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AddFact sheet about typhoid, a disease caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella Typhi.. In Australia, most typhoid infections are acquired overseas and occur after eating contaminated food or water in countries where typhoid is common. Includes information on how the disease is spread, its prevention and treatment
Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:32:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
Fact sheet on pneumococcal bacteria which causes a range of diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and middle ear infection. Infections are more common in winter and spring. Small children, and the elderly are most at risk. Includes information on prevention and treatment.
Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:21:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
Children
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
Information about non-gonoccocal urethritis, a common sexually transmitted infection in men, including causes, prevention and complications.Includes information about how to use a condom correctly.
Publication date: 2013/03/07 07:20:00 GMT
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Organisation:
Sydney Sexual Health Centre
Audience:
All
Physical health care What to expect from your Mental Health Service - Language: Chinese - Simplified - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/linking-physical-and-mental-health-care/linking-physical-and-mental-health-care
Information about The Combined Pill
Publication date: 2010/09/17 05:55:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2016-12-01
Organisation:
Family Planning NSW
Audience:
Women
- Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
- English Title: "Guidebook Diabetes"
Information about how to use the male condom
Publication date: 2010/09/16 05:50:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2016-11-29
Organisation:
Family Planning NSW
Audience:
Men
Whooping cough vaccine given to the mother when she is pregnant is the best way to stop babies from getting whooping cough. This resource addresses common questions around the use of this vaccine in pregnant women.
Publication date: 2016/06/15 15:00:00 GMT+1
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Organisation:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
Children, Parents
Whose recovery and outcome are they anyway? - Language: Samoan - 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=1
Consumer Medication Brochures. Bipolar Disorder - how medicine can help - Language: Tamil - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/consumer-medication-brochures
People seeking asylum in Australia who do not have a Medicare Card can use public hospitals in NSW free of charge.
Publication date: 2021/02/15 14:00:00 GMT+11
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Organisation:
NSW Refugee Health Service
Audience:
Refugees and asylum seekers
- Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
- English Title: "Guidebook addictions to computer, internet and gambling"
A guide to cryptosporidiosis, an infection which causes diarrhoea.Includes information on causes, prevention and symptoms.
Publication date: 2009/11/26 04:20:00 GMT
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
Eating and drinking can become difficult because of strokes, age, breathing problems, dementia or damage to the head and neck. This resource provides tips on how to stay safe when eating and drinking.
Publication date: 2015/12/10 14:00:00 GMT
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Organisation:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
All
- Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
- English Title: "Guidebook viral hepatitis"
Information for parents abour peanut allergy in children.
Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:26:00 GMT+1
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Organisation:
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Audience:
Children
Developmental resource for children 5-8 months to learn the essential skill of sitting
Publication date: 2020/12/09 13:00:00 GMT+11
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Organisation:
Campbelltown Hospital
Audience:
Children and families of children less than 2 years
Depression - how medicine can help - Language: Korean - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/consumer-medication-brochures
Provides telephone numbers and eligibility information for NSW Public Dental Service
Publication date: 2020/08/03 13:30:00 GMT+10
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Organisation:
Centre for Oral Health Strategy NSW
Audience:
General Public
Consumer Medication Brochures. Clozapine - Language: Turkish - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/consumer-medication-brochures
Let's Talk Mental Health. Schizophrenia - Language: Bosnian - 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
A guide to leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals, and which is more common in north eastern NSW and Queensland.People who have close contact with animals are more at risk from this disease. Information includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Publication date: 2012/04/14 04:55:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
The in language poster provides information on support services that are available to people who have caring responsibilities for family members or friends. Services NSW has information on programs, services, payments and concessions available to carers .The Carer Gateway is a centralized access point for emergency respite, online supports, and individualized support for carers. These carer support services are not connected to any services that a care recipient may be receiving. The text has been translated into in the following languages Chinese, Arabic, Macedonian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, Bangla, Nepali, Indonesian, French, Korean, Russian,Traditional Chinese and Thai.
Publication date: 2021/01/28 09:30:00 GMT+11
Last Reviewed Date:
2021-11-30
Organisation:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
General Public
Information on Contamination of Bindeez TM beads
Publication date: Jun 4th, 2012
Last Reviewed Date:
Aug 2nd, 2024
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
A Practical Guide. Promoting wellbeing - Language: Farsi - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/a-practical-guide-series
Use the Interpreter required card to book a professional Interpreter in the hospital.
Publication date: 2015/11/30 14:00:00 GMT
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-02-09
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
Information pack for parents and carers to manage asthma in children.
Publication date: Jul 25th, 2012
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Organisation:
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Audience:
Children
Information about hepatitis A, including how it's transmitted, prevention and treatment.
Publication date: 2012/09/18 06:45:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
Mental Health Month 2009. Sign up, link in, get involved - Language: Spanish - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/general-mental-wellbeing-resources/sign-up-link-in-get-involved
Information that might be useful to help you identify if you, or someone you know, needs help with mental health and to find treatment options.
Publication date: 2022/09/12 16:00:00 GMT+10
Last Reviewed Date:
2022-12-09
Organisation:
WayAhead
Audience:
General public
Fact sheet about sickle sell disease, a hereditary disease that affects blood cells causing problems such as anaemia and frequent infections. Includes information about diagnosis and management of the disease.
Publication date: 2014/03/03 03:30:00 GMT
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Organisation:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
All
Information about breastfeeding and postnatal
Publication date: 2013/10/30 01:30:00 GMT
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Organisation:
Western Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
Mothers
Information about the importance of good vision for safe driving.
Publication date: 2013/11/18 04:40:00 GMT
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Organisation:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Audience:
All
- Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de - English Title: "Guidebook for male Refugees and Nonnatives"
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
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Organisation:
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
Audience:
General Public
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
Mental Health Month 2013 - Language: Arabic - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/general-mental-wellbeing-resources/kindness-little-acts-big-impacts
Globally, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in early childhood affecting almost all children under five years of age. A vaccine is now available for infants.
Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:24:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
Children
Fact sheet on Hib disease, a potentially serious infection which is most likely to affect young children or people with conditions such as sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, a non-functioning spleen, a bone marrow transplant, or who are being treated for cancer.
Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012
Last Reviewed Date:
Aug 2nd, 2024
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
This factsheet provides information on the health risks associated with mice, rats and other rodents. Infections from mice and other rodents can occur from direct contact with infected animals or through contact with soil, food or water contaminated by infected animals. Infectious disease from rodents is rare but people should take precautions to reduce their risk.
Publication date: 2021/07/01 16:30:00 GMT+10
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Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
General Public
If you are unable to eat as well as you normally do, losing weight (without trying) or already underweight, a high calorie and high protein diet will help.
Publication date: 2015/10/08 14:00:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
All
Let's Talk Mental Health - Language: Greek - 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
english and french
A simple fact sheet that promotes the consumption of the healthy snacks for children - includes tips on making quick and easy healthy snacks that appeal to children
Publication date: 2012/12/04 07:10:00 GMT
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
Children
The 'Know Your Health: Contraceptive options' resource provides an overview of all of the contraceptive options available in Australia, information on how a woman gets pregnant, how contraception works, and a ‘facts about contraception’ section. The factsheet provides an overview of contraceptive options in plain English and uses culturally sensitive images to enhance understanding.The factsheet is suitable for use by clinicians, service providers and community members.
Publication date: 2017/09/26 15:00:00 GMT+1
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Organisation:
Family Planning NSW
Audience:
Women, All
Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies. Many suffer serious injuries and some result in deaths. Most of these tragedies occur in children’s own homes. The Kids Don’t Fly publications provide parents and carers with tips on some simple ways to increase window and balcony safety.
Publication date: 2015/07/05 15:00:00 GMT+1
Last Reviewed Date:
2024-08-02
Organisation:
NSW Health
Audience:
Children
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
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Organisation:
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Audience:
Children