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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.

Advice on how to be prepared for a fire

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.

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.

30 Dec 2022... This "Cot to Bed" brochure has information on when to move a young child out of a cot and into a bed, and how to make your home safe before the move. This knowledge helps prevent babies and toddlers from sustaining injuries from falls. It also provides important information on hazardous kinds of beds and beddings.

31 Dec 2022... Rednose does not recommend co-sleeping, or sharing a sleep surface with your baby. However, if you choose or need to do co-sleeping, this brochure gives information on how to reduce risks. It gives advice on when NOT to co-sleep.

27 Mar 2022... In observance of Multicultural Health Week, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service has published a range of cancer screening resources in 47 languages. These factsheets, brochures, posters and booklets cover topics on breast cancer, cervical screening, bowel cancer, pap test, home test kits, and other vital information on cancer.

01 May 2016... This translated fact sheet provides information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It includes facts regarding an individual's eligibility, reasonable and necessary support, what isn't funded, information about children with disabilities and families, and contact information for interpreters.

If your baby’s movement pattern changes, it may be a sign that they are unwell. Around half of all women who had a stillbirth noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped. This resource explains how often your baby should move and what you should do if it changes.

30 May 2024... This fact sheet provides information on germicidal ultraviolet (UV) lighting used in the Victorian Department of Health's clinical trial ELUCIDAR study . It explains what germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lighting is, how it works, and how it is used safely. More information can be found at Health.Vic's page on ELUCIDAR study.