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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/emergency-contraception-methods
01 May 2019... Emergency contraception methods include a pill which is taken up to five days after unprotected sex to reduce the chance of becoming pregnant, or having an intrauterine device fitted within five days of unprotected sex.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/emergency-care-information-for-young-people-placed-in-emergency-care
This fact sheet provides information to a young person about being placed in emergency care by a child protection practitioner.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/emergency-care-information-for-parents-when-a-child-has-been-placed-in-emergency-care
This information sheet provides information for parents about their child being placed in emergency care.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-flood-mould-and-your-health
03 Apr 2024... Community information about mould. Mould is a type of fungi that lives on plant and animal matter. Mould grows best in damp, poorly ventilated areas and reproduces by making spores. When airborne mould spores land on damp spots indoors, they may begin to grow and spread. There is no practical way to eliminate all mould indoors; the best approach is to control the source of moisture.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/emergency-crisis-and-support-services-in-victoria
01 Aug 2017... Emergencies can be medical or family violence emergencies, natural disasters (such as floods, bushfires or heatwaves), communicable diseases (such as pandemic influenza) or a chemical, biological and radioactive emergency. Learn about different types of emergencies and the support services that exist to help you if you are in an emergency situation in Victoria. In an emergency, call triple zero (000).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/measles-poster-for-emergency-department-waiting-room
17 Mar 2023... Measles poster for Emergency Department (ED) waiting room.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/fire-safety-video-victorian-department-of-health
01 May 2018... This video will show you what to do in the event of a fire in your high-rise apartment. Remember to call Triple 000 and ask for fire if you smell smoke. Smoke alarms will alert you to a fire but they don't alert the fire brigade. If there is a fire, always call Triple 000 and ask for fire.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/long-term-care-order-information-for-young-people
An outline of what a 'long term care order' is; how long it lasts, living arrangements for its duration, young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/seeing-a-doctor-specialist-or-health-professional-in-victoria-bilingual
Victoria has a wide range of health care professionals to meet all your health needs. From your local GP to specialists and allied services covering both complimentary medicine and conventional treatments, there is a diverse range of expert to help you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/priority-primary-care-centres-ppccs
01 Feb 2023... The Victoria Government funded PHNs to establish new GP-led Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) to improve access to primary care, particularly in the after-hours period, and ease pressure on emergency departments. The clinics are supporting nearby hospital emergency departments by providing GP-led care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions such as mild infections, fractures and burns. They also offer pathology and imaging services onsite or nearby. Care is available to anyone with or without a Medicare card, at no cost to the patient. (Costs may be required for imaging, pathology and other services.)
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