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01 May 2021... A simple resource about cervical screening. The design and content are guided by women from migrant and refugee backgrounds as well as health and multicultural sector professionals to ensure the resource is easy to understand, accurate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive.  The resource explains reasons for regular participation in cervical screening, what is involved in the test, and includes information about the HPV vaccine.

01 Nov 2021... This is a video about the cervical screening test. A cervical screening test can be life saving.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers common questions about abortion/termination. What kind of abortion is available in Australia? What are the health impacts of having an abortion? Who can seek an abortion? How much will an abortion cost? What can influence someone's decision to have an abortion?

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about endometriosis. What is endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What are the signs of endometriosis?

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about cervical screening and cervical cancer. What is cervical screening? Who should have the cervical screening test? How is the cervical screening test performed? What should people know about HPV and cervical screening?

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about breast cancer and cancer screening. Who can get breast cancer? Who is at higher risk? What are the signs to look out for? What happens at a breast screening appointment? Will the screening be painful or embarrassing? Can someone come with me to the appointment? How can I learn more about breast screening? What's the good news about breast cancer?

01 Aug 2018... A trial of void is a test to check bladder function. This is an instructional fact sheet for patients of the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne explaining the procedure.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have breast cancer or could have breast cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

02 Feb 2024... This poster aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) in newly arrived women from refugee backgrounds and encourages them to seek support.

31 Dec 2022... This Cancer Council fact sheet has information on early detection of ovarian cancer in the Australian context. It has information on risk factors, testing, limitations on screening and monitoring, symptoms, and where to get reliable information.