The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is recommended for screening for depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. The following EDPS translations have been linguistically validated (forward and back translations by Western Sydney Local Health District Translation Services. Translations for either antenatal and postnatal use are printed on official NSW Health forms for accurate scanning into health medical records. Please be aware that scores used to identify possible depression in migrant and refugee women are generally lower than those used in the general Australian population. Use the following guide for screening: The EPDS is a screening tool not a diagnostic one and designed to identify those who require a more comprehensive mental health assessment. Complete the first antenatal screening as early as practical in pregnancy and repeat screening at least once later in pregnancy. Complete the first postnatal screening 6-12 weeks after birth and repeat screening at least once in the first postnatal year. For a woman with an EPDS score between 10 and 12, monitor and repeat in 2-4 weeks as the score may change subsequently. Arrange further assessment of perinatal women with an EPDS score of 13 or more. For a woman with a positive score on Question 10, undertake or arrange immediate further mental health assessment and if there is any disclosure of suicidal ideation, rake urgent action in accordance with local protocol. Use appropriate antenatal or postnatal NSW Health forms below:

    Publication date: 2019/12/12 17:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2023-03-28

     Organisation: 
    Perinatal Child and Youth Mental Health Branch Ministry of Health

     Audience: 
    Pregnancy and Postnatal Care, Maternal Health, Mental Health

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

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

Caring for your cannula is a resource designed to address common questions about cannulas.

    Publication date: 2014/10/22 14:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Mothers

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

Information about bladder care for women who have just given birth

    Publication date: 2012/04/17 06:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    womens

Information about boils and impetigo ('school sores'), including causes, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/11/26 06:05:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

This leaflet answers some common questions about Xarelto

    Publication date: 2016/02/07 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information on viral gastroenteritis, including how infections is spread, prevention, symptoms and treatment.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 19:24:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Instructions for eye patients after leaving the hospital

    Publication date: Aug 29th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

Information on Contamination of Bindeez TM beads

    Publication date: Jun 4th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    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

Whose recovery and outcome are they anyway? - Language: Nepali - 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

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

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

Tendon repair of the hand provides post-surgical advice for patients recovering from surgery on the tendons in the hands.

    Publication date: 2016/09/12 07:29:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     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

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

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

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

Thinking of having a baby – planning a pregnancy and becoming pregnant:A brochure which provides factual, simple information for women to prepare for pregnancy and tips on keeping healthy whilst pregnant.

    Publication date: 2013/11/12 06:20:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Mothers

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

Healthy Kids. Depression in Children - Language: Arabic - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/healthy-kids

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

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

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

Why health literacy is important

    Publication date: 2016/02/07 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Adults

A parents' guide to recognising signs of eating disorders in children, and now to cope.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:38:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body. Calcium is important tohelp keep bones and teeth strong. As we get older, our body needs more calcium.

    Publication date: 2015/10/19 14:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

The pamphlet targets carers of health patients/clients to explain when health staff can share patient information and what the patient and their carer can do to help health staff share patient information

    Publication date: 2013/08/05 00:30:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Legionnaires' disease is an infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. Infection occurs when a person breathes in these bacteria. It can usually be cured by treatment with antibiotics.

    Publication date: 2022/06/01 12:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    General Public

Very sick or frail people can be at risk of malnutrition. This resource provides community specific dietary advice to encourage appropriate amounts of protein and energy.

    Publication date: 2016/09/13 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Chinese speakers

Did you know that Shisha smoking can increase your risk of COVID-19 infection through?

    Publication date: 2021/05/27 10:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

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

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

Mental Health Month 2010. Building Resilience - Language: Chinese - Simplified - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/general-mental-wellbeing-resources/building-resilience

Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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 addictions to computer, internet and gambling"

Coping Personally after the Tsunamis - Language: Somali - Source: https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/resources/multilingual-resources-by-title/coping-personally-with-war-and-disaster/coping-personally-with-war

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is recommended for screening for depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. The following EDPS translations have been linguistically validated (forward and back translations by Western Sydney Local Health District Translation Services. Translations for either antenatal and postnatal use are printed on official NSW Health forms for accurate scanning into health medical records. Please be aware that scores used to identify possible depression in migrant and refugee women are generally lower than those used in the general Australian population. Use the following guide for screening: The EPDS is a screening tool not a diagnostic one and designed to identify those who require a more comprehensive mental health assessment. Complete the first antenatal screening as early as practical in pregnancy and repeat screening at least once later in pregnancy. Complete the first postnatal screening 6-12 weeks after birth and repeat screening at least once in the first postnatal year. For a woman with an EPDS score between 10 and 12, monitor and repeat in 2-4 weeks as the score may change subsequently. Arrange further assessment of perinatal women with an EPDS score of 13 or more. For a woman with a positive score on Question 10, undertake or arrange immediate further mental health assessment and if there is any disclosure of suicidal ideation, rake urgent action in accordance with local protocol. Use appropriate antenatal or postnatal NSW Health forms below:

    Publication date: 2019/12/12 17:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2023-03-28

     Organisation: 
    Perinatal Child and Youth Mental Health Branch Ministry of Health

     Audience: 
    Pregnancy and Postnatal Care, Maternal Health, Mental Health

A guide to rabies and bat lyssavirus infection, serious diseases transmitted by bites and scratches from infected animals. Includes information on prevention.

    Publication date: 2009/11/26 04:25:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information for 'contacts' of people with measles - meaning those who've shared the same air as someone with measles. Includes information about symptoms and treatment to prevent the disease.

    Publication date: Sep 19th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

This fact sheet provides information about what to expect with a ureteric stent.

    Publication date: 2015/12/06 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

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