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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/8-simple-steps-to-keep-safe-during-your-hospital-stay
01 May 2018... This patient safety card answers your questions and makes your hospital stay as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible.
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/safe-use-of-medicines-fact-sheet
01 Aug 2020... Fact sheet with information on how to use your medicines safely.
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/transition-care-program-client-information-and-agreement
01 Feb 2023... This document provides information for consumers about the Victorian Transition Care Program and the Client Agreement. The Client Agreement is a formal agreement between the TCP Service Provider (the authorised Health Service that runs the program) and the person receiving care or their representative. It outlines the terms and conditions of the care provided by the TCP Service Provider.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/uluru-statement-from-the-heart-in-your-language-podcast
The Uluru Statement from the Heart outlines a way forward for recognising First Nations in Australia's Constitution. SBS radio - in consultation with the Uluru dialogue - is sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart with multicultural communities by translating it into more than 60 languages, available now as a podcast and in written form.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-pain-in-less-than-5-minutes-video
This video helps people with chronic pain a manage the impacts of chronic pain on their emotions and personal relationships and help with pain management.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hepatitis-c-what-you-need-to-know
31 Jul 2016... The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hiv-facts
01 Nov 2022... HIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that weakens the immune system. It damages white blood cells called CD4 cells. These cells fight infection and disease. This damage makes it more difficult for the body to fight off other infections. HIV also uses CD4 cells to make more of itself and infect other CD4 cells. There is no cure for HIV, but treatment is very effective and can keep you healthy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/priority-primary-care-centres-ppccs-translated-flyers
09 Mar 2023... Victorian priority primary care centres (PPCCs) support local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response.
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