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.
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.
Breast cancer
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP)
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Cervical cancer
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Chronic leukaemia
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
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:
Meningococcal Disease
Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Rotavirus infection
Globally, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in early childhood affecting almost all children under five years of age. A vaccine is now available for infants.
Shigellosis
A guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, resulting in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps.Includes information on prevention and treatment.