NSW Health Care System Information Booklet
This booklet provides essential information about the public health care system in NSW. Topics include: how to call an ambulance, what Medicare can be used for, how to get medications in Australia, and how to see a specialist. It also describes key health services in NSW, and much more.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is recommended for screening for depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. The following EDPS translations have been linguistically validated (forward and back translations by Western Sydney Local Health District Translation Services. Translations for either antenatal and postnatal use are printed on official NSW Health forms for accurate scanning into health medical records. Please be aware that scores used to identify possible depression in migrant and refugee women are generally lower than those used in the general Australian population. Use the following guide for screening: The EPDS is a screening tool not a diagnostic one and designed to identify those who require a more comprehensive mental health assessment. Complete the first antenatal screening as early as practical in pregnancy and repeat screening at least once later in pregnancy. Complete the first postnatal screening 6-12 weeks after birth and repeat screening at least once in the first postnatal year. For a woman with an EPDS score between 10 and 12, monitor and repeat in 2-4 weeks as the score may change subsequently. Arrange further assessment of perinatal women with an EPDS score of 13 or more. For a woman with a positive score on Question 10, undertake or arrange immediate further mental health assessment and if there is any disclosure of suicidal ideation, rake urgent action in accordance with local protocol. Use appropriate antenatal or postnatal NSW Health forms below:
Men's health
NSW Health works closely with key partners to deliver initiatives to help men stay healthy, with a focus on four priority health areas.
Get Active Each Day Videos
The Munch & Move program encourages educators to expose children to a variety of movements through daily play-based learning experiences. This requires educators to plan activities and scaffold spontaneous opportunities to promote physical activity, encourage exploration of movement and assist children to develop fundamental movement skills (FMS).
Get Active Each Day
Being active helps us stay healthy. Find lots of ways to be active each day.
Family ACTIVation
Family ACTIVation is a fun-packed resource to help parents and carers of 5 to 12-year-olds get active with their children.
Exercise and diabetes
This booklet explains how exercise and being active is good for my health. It can be used with my doctor or diabetes educator.
Using a Health Care Interpreter
The health care interpreter service is a free and confidential service available in all public health care settings. Professional interpreters can help you to understand health information, communicate with health staff and make informed decisions about your health care.
IPTAAS Translated Videos
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialised healthcare that is not available locally.
information about Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS)
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialised healthcare that is not available locally.