‘Looking after your scars’ describes why scars occur after cardiac surgery and how to care for these scars.

    Publication date: 2015/03/22 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

simple fact sheet that promotes getting active to children

    Publication date: 2011/10/05 04:35:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

instructions to follow after having hip surgery

    Publication date: Jun 26th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

This guide will help support people with mental illness, their family and carers, with the complex and diverse issues which might arise around advance care planning for end of life. The guide is available in eleven community languages.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

Fact sheet on yellow fever, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Includes information on immunisation, prevention and diagnosis.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:37:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Tips for looking after yourself and your new baby.

    Publication date: 2009/09/12 07:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Parents

This is a cover sheet for a hospital discharge medicine list

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

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

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

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

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:02:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia

     Audience: 
    All

This resource provides information for patients on what to expect when getting an anaesthetic.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

A guide to help parents to teach their baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months)

    Publication date: 2014/01/06 02:55:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Parents

Information on why fruit and vegetables are important for good health. Includes tips for including more fruit and vegetables in the diet, and how to ecourage children to eat more of them

    Publication date: 2012/09/08 08:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

The StEPS brochure explains why children should have their vision screened before they start school and how children can access the StEPS program and have their vision screened for free before they start school.

    Publication date: 2013/11/13 05:06:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

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

A fact sheet that promotes and provides options for healthier snack alternatives

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Advice on some things you can do to minimise your risk of heat related illness

    Publication date: 2011/02/10 04:15:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information about Burmese traditional medicines

    Publication date: 2012/09/18 06:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Burmese

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

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

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

Information to tell clients to call TIS if they need information in their own language

    Publication date: 2012/03/07 05:10:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

A simple fact sheets that promotes the consumption of water as a drink for children - includes information on why water is important, tips to encourage children to drink water, facts about milk, juice and sweetened drinks

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

Information for patients and carers about services provided by speech pathologists

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:44:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    St Joseph's Hospital

     Audience: 
    All

Information about the NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing (SWISH) Program. This aims to identify all babies born in NSW with significant permanent bilateral hearing loss by 3 months of age, and to enable them to access appropriate intervention by 6 months of age.

    Publication date: Jul 3rd, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

The information provided in this guide reflects the questions commonly asked by family and friends of someone who died while in hospital. It includes: who to notify, arranging a funeral, responses to death and support services.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:40:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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 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 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

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

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: 
    All

Flip Chart Phrases for Eye Emergencies

    Publication date: 2012/04/11 06:30:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

A guide for parents whose child has suffered a head injury.Includes information on symptoms that mean a child should see a hospital or GP.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

     Audience: 
    Children

Exercises for older people to improve strength and balance at home. It is recommended that you consult your physiotherapist or local medical officer before starting the exercises.

    Publication date: Mar 2nd, 2016

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Feb 19th, 2024

     Organisation: 
    Calvary Health Care

     Audience: 
    Ageing

Fibre helps you go to the toilet and keeps your bowel movements regular. Fibre is only found in food made from plants, such as fruits and vegetables.

    Publication date: 2015/10/20 14:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information about chickenpox, a common viral infection that can reappear later in life as shingles.

    Publication date: Nov 13th, 2013

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Instructions to patients for providing sputum (phlegm) specimens to check for tuberculosis (TB)

    Publication date: 2013/12/06 01:22:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Refugee Health Service

     Audience: 
    Refugees and asylum seekers

Instructions on 'How To Dress Your Wound' translated into Farsi and Arabic languages.

    Publication date: 2020/11/30 14:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

What to expect when seeing a speech pathologist

    Publication date: 2020/12/07 16:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western NSW Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

A guide to heaptitis C, including symptoms, how the virus is spread, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 06:50:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

A guide to help parents to teach their baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months)

    Publication date: 2014/01/06 02:55:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Parents

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

Information on Contamination of Bindeez TM beads

    Publication date: Jun 4th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

This resource outlines some of the links between diabetes and oral health.

    Publication date: 2025/03/19 14:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Adults

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

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 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

Central venous access devices (CVADs) are widely used across NSW Health and provide patients with sustainable access for intravenous medications and therapies. This resource is a simple guide for patients to manage the care of this device.

    Publication date: Sep 27th, 2017

    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:

Information to tell clients to call TIS if they need information in their own language

    Publication date: 2012/03/07 05:10:00 GMT

    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

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 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

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

A persistent or chronic pain problem can be difficult to understand and manage on an everyday basis. The Pain Toolkit gives you 12 tips and skills to support you to manage your pain.

    Publication date: 2015/08/20 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Facts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:24:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

Information about the mosquito-borne disease, Barmah Forest virus infection.Includes information about causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 07:05:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

Fact sheet about how to use your medicines safely

    Publication date: 2020/08/26 14:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

Reducing third and fourth degree perineal tears information sheet for women developed by Women’s Healthcare Australasia. The information sheet aims to encourage shared decision making, informing women about their risk of a tear and what can be done to reduce their chance of experiencing a third or fourth degree tear. The information is designed to be given to women at an antenatal appointment between 30-36 weeks. It has been developed by a consumer working group with medical and midwifery input.

    Publication date: 2021/04/28 15:30:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Indonesian, Mongolian and Nepali Communites

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

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

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

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

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

Discharge information after presentation with chest pain

    Publication date: 2020/09/23 14:00:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

A guide to pregnancy and childbirth.

    Publication date: 2012/09/12 07:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    womens

An educational resource for women with intellectual disability, their families, health care providers, carers and support workers.

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Womans

Welcome to the Emergency Department (ED). This information will help you understand what will happen while you are at Emergency Department.

    Publication date: 2014/01/16 05:30:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

A guide to preventing listeriosis, a rare but serious foodborne disease.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

There is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Bacteria in the mouth can narrow blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks. Some medicines can also increase the risk of having gum disease.

    Publication date: 2025/03/19 16:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Adults

Information for patients having a speech pathology assessment.

    Publication date: 2012/06/16 06:10:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    St Joseph's Hospital

     Audience: 
    All

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

This resource outlines some of the links between diabetes and oral health.

    Publication date: 2025/03/19 14:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Adults

The health risks from exposure to naphthalene in moth balls and how to avoid them

    Publication date: 2012/02/15 03:50:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information about the causes, treatment and prevention of genital wart virus infections, including information on how to use condoms correctly.

    Publication date: Sep 24th, 2009

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

Ways to support reading development

    Publication date: 2020/11/24 15:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western NSW Local Health District

     Audience: 
    General Public

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 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

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

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

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: 2015/07/08 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

The health risks from exposure to naphthalene in moth balls and how to avoid them

    Publication date: 2012/02/15 03:50:00 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

Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:21:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

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

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

Information about pubic lice and how to get rid of them. Also includes information on how to use a condom correctly.

    Publication date: Sep 24th, 2009

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.

    Publication date: Jun 21st, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Children

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

There is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Bacteria in the mouth can narrow blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks. Some medicines can also increase the risk of having gum disease.

    Publication date: 2025/03/19 16:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Adults

What to bring to hospital when having a baby details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.

    Publication date: 2019/12/06 15:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-10-29

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Women who are giving birth, her partner or her prime caretaker

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

Two page flyer showing the recommended proportions of each food group in the diet, what a standard serve is and how many standard serves are recommended each day for adults and children.

    Publication date: 2015/02/23 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-07-11

     Organisation: 
    South Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information about the mosquito-borne disease, Barmah Forest virus infection.Includes information about causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 07:05:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Information about Burmese traditional medicines

    Publication date: 2012/09/18 06:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Burmese

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

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

This resource provides information for pregnant women on the type of movements they should expect from the foetus during pregnancy.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Parents

A2 poster saying Smoke turns your cash into ash.[Large pdf files!]

    Publication date: 2013/11/12 07:25:00 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

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

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

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

What to bring to hospital when having a baby details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.

    Publication date: 2019/12/06 15:30:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-10-29

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Women who are giving birth, her partner or her prime caretaker

Two page flyer showing the recommended proportions of each food group in the diet, what a standard serve is and how many standard serves are recommended each day for adults and children.

    Publication date: 2015/02/23 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-07-11

     Organisation: 
    South Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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