Understanding Pain
A short 5 minute video on the key principles in managing chronic pain are presented in video format in 5 languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese and Greek
What is a trial of void?
Bladder function is a critical component of recovery from gynaecological surgery. Women need to know how to void following surgery and/or the removal of a urinary catheter to avoid urinary retention. This resource provides information on the trial of void assessment which measures the ability of the bladder to empty.
What to do when you are not eating well
If you are unable to eat as well as you normally do, losing weight (without trying) or already underweight, a high calorie and high protein diet will help.
Viral Gastroenteritis
Information on viral gastroenteritis, including how infections is spread, prevention, symptoms and treatment.
Smoke turns your cash into ash
A2 poster saying Smoke turns your cash into ash.[Large pdf files!]
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.
Lunchbox checklist
Check list to help children understand which foods make up a healthy lunch box
Living well with chronic hepatitis B
The booklet provides culturally appropriate consumer information about chronic hepatitis B (CHB) for people diagnosed with this chronic condition, which predisposes them to developing liver cancer. It offers plain language information, complemented by pictograms to explain what chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is, what is cirrhosis, their link to liver cancer, what to expect at a medical check-up, who needs medications to treat their disease, tips for staying healthy and what people with CHB can do to protect their close contacts. It includes an appointment card to help patients keep track of their medical appointments.
Bladder Care
Information about bladder care for women who have just given birth
ABA Multilingual Breastfeeding Booklets: How Breastfeeding Works
Breastfeeding Booklets in 8 languages featuring side-by-side Language/English Translation.Topics include expressing & storing breastmilk, colostrum, sore nipples, weaning, engorgement, increasing supply, attachment, working & breastfeeding.