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Title	Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families
Publication no.	BHC - 5185
Last update	21/09/2010
Summary	How counselling can help people with drug and alcohol problems, and their families
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Anorexia nervosa in children and young people
Publication no.	DOH - 6425
Last update	06/06/2012
Summary	A parents' guide to recognising signs of eating disorders in children, and now to cope.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Anxiety in children
Publication no.	DOH - 6420
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A parents' guide to recognising signs of anxiety in children, and where to find help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Anxiety in children - what we should know as parents
Publication no.	OTH - 5970
Last update	06/06/2012
Summary	A parents' guide to recognising anxiety in children and teenagers, and where to find help for anxiety problems.
Languages	English (pdf), French (pdf), Tamil (pdf)

Title	Asthma Facts [Vietnamese]
Publication no.	AHS - 6360
Last update	20/06/2012
Summary	A parent's guide to managing asthma in children, including use of medication and spacer devices
Languages	English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Asthma First Aid Plan [Chinese]
Publication no.	AHS - 6355
Last update	20/06/2012
Summary	First aid for asthma attacks
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Asthma First Aid Plan [Vietnamese]
Publication no.	AHS - 6365
Last update	20/06/2012
Summary	A guide to recognising an asthma attack and how to use the Asthma First Aid Plan
Languages	English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Asthma facts [Chinese]
Publication no.	AHS - 6350
Last update	20/06/2012
Summary	Information about asthma attacks, including symptoms.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Baby's first foods
Publication no.	AHS - 8615
Last update	13/01/2010
Summary	Parents’ guide to introducing solid foods to babies
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before you hit a child - stop and think
Publication no.	BHC - 3060
Last update	29/02/2012
Summary	Preventing child abuse. Information and services.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 2 year health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8015
Last update	16/04/2010
Summary	Questions for parents to answer before their child’s 2 year health check.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 4 year health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8025
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	Questions for parents to answer before their child’s 4 year health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 6 to 8 weeks health check
Publication no.	DOH - 7995
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	Questions for parents to answer before their child’s 6 to 8 week health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 18 months health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8010
Last update	19/04/2010
Summary	Questions for parents to answer before their child’s 18 months health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 3 year health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8020
Last update	16/04/2010
Summary	Questions for parents to answer before their child’s 3 year health check.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child's 6 month health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8000
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	Information for parents from My First Health Record (the 'Blue Book') on what to check before your child’s 6 month health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child’s 12 months health check
Publication no.	DOH - 8005
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	What to check before your child’s 12 months health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Before your child’s 1-4 week check
Publication no.	DOH - 7990
Last update	19/04/2010
Summary	What to check before your child’s 1-4 week health check
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Boils and Impetigo
Publication no.	DOH - 7100
Last update	26/11/2009
Summary	Information about boils and impetigo ('school sores'), including causes, prevention and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Bringing up children with Down Syndrome
Publication no.	BHC - 3370
Last update	29/02/2012
Summary	Facts about Down syndrome. How early education helps. Where parents can find support.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign
Publication no.	DOH - 6110
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How passive smoking harms children, and what parents can do to protect them.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Caring for your new baby at home
Publication no.	BHC - 7050
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Children and discipline: a parent's guide
Publication no.	BHC - 3210
Last update	29/02/2012
Summary	A parent's guide to encouraging good behaviour in young children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Children who are having heart surgery
Publication no.	AHS - 7555
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Children with head injury - a guide for parents
Publication no.	OTH - 6410
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Children's infectious diseases
Publication no.	DOH - 5980
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to infectious diseases in children, and how to prevent spreading them.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Choose water as a drink
Publication no.	DOH - 8745
Last update	15/10/2010
Summary	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
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Ciprofloxacin: an antibiotic for contacts of a person with meningococcal infection
Publication no.	DOH - 8405
Last update	20/08/2012
Summary	Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Communication development pyramid
Publication no.	AHS - 8455
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for parents on the development of pretend play and how to encourage it.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Constipation (1 year and beyond)
Publication no.	AHS - 6980
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Parents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Publication no.	OTH - 6340
Last update	14/03/2012
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 (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Depression in children
Publication no.	DOH - 6430
Last update	06/06/2012
Summary	A parents' guide to recognising and coping with depression in children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Disruptive Behavioural Disorders in Children
Publication no.	DOH - 6435
Last update	13/06/2012
Summary	A parents' guide to recognising signs of disruptive disorders in children, and how to cope.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Does your child have a Personal Health Record?
Publication no.	BHC - 5565
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about the Personal Health Record - an easy way to record your child's medical history.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Italian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Domestic violence hurts the whole family
Publication no.	BHC - 4450
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Sorani (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tigrigna (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Drug information for parents
Publication no.	VIC - 5910
Last update	02/07/2012
Summary	A parents' guide to talking to children about drugs.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Kurdish (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Oromo (pdf), Pushto (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tigrigna (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Early Childhood Health Services
Publication no.	DOH - 7980
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	A guide to early childhood services for babies and young children (from My First Health Record)
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Eat more fruit and vegetables
Publication no.	DOH - 8730
Last update	15/10/2010
Summary	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.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Family matters - how to approach drug issues with your family
Publication no.	OTH - 7860
Last update	13/04/2012
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 (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Febrile convulsions
Publication no.	DOH - 6050
Last update	19/01/2010
Summary	How to recognise febrile convulsions (fits) in children, and what to do if they happen.

Title	Fever
Publication no.	DOH - 6045
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Get active each day
Publication no.	DOH - 8735
Last update	15/10/2010
Summary	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.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide
Publication no.	BHC - 7290
Last update	11/07/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Happy Playtime Makes Happy Children
Publication no.	AHS - 6905
Last update	02/08/2012
Summary	An illustrated guide to help parents strengthen good relationships with children through play.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Having A Baby
Publication no.	DOH - 8075
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to pregnancy and childbirth.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Headlice - the facts
Publication no.	DOH - 5570
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about head lice, including symptoms and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Healthy food + active lifestyle = happy life for my family
Publication no.	AHS - 5865
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to healthy eating and physcial activity for Arabic speakers and their families.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Helping children with concentration problems
Publication no.	BHC - 5065
Last update	15/08/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Helping teenagers become safer drivers
Publication no.	OTH - 7255
Last update	31/07/2012
Summary	Fact sheet for parents with practical advice to help their teenagers become safer drivers.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Helping teenagers grow up safely
Publication no.	BHC - 3140
Last update	22/02/2012
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 Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How can genetic counselling help?
Publication no.	BHC - 3070
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to genetic counselling. What it is and who needs it.
Language	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How harmful is cannabis?
Publication no.	BHC - 5135
Last update	13/04/2012
Summary	Information for parents about teenagers and cannabis
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How to be safe in and around the water
Publication no.	OTH - 6060
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Immunisation information
Publication no.	DOH - 8035
Last update	19/04/2010
Summary	Information for parents on immunisation. From My First Health Record (the 'Blue Book').
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Information for Parents
Publication no.	DOH - 7975
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	Information for parents about how to use My First Health Record (the'Blue Book'), to keep important details of their child's health, growth and development.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Jaundice in newborn babies
Publication no.	AHS - 7295
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Keep medicines and other poisons locked away
Publication no.	BHC - 3175
Last update	22/02/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Language development: the early years
Publication no.	AHS - 8610
Last update	12/01/2010
Summary	Fact sheet about communication and language development in early childhood
Languages	Bengali (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Looking After Yourself & Your Baby
Publication no.	AHS - 7575
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Tips for looking after yourself and your new baby.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Love Talk Sing Read Play. Ideas to make the most of my child's early development
Publication no.	SWS - 8110
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for parents and carers on how to make the most of young children's development.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Korean (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Making food fun for children and parents
Publication no.	BHC - 3415
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Tips to help parents avoid feeding problems with young children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Measles
Publication no.	DOH - 8400
Last update	19/09/2012
Summary	Fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread,symptoms, treatment and immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Measles: information for contacts
Publication no.	DOH - 8395
Last update	19/09/2012
Summary	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.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Milk and young children (Arabic version)
Publication no.	AHS - 6880
Last update	21/06/2012
Summary	A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Milk and young children (Chinese Version)
Publication no.	AHS - 6885
Last update	21/06/2012
Summary	A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Milk and young children (Vietnamese Version)
Publication no.	AHS - 6890
Last update	21/06/2012
Summary	A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
Languages	English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Monitoring your child’s growth and development
Publication no.	DOH - 7985
Last update	13/04/2010
Summary	Information for parents from My First Health Record (the 'Blue Book')
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Mumps
Publication no.	DOH - 8415
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	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.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Newborn screening: Tests to protect your baby
Publication no.	DOH - 6345
Last update	14/03/2012
Summary	Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Nutrition for kids
Publication no.	AHS - 7640
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for parents and carers on healthy food for children
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Parenting in a new culture - the preschool years (Arabic version)
Publication no.	AHS - 7820
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Parenting information for Arabic speakers with small children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Parenting in a new culture - the preschool years (Chinese version)
Publication no.	AHS - 7825
Last update	21/09/2010
Summary	Parenting information for Chinese speakers with small children.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Pertussis (whooping cough)
Publication no.	DOH - 7170
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Publication no.	BHC - 7220
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Pneumococcal Disease
Publication no.	DOH - 8420
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	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.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Postnatal Depression - Depression After Having a Baby
Publication no.	AHS - 7565
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of postnatal depression.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Postnatal Edinburgh Scale
Publication no.	AHS - 7005
Last update	18/04/2012
Summary	English version of the Postnatal Edinburgh Scale, a screening questionnaire to check for depression during the post- natal period. For professional use.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Preventing dog bites
Publication no.	BHC - 5430
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Dog bites are a common injury, but they can be prevented with simple precautions and a better understanding of dog behaviour.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Preventing dog bites and other problems with pets
Publication no.	BHC - 3170
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to avoiding bites and other health problems with pets.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Preventing youth suicide
Publication no.	BHC - 3695
Last update	24/04/2012
Summary	The risk factors for youth suicide and what parents can do to help prevent it.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Primary and secondary school. From My First Health Record (the 'Blue Book')
Publication no.	DOH - 8030
Last update	03/05/2010
Summary	Information for parents on health checks for children in the primary and secondary school years.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Problems with a new baby? There's always someone to help
Publication no.	BHC - 3355
Last update	30/04/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Protecting Children and Young People and reporting to the Department of Community Services
Publication no.	BHC - 6975
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Questions and Answers for Contamination of Bindeez TM beads
Publication no.	DOH - 8105
Last update	04/06/2012
Summary	Information on Contamination of Bindeez TM beads
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Rock fishing - make it safer
Publication no.	BHC - 3255
Last update	28/03/2012
Summary	The dangers of rock fishing and how to make it safer.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Sad feelings after childbirth - a 'hidden' problem
Publication no.	BHC - 5925
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Information about postnatal depression, including how to recognise symptoms and where to get help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Schizophrenia and young people
Publication no.	BHC - 4390
Last update	06/03/2012
Summary	How to recognise the early signs of schizophrenia in young people.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Select healthier snacks
Publication no.	DOH - 8740
Last update	15/10/2010
Summary	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
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Self-esteem in young children under five
Publication no.	AHS - 7075
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A parents' guide to developing self-esteem in young children
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Starting Solids
Publication no.	AHS - 6895
Last update	01/08/2012
Summary	A guide to introducing solid foods to babies 0 to 12 months.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Stress - it affects children too
Publication no.	BHC - 5380
Last update	15/06/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) - how to lower the risk
Publication no.	BHC - 3705
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guidelines for lowering the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Talking to teenagers and establishing rules
Publication no.	BHC - 5225
Last update	27/03/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Talking to your child during daily activities
Publication no.	AHS - 7730
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Tips for parents on helping children develop language skills by talking to them during daily activities.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Talking to your child in your language
Publication no.	AHS - 7875
Last update	24/05/2012
Summary	Tips for parents on helping children develop language skills by talking to them in their own language.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Teach your baby to drink from a cup
Publication no.	AHS - 7845
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to help parents to teach their baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months)
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Teenage Behaviour - When Parents Can't Cope
Publication no.	BHC - 3030
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Advice on dealing with difficult behaviour, including teenage violence towards parents.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf)

Title	The Lidcombe Program - information for parents of young children who stutter
Publication no.	OTH - 7745
Last update	27/03/2012
Summary	A guide to the Lidcombe Program, a program for parents to help children who stutter.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Malay (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Water Safety: Frequently asked questions
Publication no.	OTH - 6065
Last update	12/04/2012
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Where are your kids?
Publication no.	OTH - 6250
Last update	25/06/2012
Summary	Reminder for parents about keeping children safe from moving vehicles in the driveway at home.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Why does my baby need a diagnostic assessment? (Hearing)
Publication no.	DOH - 6235
Last update	03/07/2012
Summary	Information from the NSW Statewide Infant Screening-Hearing (SWISH) Program for parents whose baby needs a diagnostic assessment following two unclear results from hearing tests.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bengali (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Swahili (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Why does my baby need a hearing check?
Publication no.	DOH - 6225
Last update	03/07/2012
Summary	Information for parents on hearing checks for babies, and why they're important for detecting problems early.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bengali (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Swahili (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Why does my baby need a repeat hearing screen?
Publication no.	DOH - 6230
Last update	03/07/2012
Summary	Information for parents on why their baby needs a repeat hearing test.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bengali (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dinka (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Swahili (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)