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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-flood-animal-and-insect-related-hazards
03 Apr 2024... When returning to a flood-affected area, wild animals, including rodents, snakes or spiders, may be trapped in your home, shed or garden. This fact sheet includes information on how to deal with animals and insects after a flood and on minimising the risks.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-flood-returning-home-safely
03 Apr 2024... Information on how to stay safe after a flood. When returning to your home after a flood, read this information to protect yourself and your family from possible injury or illness.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
01 Jan 2025... The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions, clarify a client’s needs and more. 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/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/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/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/understanding-the-australian-medical-system
31 Mar 2023... This resource was designed to help migrants in Victoria navigate and understand the Australian medical system. It briefly explains Medicare and Centrelink cards and the entitlements they offer, how to book a doctor appointment, what bulk billing means, the difference between a GP and a specialist doctor, what a pharmacy is and explains when you need a prescription to buy medicine.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/towards-an-asbestos-free-australia
Fact sheet on the history and facts of Asbestos including the national strategic plan to eradicate it.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-signage-0
01 Jan 2025... The Aged Care Signage will assist residents in aged care facilities in navigating their way around their home or service. Signs such as 'kitchen', 'dining room', 'keep out', 'danger', and 'this way to the garden', will help improve communication with residents and clients and minimise confusion.
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