Provides telephone numbers and eligibility information for NSW Public Dental Service

    Publication date: 2020/08/03 13:30:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Centre for Oral Health Strategy NSW

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

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

Publication date: 2022/04/06 12:30:00 GMT+10

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    General Public

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

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 guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking.

    Publication date: 2012/08/29 05:05:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Pregnancy

Information about the genital infection, trichomoniasis, including cause, symptom and treatment. Includes information on how to use a condom correctly.

    Publication date: 2012/08/01 08:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

Information about The Vaginal Ring

    Publication date: 2010/09/24 05:55:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2016-11-29

     Organisation: 
    Family Planning NSW

     Audience: 
    Women

This leaflet answers some common questions about Endone

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Adults

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

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

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

Fact sheet about hepatitis B, a serious infection spread through body fluids. Includes information on symptoms, how the disease is spread, who’s at risk, and how it’s prevented.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Safety instructions for cleaners on how to deal with needles, sharps bins and what to do in cases of a needlestick injury or where blood or other body fluids splash into the eyes or a cut.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 07:10:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    The Haymarket Foundation

     Audience: 
    All

Triage Notice

    Publication date: 2012/02/28 05:10:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Information fact sheet on Depression

    Publication date: 2013/07/02 07:40:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre

     Audience: 
    Womans

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

Information about the importance of good vision for safe driving.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

Symptoms and prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease, a usually mild illness that mainly affects children under 10.

    Publication date: 2012/04/13 04:50:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

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

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

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

Early pregnancy – when things go wrong:A booklet for women experiencing complications in early pregnancy, including information on what to do if you are having a miscarriage, types of miscarriage and support services available.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Womans

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: 2017/02/06 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

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

Cue cards as a paper resource for CALD women, Midwives and Doctors to use on the postnatal ward when an interpreter is unavailable

    Publication date: 2018/03/11 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Hunter New England Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Parents

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Ankle Sprain

    Publication date: May 4th, 2014

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    A & E users

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: Jul 7th, 2015

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

A guide to Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE), a serious mosquito borne disease, usually occurring in remore north western Australia.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Understanding Shoulder Dislocations

    Publication date: May 4th, 2014

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    A & E users

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

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

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

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: 2017/01/23 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

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: 2018/01/31 14:00:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2019-07-09

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Ageing, Carers

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are developed to reduce surgical stress, decrease complications and encourage a faster recovery. This video aims to guide patients through various steps of their surgical journey and provide information to help them make a quicker recovery after surgery.

    Publication date: 2017/09/24 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

The CIN Brochure have been developed for display in the ED waiting room to inform patients and carer’s about the role.

    Publication date: 2011/03/22 05:25:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     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

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

    Publication date: Sep 28th, 2017

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

The CIN Poster have been developed for display in the ED waiting room to inform patients and carer’s about the role

    Publication date: Mar 22nd, 2011

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

Simple fact sheet that promotes the consumption of the recommended number of serves of fruit and vegetables for children

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

The brochure informs the community about what Vitamin D deficiency is, and the potential risks for mothers and their babies. It also explains where to get Vitamin D levels checked and how to increase levels if they are low.

    Publication date: 2013/11/21 01:00:00 GMT+11

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Parents

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

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

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

This factsheet provide questions and answers on the implications of the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 for commercial outdoor dining areas in NSW from 6 July 2015

    Publication date: 2015/04/07 15:00:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Smokers

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

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

Causes and treatment of the viral skin infection, molluscum contagiosum

    Publication date: 2012/05/10 08:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

Information about parvovirus B19, a common virus causing 'fifth disease', a mild illness that is more likely to affect children.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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 about breastfeeding and postnatal

    Publication date: 2013/10/30 01:30:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Mothers

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

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 pregnancy and childbirth.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    womens

After Hours information

    Publication date: 2015/04/08 05:30:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    The Northern Sydney PHN

     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

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

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    Mothers

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

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 '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 leaflet answers some common questions about Warfarin

    Publication date: Feb 7th, 2016

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Western Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

The Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 requires enclosed public places in NSW to be smoke-free. This factsheet provides general information on issues related to passive smoking.

    Publication date: 2012/04/12 08:25:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

Information about The Copper IUD

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2016-11-29

     Organisation: 
    Family Planning NSW

     Audience: 
    Women

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

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    The Australian Breastfeeding Association

     Audience: 
    Mothers

Check list to help children understand which foods make up a healthy lunch box

    Publication date: 2013/12/10 07:05:00 GMT

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

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

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

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

Causes, symptoms and treatment of genital herpes, including advice on coping with a recurrence, and the correct use of condoms.

    Publication date: 2009/09/24 08:20:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    

     Organisation: 
    Sydney Sexual Health Centre

     Audience: 
    All

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

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 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

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

A guide to the foodborne disease, salmonellosis, including symptoms and prevention with good hygiene.

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

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    All

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

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

This booklet provides important information about health and hot weather. The booklet is for anyone who cares for, supports or assists people at risk of serious health effects from hot weather. It includes tips and ideas on how to keep someone healthy during hot weather.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 17:41:00 GMT+1

    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

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

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

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

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

    Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    Aug 2nd, 2024

     Organisation: 
    NSW Health

     Audience: 
    Children

A guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms.

    Publication date: 2012/10/25 18:23:00 GMT+1

    Last Reviewed Date: 
    2024-08-02

     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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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