NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Parenting 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 Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families Publication no. BHC - 5185 Publication date 10/05/1999 Review date 03/11/2004 Author NSW Health Summary How counselling can help people with drug and alcohol problems, and their families Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese 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 - the basic facts Publication no. DOH - 6000 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 19/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Facts about asthma, including how to manage the condition. Languages Croatian, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Spanish Title Asthma Facts [Chinese] Publication no. AHS - 6350 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary Information about asthma attacks, including symptoms. Languages Chinese, English Title Asthma Facts [Vietnamese] Publication no. AHS - 6360 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A parent's guide to managing asthma in children, including use of medication and spacer devices Languages English, 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 Boils and Impetigo Publication no. DOH - 7100 Publication date 01/03/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information about boils and impetigo ('school sores'), including causes, prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, 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 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 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 and discipline: a parent's guide Publication no. BHC - 3210 Publication date 14/10/1996 Review date 16/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary A parent's guide to encouraging good behaviour in young children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Children who are having heart surgery Publication no. AHS - 7555 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author Sydney Children's Hospital & Westmead Ch Summary 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, 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 Communication development pyramid Publication no. AHS - 8455 Publication date 22/05/2008 Review date 22/05/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary The Development of Pretend Play Languages Chinese, English 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 Domestic violence hurts the whole family Publication no. BHC - 4450 Publication date 26/01/1998 Review date 09/04/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Domestic violence affects all kinds of women and comes in many different forms. Why domestic violence isn't a private problem, but a crime that affects society as a whole. Services available for people experiencing domestic violence. Languages Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Sorani, Tamil, Thai, Tigrigna, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Drug Information for Parents Publication no. VIC - 5910 Publication date 01/08/2000 Review date 22/07/2004 Author State Government of Victoria Summary A parents' guide to talking to children about drugs. Languages Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, English, Farsi, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Kurdish, Macedonian, Oromo, Pushto, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrigna, 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 Ecstasy - understanding the risks Publication no. BHC - 5695 Publication date 01/11/2000 Review date 03/11/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Information about the illegal drug ecstasy, including its effects and how to reduce harm caused by its use. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Family matters - how to approach drug issues with your family Publication no. OTH - 7860 Publication date 01/06/2005 Review date Author Communitybuilders.nsw Summary A guide to talking about drug issues with children and young people, including information about legal and illicit drugs and alcohol, and tips for communicating with children and young people. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, 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 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 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 Having A Baby Publication no. DOH - 8075 Publication date 01/12/2006 Review date 01/12/2009 Author NSW Health Summary This book, published under the auspices of the NSW Department of Health, is for all NSW women who are pregnant or planning to have a baby and for their families. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Korean, Vietnamese 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 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 Helping teenagers become safer drivers Publication no. OTH - 7255 Publication date 01/09/2004 Review date 20/03/2009 Author YouthSafe Summary Fact sheet for parents with practical advice to help their teenagers become safer drivers. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English Title Helping teenagers grow up safely Publication no. BHC - 3140 Publication date 03/02/1997 Review date 16/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about the Peer Support Program in schools, including how the program encourages children to grow up safe and healthy. Languages Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How can genetic counselling help? Publication no. BHC - 3070 Publication date 23/06/1997 Review date 19/05/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to genetic counselling. What it is and who needs it. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How harmful is cannabis? Publication no. BHC - 5135 Publication date 01/03/1999 Review date 03/11/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about teenagers and cannabis Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to be safe in and around the water Publication no. OTH - 6060 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 23/11/2005 Author Dpt. of Sport & Recreation Summary Guidelines to help prevent adults and children from drowning. Includes important safety measures to take at home, on the beach, around creeks and dams, aboard boats and while rockfishing. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, 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 save money on dental bills Publication no. BHC - 4970 Publication date 27/07/1998 Review date 07/08/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to preventing problems with teeth and gums in adults and children, including first aid for teeth knocked out in accidents. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, 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 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 Keep medicines and other poisons locked away Publication no. BHC - 3175 Publication date 04/11/1996 Review date 17/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to preventing childhood poisoning by storing medicines and household chemicals safely. What to do if a child swallows something that may be poisonous. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Looking After Yourself & Your Baby Publication no. AHS - 7575 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Tips for looking after yourself and your new baby. Languages Arabic, English Title Love Talk Sing Read Play. Ideas to make the most of my child early development Publication no. SWS - 8110 Publication date 01/08/2007 Review date 01/08/2010 Author Lynn Garlick Summary Hand out for Parent and carer in how to make the most of child Early development Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, 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 Parenting Journey for Children from 0 to 5 years Publication no. OTH - 8160 Publication date 01/01/2006 Review date 01/01/2009 Author Viet Thang Tran Summary This booklet is developed in an attempt to provide Vietnamese parents. information about effective parenting strategies with children (from 0 to 5 years of age). Thus, parents who read this booklet are advised to be flexible in selecting information that may be useful to them. Title Parenting Journey for Children from 0 to 5 years Publication no. OTH - 8160 Publication date 01/01/2006 Review date 01/01/2009 Author Viet Thang Tran Summary This booklet is developed in an attempt to provide Vietnamese parents. information about effective parenting strategies with children (from 0 to 5 years of age). Thus, parents who read this booklet are advised to be flexible in selecting information that may be useful to them. Title Parenting in a new culture - the preschool years (Arabic version) Publication no. AHS - 7820 Publication date 01/10/2005 Review date Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary Parenting information for Arabic speakers with small children. Languages Arabic, English Title Parenting in a new culture - the preschool years (Chinese version) Publication no. AHS - 7825 Publication date 01/10/2005 Review date Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary Parenting information for Chinese speakers with small children. Languages Chinese, English 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 Postnatal Depression - Depression After Having a Baby Publication no. AHS - 7565 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of postnatal depression. Languages Arabic, English Title Postnatal Edinburgh Scale Publication no. AHS - 7005 Publication date 01/07/2002 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary English version of Postnatal Edinburgh Scale for office use only, Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Filipino, Hindi, Khmer, Lao, Macedonian, 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 Preventing dog bites Publication no. BHC - 5430 Publication date 15/11/1999 Review date 05/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Dog bites are a common injury, but they can be prevented with simple precautions and a bettter understanding of dog behaviour. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preventing dog bites and other problems with pets Publication no. BHC - 3170 Publication date 09/12/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to avoiding bites and other health problems with pets. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preventing youth suicide Publication no. BHC - 3695 Publication date 18/08/1997 Review date 11/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary The risk factors for youth suicide and what parents can do to help prevent it. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, 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 Rock fishing - make it safer Publication no. BHC - 3255 Publication date 19/08/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary The dangers of rock fishing and how to make it safer. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, 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 Schizophrenia and young people Publication no. BHC - 4390 Publication date 13/05/1996 Review date 10/03/2009 Author NSW Health Summary How to recognise the early signs of schizophrenia in young people. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, 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 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 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) - how to lower the risk Publication no. BHC - 3705 Publication date 25/08/1997 Review date 24/08/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guidelines for lowering the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Talking to teenagers about alcohol Publication no. BHC - 4435 Publication date 01/12/1997 Review date 21/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary How parents can teach teenagers good sense with alcohol. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Talking to teenagers and establishing rules Publication no. BHC - 5225 Publication date 12/04/1999 Review date 18/08/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents on how to improve communication with their teenagers. Includes information about establishing rules for teenagers, and what to do if teenagers get into trouble. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, 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 Teenage Behaviour - When Parents Can not Cope Publication no. BHC - 3030 Publication date 12/02/1996 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Advice on dealing with difficult behaviour, including teenage violence towards parents. Languages Arabic, Croatian, English, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Turkish Title The Lidcombe Program - Information for parents of young children who stutter Publication no. OTH - 7745 Publication date 01/11/2005 Review date Author Continuing Professional Education in Stuttering (CPES) Summary A guide to the Lidcombe Program, a program for parents to help children who stutter. Languages Arabic, English, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Water Safety: Frequently asked questions Publication no. OTH - 6065 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 23/11/2005 Author Dpt. of Sport & Recreation Summary A guide to water safety at home, in swimming pools, on the beach, on farms, aboard boats and while rockfishing. Includes information on recognising 'rips'; lifeguards and beach safety, becoming a lifeguard, learning resuscitation, responsibilities of swimming pool owners, pool cleanliness, supervision of children, alcohol and boating, rock fishing and fishing licenses. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What parents should know about bullying Publication no. BHC - 5705 Publication date 01/01/2001 Review date 01/01/2001 Author NSW Health Summary How bullying can harm children and what parents can do about it. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What should you do if you think your child is using illegal drugs? Publication no. BHC - 3095 Publication date 07/04/1997 Review date 03/11/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Communication strategies for parents who think their teenagers are using illegal drugs. Information on counselling services, including drug and alcohol services. Language Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Where are your kids? Publication no. OTH - 6250 Publication date 01/05/2003 Review date 03/03/2009 Author Roads Safety Advisor Summary Reminder for parents about keeping children safe from moving vehicles in the driveway at home. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, 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