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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/getting-medical-help-when-the-doctors-clinic-is-closed-understanding-health-and-health
This chapter titled 'Getting medical help when the doctors clinic is closed' is one of 4 chapters developed with and for the Afghan community. The 4 chapters aim to: improve the health literacy of viewers, improve appropriate utilisation of health services and improve health. This particular chapter provides information on accessing after hours health care services, as well as community health services
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-ready-for-school-understanding-health-and-health-services-an-afghan-community
01 Jun 2015... This chapter titled 'Getting ready for school' is one of 6 chapters developed with and for the Afghan community. The 6 chapters aim to: improve the health literacy of viewers, improve appropriate utilisation of health services and improve health. This particular chapter provides information on child health, development and child services. These include: maternal and child health services; general practice clinics; kindergartens, playgroups and mothers groups.
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/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/glossary-of-medical-terminology-for-immunisation-and-vaccine-development
01 Jul 2021... Supporting communication for the COVID-19 vaccination program. This glossary was developed to help community organisations, translators and interpreters, bilingual workers, and community leaders to better understand and communicate about vaccine development and implementation.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/mental-health-and-wellbeing
01 Apr 2021... Information on how to improve the mental health and wellbeing of yourself, your family and your community and what support is available.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/protect-yourself-and-your-family-wash-your-hands-regularly-poster
01 Apr 2019... The Department of Health Victoria poster outlines why and how you should wash your hands. One of the main reasons is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as influenza.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-and-vision-loss
01 Feb 2018... Health promotion information sheet on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services. This information is also available in audio formats.
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