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

A parents' guide to recognising and coping with depression in children.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

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

Guide to understanding the Haemoglobin E (HbE)

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:11:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia

     Audience: 
    All

Information about palliative care - services for people who have an illness for which a cure is not possible.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:46:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Patients & Relatives

Facts sheets containing a checklist of steps that can help to prevent children falling from windows and balconies.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 02:45:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

This brochure provides information to families and friends of people who use alcohol or drugs. It links families with services who can support them; Provides information to support their wellbeing and support the person they care about.

    Publication date: 2021/02/01 14:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Drug And Alcohol

     Audience: 
    General Public

A guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, resulting in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps.Includes information on prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:26:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

This brochure provides easily understandable information for patients undergoing total hip 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 01:52:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

Information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. Includes information on how to use a condom correctly.

    Publication date: 2012/07/27 08:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

The booklet provides culturally appropriate consumer information about chronic hepatitis B (CHB) for people diagnosed with this chronic condition, which predisposes them to developing liver cancer. It offers plain language information, complemented by pictograms to explain what chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is, what is cirrhosis, their link to liver cancer, what to expect at a medical check-up, who needs medications to treat their disease, tips for staying healthy and what people with CHB can do to protect their close contacts. It includes an appointment card to help patients keep track of their medical appointments.

    Publication date: 2017/10/09 14:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    The Westmead Institute

     Audience: 
    Adult

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

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

Information developed by the social work team at St George Hospital, Kogarah to provide practical and emotional support to parents after a miscarriage.

    Publication date: 2020/05/21 12:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

A guide to MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, a bacteria which can cause infections that most antibiotics cannot kill.Includes information on prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 05:10:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

Mental Health Month 2013 - Language: Vietnamese - 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

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

The Healthy Lunchbox Presentation for Families aims to provide parents and families with information and knowledge to make healthy and nutritious choices when packing children’s lunchboxes. The PowerPoint has been designed for use by CALD community support workers, education and care staff, playgroup leaders and others working with CALD communities to promote healthy lunchbox choices. The PowerPoint can be used to deliver an information session, guide one to one discussions or various sections/slides may be printed out and used to discuss and provide information regarding key issues and messages.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Children, Parents, Carers

Contraception After You Have Had a Baby. This resource summarises options for suitable contraception after giving birth, including suitable options for breastfeeding mothers. Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018

    Publication date: 2019/12/05 14:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2022-10-28

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Women who are in childbearing age

Please specify other file format: Summary of the resource (no more than 40 words): This resource provides advice and tips for parents and carers of children under 5 to help them take care of their oral health.

    Publication date: Mar 19th, 2025

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Adults

• Source: https://www.mimi-bestellportal.de
• English Title: "Guidebook medical rehabilitation (new edition)"

Fact sheet on ‘chop-chop’ tobacco. Explains why this type of tobacco is no safer than any other, and can cause health problems.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2013

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

The communication tools provide patients/family/carers with information about the dying process. They do NOT replace clinical staff’s responsibility to commence and continue communicating with the patient and/or their family/carers during this time

    Publication date: 2017/02/01 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

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

A literature review identified portable pools as a high risk location for child drowning and near drowning. Discussions with bilingual workers, key informants and focus group participants also identified the need for water safety education among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Kids Health developed a portable pool safety brochure titled “Kids Can Drown Without a Sound” based on focus group feedback conducted by Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) to raise awareness of the safety issues associated with portable swimming pools and the legal requirement for fencing to English and non-English speaking community groups

    Publication date: 2013/11/25 03:51:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

A Practical Guide. A good night's sleep - Language: Russian - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/a-practical-guide-series

The theme for the fact sheet was ‘Wellbeing: Invest in your life’ which provided the target audience with a number of simple, everyday ideas to improve mental, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing

    Publication date: 2013/11/12 00:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Transcultural Mental health centre

     Audience: 
    All

The shower chair resource provides clear, concise instructions on using a shower chair safely

    Publication date: Mar 20th, 2017

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Mobility

Mental Health Month 2012. Celebrate, Connect and Grow - Language: Spanish - 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

When to Come to Hospital in Labour is essential to ensure women are aware in advance of who to contact, when and why to come to hospital, and the signs of labour. It also provides information to ensure timely access to care, especially if complications arise.

    Publication date: 2014/12/18 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2023-12-11

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Parents

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

Translated Quit resources in Arabic, Dari and Farsi explaining the available free quit services and cheaper NRT medications on the PBS

    Publication date: 2021/07/13 12:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

Leaflet explaining why the NSW Health Service collects information about patients (e.g. test results) to help provide the best care. Includes information about how the privacy of these records is protected, and how patients can access their medical records.

    Publication date: 2012/04/16 06:35:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2015-11-17

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Parents

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

A checklist issued by nutrition and dietetic staff to enable a patient to identify their food preferences

    Publication date: 2013/11/28 07:05:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information about palliative care - services for people who have an illness for which a cure is not possible.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:46:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Patients & Relatives

Guide to prevention and treatment of eye damage (retinopathy) caused by diabetes.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Diabetes Patient

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Family Planning NSW

     Audience: 
    Women, All

Speech Pathology service flyer for Bankstown, Fairfield and Macarthur areas

    Publication date: 2020/11/24 15:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

breastfeeding

Publication date: 2022/03/07 12:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

Let's Talk Mental Health. Depression - Language: Spanish - 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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

The antenatal and postnatal periods are a high risk time for many women with a history of child sexual abuse. This resource aims to provide information to women to support them during these periods, and to facilitate access to appropriate services.

    Publication date: Oct 15th, 2016

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Simple, clear, reassuring tips for parents and carers talking to their kids about sex, puberty, sexuality and relationships. Originally published by WA Health, it has now been translated for the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District(LHD) and Family Planning NSW by the Translation Service, Western Sydney LHD

    Publication date: Aug 16th, 2017

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Australian Department of Health

     Audience:

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

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

Pamphlet outlining key medicine safety messages

    Publication date: 2012/04/19 07:55:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Consumer Medication Brochures. Clozapine - Language: Punjabi - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/consumer-medication-brochures

Vitamin D is needed to keep our bones strong and protect against fractures. Vitamin D also helps keep our muscles working and protect against falls.

    Publication date: Oct 20th, 2015

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Consumer Medication Brochures. Clozapine - Language: Chinese - Traditional - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/consumer-medication-brochures

Simple fact sheet that promotes getting active to children

    Publication date: 2013/10/23 04:30:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Fact 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 mumps, a contagious viral infection that occurs mainly in school-aged children. Immunisation with MMR vaccine prevents the disease. Includes information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

Maternal diabetes can lead to complications for babies. This factsheet overviews potential problems for babies born to mothers with diabetes.

    Publication date: 2017/02/13 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Children, Parents

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

A guide to MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, a bacteria which can cause infections that most antibiotics cannot kill.Includes information on prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 05:10:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Let's Talk Mental Health - Language: Maltese - 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

Causes and prevention of giardiasis, an intestinal infection causing symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea.

    Publication date: Sep 24th, 2009

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All