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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/fever-in-children-by-royal-childrens-hospital
Fever (a high temperature) is common in children. Fever is a normal response to many illnesses, the most common being an infection in the body. Fever itself is usually not harmful - in fact, it helps the body's immune system fight off infection.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-medical-help-on-weekends-public-holidays-and-at-night
31 Mar 2023... This resource is designed for migrants living in Victoria and explains the options available for medical help after hours or on weekends. It also explains when to attend the emergency department and when to call an ambulance.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hepatitis-c-what-you-need-to-know
The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/home-fire-safety-audio
01 Nov 2020... Audio files to download with information about Home Fire Safety. Most fatal fires occur in the home, but the real tragedy is that many of these could be avoided. This brochures provides a checklist on preventative measures you can undertake to minimise the chance of a fire in your house.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/home-safety-poster
Home safety and injury prevention poster.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-use-medicines-correctly
31 Mar 2023... This brochure provides basic information on how to use medicines correctly. It also explains the difference between generic and branded, over-the-counter and prescription medicines and what a repeat is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/infant-hepatitis-b-immunisation-information
16 Dec 2021... Information about the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborn babies. Includes information about the disease, why babies should have the vaccine, and information about possible side effects. It is important to start the hepatitis B immunisation as soon as possible after birth.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospitals-surgery-and-procedures
01 Aug 2017... If you need surgery or other medical procedures, you are likely to attend a clinic or hospital in Victoria. This information will take you through the preparation for a stay in hospital, provide advice about managing your stay through to recovery and discharge. Practical information about paperwork, costs and payments is also available here.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-know-if-its-a-scam-bilingual-version
01 Nov 2019... A scam is designed to trick you into giving away your money or personal information. This guide explains how to tell the difference between scams and genuine contact from Centrelink.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/introduction-to-the-refugee-minor-program-rmp
01 Jan 2017... The RMP provides support to children and young people who are refugees, under 18 years of age and are in Victoria without their parents. They are known as 'Unaccompanied Humanitarian (or Refugee) Minors' (UHM's). The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) refer UHM clients who reside in Victoria with a custodian or a carer to the RMP.