Displaying 1-10 of 229 results
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/changed-behaviour-noisy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
This translated resource provides information about dementia and changed behaviour for residents, families and carers. It outlines some causes of noisy behaviour and some tips on how to care for someone with noisy behaviour.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/changed-behaviour-wandering-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
This translated resource provides information about dementia and changed behaviour for residents, families and carers. It outlines some causes of people wandering and some tips on how to care for someone who wanders.
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/constipation-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource providing information about prevention and management of constipation for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may be constipated and also ways to prevent and manage constipation.
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/dehydration-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource with information about prevention and management of dehydration for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs a person may be dehydrated and also ways to prevent and manage dehydration.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/delirium-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource with information about the prevention and management of delirium for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may have delirium, what may cause it and ways to manage delirium.
Any resource that has been reviewed in the past 3 years and complies with the Health Translations Editorial Guidelines will have a tick.