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01 May 2021... A simple resource about cervical screening. The design and content are guided by women from migrant and refugee backgrounds as well as health and multicultural sector professionals to ensure the resource is easy to understand, accurate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive.  The resource explains reasons for regular participation in cervical screening, what is involved in the test, and includes information about the HPV vaccine.

02 Feb 2024... This poster aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) in newly arrived women from refugee backgrounds and encourages them to seek support.

18 Apr 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes tips on how to stay healthy throughout life, a description of various health checks and recommendations for specific health checks at different ages and life stages.

13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health explains how pregnancy begins, what effects your chances of getting pregnant and an overview of the female reproductive system.  It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. This video provides general information only. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

01 May 2023... Information for patients and families about pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them. 

01 Jun 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes information on s exual health and sexuality, the importance of consent, different types of contraception, unplanned pregnancy and abortion.

19 Oct 2023... This video shares information about how providing care to relatives or friends overseas can impact your mental health and well-being. For many migrant and refugee women living in Australia, being a long-distance caregiver is part of everyday life. Caring for those far away can feel satisfying and fulfilling. Other times, it can be challenging, and it may impact our mental health.   

19 Jun 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their cervical screening.

22 Apr 2022... The Cervical screening – taking care of your health Flipchart and Facilitator Manual have been designed to support those providing information on cervical cancer and cervical screening to women from different cultural backgrounds, particularly those eligible to participate in the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). The Flipchart will assist health and community organisations/workers to explain how cervical cancer develops and how it can be prevented through cervical screening. There is information to explain the Cervical Screening Test which is recommended every five years for all women between the ages of 25– to 74 who have ever been sexually active. This resource is also available in PDF format.

01 Mar 2022... This information is for pregnant or postnatal women who have a DRAM (Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Muscle). It explains what DRAM is, how it can affect you and what you can do to help it recover.