The Importance of a Healthy Diet
“Healthy Mouth - Something to Smile About” is a multilingual DVD resource which provides culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health information, targeting newly arrived refugees and others of migrant background in NSW. This video about the Importance of a Healthy Diet
Iron
Simple information for the patient about the need to eat foods with iron in them.
The Importance of a Healthy Mouth
“Healthy Mouth - Something to Smile About” is a multilingual DVD resource which provides culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health information, targeting newly arrived refugees and others of migrant background in NSW. This video about the Importance of a health Mouth.
School Vaccination Program for Year 7
NSW Health works with schools to offer human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria-tetanus- pertussis (dTpa) vaccines to Year 7 students in a school-based vaccination program. These vaccines are recommended by the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and funded under the National Immunisation Program.
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.
When to come to hospital in labour
When to Come to Hospital in Labour is essential to ensure women are aware in advance of who to contact, when and why to come to hospital, and the signs of labour. It also provides information to ensure timely access to care, especially if complications arise.
Celebrate Culture Through Movement: Every Move Counts
This resource aims to help keep people healthy and well by encouraging people to move their bodies. Every move counts in increasing participation in the recommended levels of physical activity.
How to Brush
A brochure with brushing instructions and tips. Includes the NSW Public Dental Service contact number.
What to Bring to Hospital when Having a Baby
What to bring to hospital when having a baby details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.
Where can I get help when alcohol or drugs are a problem?
Do you or someone you care about need help to stop or cut down alcohol or drug use? Alcohol and Drug Information Service ( ADIS) and Drug and alcohol services from Area Health Services are free, confidential and welcome people from all cultures. Professional interpreters are available if you need help to communicate with staff. Drug and Alcohol staff can also ask for an interpreter. The resource links to ADIS State-wide support and Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Drug & Alcohol services. The resource shows people of various background getting support from these services either face to face, using an interpreter or linking with phone interpreting service.