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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/getting-medical-help-when-the-doctors-clinic-is-closed-understanding-health-and-health
This chapter titled 'Getting medical help when the doctors clinic is closed' is one of 4 chapters developed with and for the Afghan community. The 4 chapters aim to: improve the health literacy of viewers, improve appropriate utilisation of health services and improve health. This particular chapter provides information on accessing after hours health care services, as well as community health services
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-ready-for-school-understanding-health-and-health-services-an-afghan-community
01 Jun 2015... This chapter titled 'Getting ready for school' is one of 6 chapters developed with and for the Afghan community. The 6 chapters aim to: improve the health literacy of viewers, improve appropriate utilisation of health services and improve health. This particular chapter provides information on child health, development and child services. These include: maternal and child health services; general practice clinics; kindergartens, playgroups and mothers groups.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-to-know-health-care-in-australia-a-pocket-guide-for-new-arrivals
A short overview on Australian health services and how to access them.
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/independent-assessments-getting-ready-for-next-year-easy-read
01 Aug 2020... Information on independent assessments for the NDIS. Assessments are how NDIS work out how your disability affects your life and what supports you need from the NDIS.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospitals-surgery-and-procedures
01 Aug 2017... If you need surgery or other medical procedures, you are likely to attend a clinic or hospital in Victoria. This information will take you through the preparation for a stay in hospital, provide advice about managing your stay through to recovery and discharge. Practical information about paperwork, costs and payments is also available here.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/making-a-complaint-with-the-victorian-department-of-health
If you are dissatisfied with any service provided, contracted, funded or regulated by the Department of Health you can make a complaint. This fact sheet explains the process you can follow on making the complaint.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/making-private-health-insurance-simpler-for-everyone
01 Aug 2019... The Australian Government has introduced reforms that will simplify private health insurance and help people choose the coverage that best suits their needs. This fact sheet lists the significant changes that will start to roll out in April 2019.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/mental-health-services-in-victoria
01 Aug 2017... This subtitled video provides information on the range of mental health support services available in Victoria 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It outlines how these services can provide treatment, information, tools and advice on how to deal with a range of mental health issues.
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