Multicultural Health Communication Awards
EligibilityEntry Guidelines
Award
MHCS Awards
In 2003 the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (Multicultural Health Communication) established an award program for health staff and staff of health funded organisations including NGOs who produce multilingual health resources.
The rationale is to encourage good practice in multicultural health communication and to ensure that bilingual resources are recognised, promoted and distributed. Resources are also placed on our website.
Eligibility
All staff who work in NSW Area Health Services/local health networks, NSW Health and NGOs funded by NSW Health.
Entry Guidelines
- Of State wide relevance
- Available in English and at least one language other than English
- Developed incorporating elements of good practice including a needs assessment
- Translated by NAATI accredited translators
- Culturally appropriate
- Able to be added to the Multicultural Communication website (Audio/visual exempt)
The resource could be a poster, brochure, patient information, sign or symbol, or educational material. We are not necessarily looking for the most attractive resource. We are looking for the most useful resources!
Award
Awards for each category will be presented for the Best Resource produced on a low cost budget, (below $5,000) and the Best Resource produced from a budget of $5,000 or more. A certificate will be issued to all participants who comply with the entry guidelines.
Categories for the Awards are:
1. Posters
2. Fact sheets/brochures
3. Audio Visual