High Energy High Protein Eating for Greek speaking communities
Very sick or frail people can be at risk of malnutrition. This resource provides community specific dietary advice to encourage appropriate amounts of protein and energy.
Perineal Care after birth - What you should know
Information on caring for the perineum after childbirth.
Speech Pathology and Dysphasia
Fact sheet for people who have difficulty with speaking, often as a result of brain injury or stroke. Includes information for families.
Patient Information and Privacy a Guide for Carers and Family
The pamphlet targets carers of health patients/clients to explain when health staff can share patient information and what the patient and their carer can do to help health staff share patient information
PEP Bottle and ACBT (Active Cycle of Breathing Technique)
Breathing and coughing exercise to help prevent post-operative respiratory complications. Includes the addition of PEP (Positive Expiratory Pressure). Also used for removal of excessive secretions.
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
Hearing loss and your baby: the next step
Information about the NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing (SWISH) Program. This aims to identify all babies born in NSW with significant permanent bilateral hearing loss by 3 months of age, and to enable them to access appropriate intervention by 6 months of age.
Anthrax
Information about anthrax, including its prevention and treatment.
Quit Smoking "Protecting Pregnancy and Family Health"
Identifying the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting smoking for individuals, their families and the community
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.