getting people out of their house and into their community. Today the social network group has more than 3,000 people and offers wider support services and education.
To relieve unemployment in the migrant community, optometrist Mohammed has established businesses and worked with AMES Australia to offer vocational training, employment, health services and information to those in need.
His work has mainly focused on the Arabic speaking communities, but his passion has extended to delivering culturally appropriate care for all, especially refugee and migrant groups. Currently his practice supports up to 10 different languages and nearly every member of staff is bi-lingual.