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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/birdie-and-the-virus
01 Feb 2021... A virus has made Birdie's friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? A story for young children about recovering from a virus. Natural disasters like storms, cyclones, floods or fire can be very frightening and upsetting for babies and young children. Playing a therapeutic game or reading a story with a caring adult can help a young child work through the scary experiences and 'big feelings'. There's information for parents and carers too. Translations of this resource can be viewed and downloaded by scrolling down to the section "Languages other than English" and selecting your preferred language.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions or clarify a client's needs. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complaints-under-the-racial-discrimination-act
01 May 2020... The Racial Discrimination Act makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. This fact sheet explains when the law is used, what racial discrimination and racial hatred are, when the offensive behaviour is against the law and what you can do if you experience discrimination or racial hatred.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-grief-and-trauma-support-for-those-impacted-by-covid-19-in-the-aged
01 Dec 2020... This fact sheet provides useful information about grief and trauma support services for those impacted by COVID-19 in the aged care sector. The services are available for residential aged care residents, home care recipients, their loved ones and aged care staff.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/covid-19-vaccination-pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-covid-19-vaccines
01 Aug 2021... COVID-19 can be serious for women who are pregnant. The best way to reduce your risk is to get all the COVID-19 vaccinations recommended for your age group or individual health needs. You can receive the vaccine at any stage of pregnancy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-fire-safe-fact-sheet-2-tips-around-the-home
Fire-safe behaviour is reliant on the awareness of risk and knowing what to do to reduce that risk. Adequate supervision and positive role modelling for young children is very important. Parents and carers can help reduce this risk by controlling or removing possible re-hazards around the home.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-fire-safe-fact-sheet-4-be-prepared-for-a-fire
Advice on how to be prepared for a fire
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-treatment-for-anaphylaxis
01 Feb 2018... Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and potentially life-threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/food-safety-guidelines-for-the-preparation-and-display-of-sushi
01 Nov 2020... This document aims to provide retail and food service businesses with information on the safe preparation and display of Sushi. It covers areas such as: Receipt of raw materials/sushi, preparation of sushi, display of Sushi.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/from-primary-to-high-school-the-next-big-step
This information sheet contains advice on how parents can help their child with the transition from primary to high school.
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