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Title	Anyone can get condoms: Safe sex. No regrets.
Publication no.	DOH - 7480
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How to practise safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Includes information on negotiating safe sex, safe sex and overseas travel, and how to use a condom correctly.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Breast Cancer
Publication no.	OTH - 7630
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for women on the importance of being aware of any changes in their breasts. Being 'breast aware' increases the early detection of breast cancer and can help save a woman's life.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Breastfeeding welcome here
Publication no.	NGO - 6830
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A sticker from the Australian Breastfeeding Association to say that breastfeeding is welcome here.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Compression stocking
Publication no.	AHS - 8350
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about venous leg ulcers and how wearing compression stockings can prevent them returning.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)

Title	Contraception: Condoms and Diaphragms
Publication no.	DOH - 7490
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to condoms, female condoms and diaphragms to prevent pregnancy.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Cultural meal guide for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes
Publication no.	AHS - 6715
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to healthy eating in pregnancy for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes.
Languages	English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Cystitis
Publication no.	SSH - 5460
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to the symptoms and treatment of cystitis, a common problem caused by inflammation of the urinary tract.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Diabetes in pregnancy - gestational diabetes
Publication no.	BHC - 5590
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop in pregnancy. This fact sheet explains the condition and how it can affect a woman's pregnancy and future health.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Do You Have A Breast Change?
Publication no.	OTH - 7635
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide for women on breast changes and their causes, including both breast cancer and other non-cancerous changes. Also includes information on tests to find the cause of breast changes.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (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	Emergency Contraception
Publication no.	SSH - 6900
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How the emergency pill (or 'morning after' pill) can help prevent pregnancy.
Languages	English (pdf), Japanese (pdf)

Title	Emergency Contraception
Publication no.	SSH - 7425
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about the emergency pill (sometimes called the 'morning after'pill) that helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Also includes information on how to use condoms correctly
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Thai (pdf)

Title	Female patients requesting female staff in hospitals or in a clinic
Publication no.	BHC - 6240
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for women who request female staff in hospitals and clinics.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf)

Title	Forty-four Plus For Women approaching menopause
Publication no.	HTS - 800
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about menopause, including why menopause happens and what to expect; sexuality; the importance of a healthy diet and exercise; health checks; where to get help for problems.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Frequently Asked Questions - BreastScreen NSW
Publication no.	AHS - 8550
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Resource on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, including the 'cherry and pea 'campaign highlighting the size difference between a breast cancer that can be detected by a physical examination - a cherry - and a pea size cancer detectable by a screening mammogram.
Languages	Croatian (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	If you are pregnant, or think you may be, please inform a staff member BEFORE you have an X-ray.
Publication no.	AHS - 6160
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Asks women who are pregnant or think they might be, to inform staff before having an x-ray
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)

Title	Information for women with early breast cancer
Publication no.	OTH - 7645
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A comprehensive guide for women with early breast cancer, including treatment, effects of treatment on fertiity, impact on sexuality, coping and getting support, and returning to work.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Please place tampons and sanitary pads in bins provided. Do not flush them down the toilet
Publication no.	OTH - 6875
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Sign saying 'Please place tampons and sanitary pads in bins provided. Do not flush them down toilet.'
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Preparing for a healthy menopause
Publication no.	BHC - 3125
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	What happens to a woman's body at menopause. Advice about diet and exercise for a healthy menopause. Information about services.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Czech (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	Rubella
Publication no.	DOH - 8430
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Facts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Rubella Information (with special emphasis for women of childbearing age)
Publication no.	OTH - 7945
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on rubella, an infectious disease which can harm unborn babies. Includes inormation on how the disease is spread, symptoms, prevention and immunisation.
Languages	Albanian (pdf), Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tigrigna (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	What women should know about hysterectomy
Publication no.	BHC - 5605
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about hysterectomy, including why the operation may be necessary, the different types of surgery, and alternative treatments.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (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	When marriages break down, it's often men who hurt the most
Publication no.	BHC - 5360
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Explores the reasons why some men have serious problems dealing with separation and divorce, and how the right support can help them cope better.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (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	When menopause affects relationships
Publication no.	BHC - 5535
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information on how menopause can affect sexuality, including solutions to common problems
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (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	Which women need a Pap test?
Publication no.	BHC - 4975
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Why women between 18 and 70 need regular Pap tests, and how the test is done. Includes information on risk factors for cervical cancer.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Women and HIV. Fact Sheet 2 - Newly Diagnosed
Publication no.	NGO - 6075
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide for women newly diagnosed with HIV, including coping with feelings, getting support, deciding whom to tell that you have HIV, talking to your partner, issues for HIV-positive women with children, or who would like children, where to get information about treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Women and HIV. Fact Sheet 1 - Testing
Publication no.	NGO - 6070
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet 1 of a series of six fact sheets on women and HIV. A guide for women about HIV testing, including why you might consider testing; pre-test counselling; consent to testing; confidentiality; implications of a negative or of a positive result; HIV testing; who can request that you have HIV testing
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Women and HIV. Fact Sheet 3 - Symptoms
Publication no.	NGO - 6080
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide for women to the prevention and treatment of symptoms and illnesses associated with HIV.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Women and HIV. Fact Sheet 5 - Pregnancy
Publication no.	NGO - 6085
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide for women on HIV and pregnancy, including information on becoming pregnant if you have HIV, the effects of HIV on pregnancy, HIV treatment in pregnancy, risk of transmission from mother to baby, breastfeeding and HIV, and termination of pregnancy.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Women and HIV. Fact sheet 6 - Parenting
Publication no.	NGO - 6090
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)