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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/family-violence-and-partner-visas-factsheet
01 Jul 2022... There are some important things you can do to stay safe and ensure you have a valid visa. You can use the checklist to help as part of safety planning.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/female-genital-cutting-multicultural-parent-easy-guide
Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is against the law in all States and Territories of Australia. It is also against the law to take a girl to another country to be cut. FGC harms the health and wellbeing of girls and women.
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-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/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/finding-a-home-in-victoria
01 Apr 2019... Finding a home when you are new to Australia can be difficult and confusing. Renting, paying bills, finding help in a new system all present challenges for new arrivals. Finding a home in Victoria was developed to support people of refugee backgrounds to find their way around the housing system. It includes information on tenants' rights, how to choose an energy provider, social housing, and who can help in case of homelessness. This online booklet was developed in consultation with newly-arrived communities and is published in English, Arabic and Dari
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/introduction-to-the-refugee-minor-program-rmp
01 Jan 2017... The RMP provides support to children and young people who are refugees, under 18 years of age and are in Victoria without their parents. They are known as 'Unaccompanied Humanitarian (or Refugee) Minors' (UHM's). The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) refer UHM clients who reside in Victoria with a custodian or a carer to the RMP.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/status-resolution-support-services-srss-payment-reporting-your-income-bilingual-version
30 Nov 2022... If you or your partner have started working, you need to inform Centrelink immediately. This is because what you and your partner earn affects your Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments. This fact sheet explains how and what you need to report.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/recently-arrived-in-australia-bilingual-version
This brochure contains information that might be useful to you if you've recently moved to Australia. Settling in can be a challenging experience. As a new arrival, you may be able to get some payments and services from the Australian Government. The brochure is bilingual. Scroll to the end of the document to read the English version.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/tuberculosis-tb-screening-for-migrants
Before or shortly after you arrive in Queensland, the Australian Government may ask you to go to a Tuberculosis Control Unit in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville or Cairns for tuberculosis health screening. This service is free of charge.
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