A supra pubic catheter can be required for several reasons – urinary incontinence, urinary retention, post gynaecological surgery or other health problems. This resource is intended to provide instruction on caring for supra pubic catheters.

    Publication date: 2015/07/14 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Women

Text to encourage use of interpreters has been translated and made available as pdfs to allow the text to be inserted into other documents as required.

    Publication date: Sep 28th, 2017

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.

    Publication date: 2012/03/14 03:55:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

It covers the basics of breastfeeding, how and when to feed the baby, explains the normal breast changes and what is not normal when breastfeeding.The resource also provides the contact numbers on where to get help when needed. The resource have been translated in the following languages: Mongolian, Nepalese, Bengali, Indonesian and Thai.

    Publication date: 2021/01/28 13:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

Information about the sexually transmitted infection, chlamydia, including causes, complications, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: Oct 4th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Practical guide for preventing problems with legs including varicose veins. swelling leg ulcers and blood clots.

    Publication date: 2012/09/24 06:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

This brochure answers questions about staph, MRSA, and what to do if a person has MRSA at hospital and at home.

    Publication date: 2017/03/19 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    St Vincent’s Health Australia

     Audience: 
    All

language: albanian (gjuha shqipe), Source: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/resources/publications/translated-blood-pressure-information/

Information on the rights and responsibilities of NSW Health services and staff and patients and carers

    Publication date: 2011/09/21 08:15:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information for families attending the Children's Hospital at Westmead

    Publication date: 2012/10/03 06:40:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

Check list to assess a person's suitability for a BCG vaccination against tuberculosis.

    Publication date: 2013/12/05 23:40:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information on Contamination of Bindeez TM beads

    Publication date: Jun 4th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Mental Health Month 2011. Wellbeing: Invest In Your Life - Language: English - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/general-mental-wellbeing-resources/wellbeing-invest-in-your-life

Fact sheet on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

    Publication date: 2012/07/26 07:40:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Summary of the resource: Incontinent pelvic floor patients are asked to complete a bladder diary to assist their physiotherapist devise a treatment plan and monitor their progress. The ‘Bladder Diary’ resource is a form that can be completed for this purpose to monitor fluid intake and urinary output.

    Publication date: 2015/07/13 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Women

Let's Talk Mental Health. Stigma and Anxiety - Language: Vietnamese - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/lets-talk-mental-health/lets-talk-mental-health

Guide to understanding the inherited blood disorder Beta thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia

     Audience: 
    All

Apnoea of prematurity is a breathing pause that can occur in premature babies. This resource provides advice for parents on the management of apnoea of prematurity.

    Publication date: 2017/02/08 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Children, Parents

Information for parents of children having heart surgery at the Sydney Children's Hospital.Includes information on what to expect before and after surgery, and what services and facilities are available for families in the hospital.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 06:45:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

A parents' guide to recognising signs of disruptive disorders in children, and how to cope.

    Publication date: 2012/06/13 04:45:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

Information about psittacosis, an uncommon disease that can be passed to humans by birds. Includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 05:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

A simple fact sheet that promotes physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It provides guidelines and practical ways to get children more active more often.

    Publication date: 2010/10/25 07:15:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

This resource aims to help keep people healthy and well by encouraging people to move their bodies. Every move counts in increasing participation in the recommended levels of physical activity.

    Publication date: 2023/12/19 17:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

Information about cataracts including symptoms and treatment.

    Publication date: 2013/10/17 04:40:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread,symptoms, treatment and immunisation.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

Preparing formula and sterilising bottles fact sheet provides important information for mothers who choose to formula feed and translated into Mongolian, Nepalese, Bangla, Indonesian and Thai.

    Publication date: 2021/02/16 12:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2021-02-19

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Mothers who choose to formula feed

NSW has a network of TB Prevention and Control Service / Chest Clinics located across the state. The network aims to provide a comprehensive, culturally appropriate and accessible service to all. Our goals are to cure TB, reduce TB illness and prevent the spread of TB within the community.

    Publication date: 2013/12/02 04:05:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

A simple fact sheet that promotes the consumption of the recommended number of serves of fruit and vegetables for children – includes what is a serve, tips to get children to eat fruit and vegies and ways to include these in meals and snacks.

    Publication date: 2013/10/23 06:55:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

A brochure introducing advance care planning for wide distribution.

    Publication date: 2017/02/20 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

Information about venous leg ulcers and how wearing compression stockings can prevent them returning.

    Publication date: 2012/04/11 06:10:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

UK, diverse

Language: language: japanese (日本語), Source: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/resources/publications/translated-blood-pressure-information/

Practical guide for preventing problems with legs including varicose veins. swelling leg ulcers and blood clots.

    Publication date: 2012/09/24 06:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Developmental resource for children aged 6-10 months for those developing the skills of floor mobility, moving in and out of sitting and crawling.

    Publication date: 2020/12/09 13:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Campbelltown Hospital

     Audience: 
    Children and families of children less than 2 years

This brochure provides easily understandable information for patients undergoing total Knee replacement surgery. It contains an explanation of what will happen before, during and after their hospital admission and explains the various roles of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, involved in their care. By providing this information to patients undergoing this surgery, as well as to their families, we hope to optimise post operative outcomes and facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

    Publication date: 2013/11/22 03:55:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

A guide to condoms, female condoms and diaphragms to prevent pregnancy.

    Publication date: 2012/02/29 04:45:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Womans

• Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
• English Title: "Guidebook AIDS and HIV - Current knowledge protection and therapy"

A simple fact sheet that promotes physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It provides guidelines and practical ways to get children more active more often.

    Publication date: 2010/10/25 07:15:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

Action Plan for Asthma

    Publication date: 2014/05/04 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    A & E users

Mental Health Month 2012. Celebrate, Connect and Grow - Language: Italian - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/general-mental-wellbeing-resources/celebrate-connect-grow

The Preparing Little Hands for School package contains ideas on how to encourage your child to develop the fine motor skills that they will need to get ready for school. Children who are 5 to 6 years old will have more advanced skills than children who are 4 to 5 years old

    Publication date: 2020/11/24 14:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

A guide to the cause of seeing spots or 'floaters' in front of the eyes, and what to do if you have them.

    Publication date: 2013/11/18 04:40:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information about the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Mantoux test used to test for tuberculosis.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:30:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

• Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
• English Title: "Guidebook medical rehabilitation for kids and adolescents (Edition for parents)"

Supporting people who look after someone

    Publication date: 2016/09/14 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2020-09-14

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Carers

An information brochure about the Quitline service that provides advice and ongoing support for smokers, their family or friends to quit smoking. This brochure also outlines nicotine replacement therapy products and prescribed medication such as Bupropion (Zyban) or varenicline(Champix)known to be effective in aiding quitting.

    Publication date: 2014/05/29 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

• Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
• English Title: "Guidebook addictions to computer, internet and gambling (Edition Lower Saxony)"

This leaflet answers some common questions about Insulin

    Publication date: Feb 7th, 2016

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Diabetics & Carers

This resource overviews the Midwifery Support Program. The Program provides postnatal care for women and babies in their own homes after discharge from hospital.

    Publication date: 2015/02/24 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Mothers

Kessler 10 - Language: Thai - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/kessler-10?PagingModule=883&retain=true&pg=1K10 Score: Likelihood of having a mental disorder (psychological distress) > 10 - 19 Likely to be well > 20 - 24 Likely to have a mild disorder > 25 - 29 Likely to have a moderate disorder > 30 - 50 Likely to have a severe disorder Source: Victorian Population Health Survey. Melbourne: Department of Human Services, Victoria; 2001.

Simple fact sheet that promotes the consumption of water as a drink for children.

    Publication date: 2011/10/05 06:55:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Breastfeeding Booklets in 8 languages featuring side-by-side Language/English Translation.Topics include expressing & storing breastmilk, colostrum, sore nipples, weaning, engorgement, increasing supply, attachment, working & breastfeeding.

    Publication date: 2017/10/08 14:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    The Australian Breastfeeding Association

     Audience: 
    Mothers

An information brochure about the Quitline service that provides advice and ongoing support for smokers, their family or friends to quit smoking. This brochure also outlines nicotine replacement therapy products and prescribed medication such as Bupropion (Zyban) or varenicline(Champix)known to be effective in aiding quitting.

    Publication date: 2014/05/29 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

• Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
• English Title: "Guidebook Diabetes"

Information for parents abour peanut allergy in children.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:26:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

Family Help Kit. Psychosis - Language: Turkish

Family Help Kit. Suicide Prevention - Language: turkish - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/family-help-kit

Family Help Kit. Grief and Loss - Language: Serbian - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/family-help-kit

Family Help Kit. Psychosis - Language: English - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/family-help-kit

Information about Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA)

    Publication date: 2010/09/01 05:50:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2016-11-29

     Organisation: 
    Family Planning NSW

     Audience: 
    Women

The Bathboard /Bath seat resource provides clear, concise instructions on using a bathboard/bath seat safely.

    Publication date: 2017/03/20 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Mobility