NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Early Childhood Title 12 alternatives to hitting your child Publication no. DOH - 5815 Publication date 01/03/2000 Review date 28/10/2008 Author Committee on Child Abuse of Hong Kong Summary 12 alternatives to hitting your child - information for parents. Languages Chinese, English Title Anorexia nervosa in children and young people Publication no. DOH - 6425 Publication date 01/08/2002 Review date 30/03/2009 Author Children's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur Summary A parents' guide to recognising signs of eating dfisorders in children, and now to cope. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Anxiety in Children - What we should know as parents? Publication no. OTH - 5970 Publication date 01/01/2001 Review date 05/02/2009 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary A parents' guide to recognising anxiety in children and teenagers, and where to find help for anxiety problems. Languages English, French, Tamil Title Anxiety in children Publication no. DOH - 6420 Publication date 01/08/2002 Review date 28/11/2005 Author Children's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur Summary A parents' guide to recognising signs of anxiety in children, and where to find help. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Asthma First Aid Plan [Chinese] Publication no. AHS - 6355 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary First aid for asthma attacks Languages Chinese, English Title Asthma First Aid Plan [Vietnamese] Publication no. AHS - 6365 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to recognising an asthma attack and using the Asthma First Aid Plan Languages English, Vietnamese Title Asthma and children: a guide to coping Publication no. BHC - 5390 Publication date 04/10/1999 Review date 19/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Advice for parents on recognising the symptoms of asthma in children, and how to cope if a child has asthma. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Baby Walkers and Play Centres Publication no. AHS - 7585 Publication date 01/08/2005 Review date Author Kidsafe & Northern Sydney Central Coast Summary A parents' guide on the dangers of using baby walkers and play centres. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Bedwetting in children Publication no. BHC - 5595 Publication date 01/08/2000 Review date 04/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary A parents' guide to understanding bedwetting in children and adolescents, and how to find help. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before you hit a child - stop and think Publication no. BHC - 3060 Publication date 09/06/1997 Review date 21/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Preventing child abuse. Information and services. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your baby's first health check [Page 48] Publication no. DOH - 6370 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you visit a nurse or doctor for your baby's first health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child 12 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8005 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 12 months health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 18 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8010 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 18 months health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 2 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8015 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 2 year old Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 3 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8020 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 3 year health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 4 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8025 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 4 year health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 6 month health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8000 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 6 month health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 6 to 8 weeks health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7995 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 6 to 8 week health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 18 month health check [Page 66] Publication no. DOH - 6385 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 18 month health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years health check [Page 71] Publication no. DOH - 6390 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 2!/2 to 31/2 years health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 6 to 8 months health check [Page 59] Publication no. DOH - 6380 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 month health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 6 to 8 weeks health check [Page 53] Publication no. DOH - 6375 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 week health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child’s 1-4 week check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7990 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 1-4 week health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Blocked Ducts and Mastitis (FS No 5) Publication no. NGO - 6275 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 5 How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Bottle Feeding … What you should know Publication no. AHS - 7385 Publication date 01/05/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to bottlefeeding babies. Includes information on avoiding problems, how to sterilse bottles and equipment, how to mix the formula, and how to feed the baby. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Breastfeeding & Antidepressant Medication Use Publication no. AHS - 7560 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Information about the use of antidpressant medication during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, English Title Breastfeeding Welcome Here For more information, contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic Publication no. AHS - 7225 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date 08/10/2008 Author SWSAHS Summary Sign saying 'Breastfeeding welcome here' . Languages Arabic, English, Vietnamese Title Breastfeeding welcome here Publication no. NGO - 6830 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 08/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary A sticker from the Australian Breastfeeding Association to say that breastfeeding is welcome here. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Breastfeeding: Best for Babies and Mothers Publication no. DOH - 7595 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date 05/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits for both babies and mothers, and how to overcome common problems. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Bringing up children with Down Syndrome Publication no. BHC - 3370 Publication date 11/12/1995 Review date 16/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Facts about Down syndrome. How early education helps. Where parents can find support. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign Publication no. DOH - 6110 Publication date 01/09/2002 Review date 30/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary How passive smoking harms children, and what parents can do to protect them. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Khmer, Serbian, Vietnamese Title Caring for babies' teeth Publication no. BHC - 5840 Publication date 01/02/2001 Review date 07/08/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Why a baby's first teeth are important and how parents can help keep them healthy Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Caring for your new baby at home Publication no. BHC - 7050 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Tips for coping with a new baby at home. Includes information on common problems in newborn babies, and when to call the doctor Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Children with Head Injury - A Guide for Parents Publication no. OTH - 6410 Publication date 06/06/2003 Review date Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Children's infectious diseases Publication no. DOH - 5980 Publication date 01/02/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to infectious diseases in children, and how to prevent spreading them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Cigarette smoke and children Publication no. AHS - 6925 Publication date 01/08/2003 Review date 30/10/2008 Author CSAHS Summary Poster on the risks of passive smoking and children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Constipation (1 year and beyond) Publication no. AHS - 6980 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary Parents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Depression during Pregnancy and Early Parenthood Publication no. OTH - 6340 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 26/02/2009 Author The National Depression Initiative Summary Information about depression in pregnancy and early parenthood, including signs and symptoms of depression, causes of depression, treatment options, coping strategies, and how to find help. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Depression in children Publication no. DOH - 6430 Publication date 01/08/2002 Review date 05/02/2009 Author Children's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur Summary A parents' guide to recognising and coping with depression in children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Disruptive disorders in children Publication no. DOH - 6435 Publication date 01/08/2002 Review date 28/11/2005 Author Children's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur Summary A parents' guide to recognising signs of disruptive disorders in children, and how to cope. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Does your child have a Personal Health Record? Publication no. BHC - 5565 Publication date 01/04/2000 Review date 14/03/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Information about the Personal Health Record - an easy way to record your child's medical history. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Early Childhood Health Centres - How can they help? Publication no. BHC - 6180 Publication date 01/02/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to Early Childhood Health Centres, including how they can help parents with babies and small children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Early Childhood Health Services (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7980 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to early childhood services for babies and young children Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Engorgement and Coping with an Oversupply (FS No 4) Publication no. NGO - 6270 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 4 How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Fever Publication no. DOH - 6045 Publication date 17/01/2002 Review date 20/09/2004 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary A guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title First Feeds - Putting Your Baby to the Breast (FS No 3) Publication no. NGO - 6265 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 3 Detailed information on how to breastfeed a baby. Includes how to get the baby into the right position and help the baby attach to the nipple. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged 1 to 5 years Publication no. AHS - 6935 Publication date 02/04/2003 Review date 08/10/2008 Author SESAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged one to five years.' Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Macedonian Title Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 years old kids Publication no. AHS - 7240 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date 08/10/2008 Author SWSAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 year old kids'. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Macedonian, Vietnamese Title Gastroenteritis in children Publication no. DOH - 6040 Publication date 29/03/2001 Review date 20/09/2004 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary How to recognise, treat and help prevent gastroenteritis in babies and small children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Good Oral Health for Children Publication no. AHS - 7495 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author CSAHS Summary Parents' guide to dental care for children Languages English, Vietnamese Title Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide Publication no. BHC - 7290 Publication date 01/10/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Parents' guide to settling babies. Includes information on coping with crying, and managing your baby's changing needs throughout the day for sleeping, feeding and play. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Publication no. DOH - 7130 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary blisters children child care centres coxsackievirus enterovirus hand, foot and mouth disease hygiene Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Happy Playtime Makes Happy Children Publication no. AHS - 6905 Publication date 01/07/2002 Review date 25/11/2005 Author SWSAHS Summary An illustrated guide to help parents strengthen good relationships with children through play. Languages Arabic, English Title Healthy food + active lifestyle = happy life for my family Publication no. AHS - 5865 Publication date 01/01/2001 Review date 16/09/2003 Author CSAHS Summary A guide to healthy eating and physcial activity for Arabic speakers and their families. Languages Arabic, English Title Hearing loss and your baby the next step Publication no. DOH - 8120 Publication date 01/07/2007 Review date 01/07/2010 Author Statewide Infant Screening Summary The NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing (SWISH) Program is aimed at identifying all babies born in NSW with significant permanent bilateral hearing loss by 3 months of age, and for those children to be able to access appropriate intervention by 6 months of age. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, English, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Helping children maintain a healthy weight Publication no. BHC - 5700 Publication date 01/12/2000 Review date 31/12/2007 Author NSW Health Summary A parents' guide to helping children avoid weight problems. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Helping children with concentration problems Publication no. BHC - 5065 Publication date 16/11/1998 Review date 01/05/2001 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including the signs a child may have this condition, and where to get help. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How Breastfeeding Works (FS No 2) Publication no. NGO - 6260 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No. 2. Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How safe is your kitchen? Publication no. BHC - 3335 Publication date 04/03/1996 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to reducing the risk of food poisoning in home cooked and takeaway food. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Express Breastmilk (FS No 15) Publication no. NGO - 6300 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2009 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 15 How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Store Breastmilk (FS No 16) Publication no. NGO - 6305 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 16 How to store breast milk Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to get your children moving Publication no. BHC - 3260 Publication date 01/07/1996 Review date 18/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary How families can encourage children to be active and avoid problems with overweight. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to sterilise bottles and utensils Publication no. HTS - 669 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 05/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Insturctions for sterilising babies' bottles and teats. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation Reminder Publication no. AHS - 6025 Publication date 30/01/2001 Review date 24/09/2003 Author SWSAHS Summary A reminder for parents to check with their GP to see if their child's immunisation is up to date. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation information (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8035 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Immunisation protects children against many serious diseases Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Increasing Your Milk Supply (FS No 8) Publication no. NGO - 6285 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Information for Parents (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7975 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about child health Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Jaundice in newborn babies Publication no. AHS - 7295 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date Author Sydney Children's Hospital & Westmead Ch Summary Fact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies. Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Leptospirosis Publication no. DOH - 7140 Publication date 01/12/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Making food fun for children and parents Publication no. BHC - 3415 Publication date 23/10/1995 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Tips to help parents avoid feeding problems with young children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Milk and Young Children (Arabic version) Publication no. AHS - 6880 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages Arabic, English Title Milk and Young Children (Chinese Version) Publication no. AHS - 6885 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages Chinese, English Title Milk and Young Children (Vietnamese Version) Publication no. AHS - 6890 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Monitoring your child’s growth and development (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7985 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Information on how to monitor your child’s growth and development Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Newborn screening: Test to protect your baby Publication no. DOH - 6345 Publication date 15/07/1998 Review date 10/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Nutrition for Kids Publication no. AHS - 7640 Publication date 01/02/2005 Review date Author Bankstown Community Health, Nutrition team Summary Information for parents and carers on healthy food for children Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Pertussis (whooping cough) Publication no. DOH - 7170 Publication date 02/03/2009 Review date 02/03/2012 Author NSW Health Summary Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years Publication no. BHC - 7215 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents with children 0 to 21/2 years on why play helps children learn and develop, and how playing with children helps build good relationships between parents and children. Includes tips on the type of play that helps children learn, and information about how playgroups can benefit children and parents. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2 1/2 to 5 years Publication no. BHC - 7220 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents of children aged 21/2 to 5 on how play helps children learn and develop, and how playing with children build good relationships between parents and children. Includes practical tips for the type of play that helps children learn, and how playgroups can benefit both children and parents. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preparation of formula feeds Publication no. HTS - 670 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 05/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Instructions for preparing formula feeds for babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preventing child sexual assault Publication no. BHC - 3745 Publication date 09/09/1997 Review date 09/04/2003 Author NSW Health Summary The facts about child sexual assault. Signs that a child has been sexually assaulted. Services that can help. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Primary and secondary school (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8030 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check on your child’s health during their school years Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Problems with a new baby? There's always someone to help Publication no. BHC - 3355 Publication date 22/01/1996 Review date 16/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to support services to help parents with babies cope with common problems including difficulty getting the baby to sleep, and problems feeding the baby. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Protecting Children and Young People and reporting to the Department of Community Services Publication no. BHC - 6975 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about the duty of health workers to report suspected abuse or neglect of children. Includes information about the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection Publication no. DOH - 7180 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 30/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to rabies and bat lyssavirus infection, serious diseases transmitted by bites and scratches from infected animals. Includes information on prevention. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sad feelings after childbirth - a 'hidden' problem Publication no. BHC - 5925 Publication date 01/09/2001 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Information about postnatal depression, including how to recognise symptoms and where to get help. Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Self-esteem in young children under five Publication no. AHS - 7075 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author Child & Youth Health (SA) / Parenting (S Summary A parents' guide to developing self-esteem in young children Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Settling baby to sleep Publication no. BHC - 5405 Publication date 25/10/1999 Review date 07/11/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Why babies may have difficulty going to sleep, and strategies parents can use to settle their babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Shigellosis Publication no. DOH - 7195 Publication date 27/02/2009 Review date 27/02/2012 Author NSW Health Summary 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Smoking and Pregnancy Publication no. DOH - 7030 Publication date 01/05/2004 Review date 20/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sore and Cracked Nipples (FS No 6) Publication no. NGO - 6280 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 6 How to cope with sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Starting Solids Publication no. AHS - 6895 Publication date 01/09/2002 Review date 31/12/2007 Author CSAHS Summary A guide to introducing solid foods to babies 0 to 12 months. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Stress - it affects children too Publication no. BHC - 5380 Publication date 20/09/1999 Review date 25/02/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Like adults, children can be affected by stress. This fact sheet explains how parents can help their children cope with stress in their lives. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Talking to your child during daily activities Publication no. AHS - 7730 Publication date 01/07/2005 Review date Author Speech Pathology Translations Working Party Summary Tips for parents on helping children develop language skills by talking to them during daily activities. Languages Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Talking to your child in your language Publication no. AHS - 7875 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author Speech Pathology Translations Working Party Summary Tips for parents on helping children develop language skills by talking to them in your own language. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Filipino, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Teach your baby to drink from a cup Publication no. AHS - 7845 Publication date 01/10/2005 Review date Author Bankstown Community Nutrition Team Summary A guide to help parents to teach your baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months) Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title The Complementary Feed (FS No 9) Publication no. NGO - 6290 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 9 How to give complementary feeds during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What Is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)? Publication no. DOH - 7155 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Which foods should you keep in the fridge? Publication no. BHC - 3145 Publication date 17/02/1997 Review date 16/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary How safe storage of food prevents food poisoning. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a diagnostic assessment? (Hearing) Publication no. DOH - 6235 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents whose baby needs a diagnostic assessment following two unclear results from hearing tests. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a hearing check? Publication no. DOH - 6225 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents on hearing checks for babies, and why they're important for detecting problems early. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a repeat hearing screen? Publication no. DOH - 6230 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents on why their baby needs a repeat hearing test. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Women and HIV - Fact Sheet No 6 - Parenting Publication no. NGO - 6090 Publication date 01/03/1997 Review date 19/12/2007 Author FPA & ACON NSW Summary A guide to parenting issues for women with HIV, including thinking about becoming a parent, support services for families affected by HIV, deciding whether to tell your children or other people about being HIV positive, planning for the future and respite care. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese Title Working and Breastfeeding (FS No 14) Publication no. NGO - 6295 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date 21/10/2008 Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 14 How to continue breastfeeding while you're working or studying. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese