With over 21,000 resources, Health Translations is Australia's largest online library of quality translated health and wellbeing information. We help health practitioners and those working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to easily find free translated information.
Welcome to the Health Translations (HT) December newsletter.
As we come to the end of another busy and productive year, we can reflect on the achievements of Health Translations which has been at the forefront of delivering quality translated resources to migrant and refugee communities since 2014.
Since commencing its management, the Centre for Culture Ethnicity &Health (CEH) has demonstrated its unique ability to set and maintain a high standard of quality for what is now the largest online library of written and audiovisual material in Australia.
Here's what we've achieved:
750% increase in user numbers, from 200,000 to 1,700,000 per year
Increase of resources from 10,000 to 21,000
Expansion of HT topics in 2017 to include Human Services resources in addition to health
Introduction of a thesaurus to increase accessibility
Improvement and rebranding of HT website
Our vision for Health Translations in 2020 is to continue to provide Australia’s best collection of consumer-focussed, high quality translated health and wellbeing information as a resource for consumers and practitioners. HT is a proven success that enhances the lives of Victorian residents and is an important strategy to ensure all residents have equal access to Victoria’s excellent services and facilities.
Leading the integration of oral health care
North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is proud to be a 2019 conference knowledge partner at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care (APIC). NRCH has been advocating for the recognition of oral health as an important issue in the integration of health care.
Health Translations was also there representing Australia’s largest directory for translated health & wellbeing resources, used by health professionals, community workers & CALD communities across the country. We link to over 31 translated Oral Health resources.
The fire season is a stressful time for a lot of people. It is normal to feel anxious during this time of year, and this anxiety may be worse for people who have been affected by bushfires in the past. Without warning, bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives within minutes.
The fire season is starting earlier and running later. All Victorians need to know how to plan for and respond to fire. For translated fire safety information go to Health Translations.
140 translated cancer resources and tools
Cancer Council Victoria has refreshed the Cancer Screening Hub with practical tools and resources for people working with communities seeking to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs. Learn from Cancer Council Victoria’s work with a range of under-screened communities, including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQ community.
The Hub features best practice insights for delivering community health initiatives, with case studies, infographics and videos to help you increase cancer screening participation. Be screened, live longer.
Health Translations has over 140 translated cancer resources available here.
Thunderstorm Asthma - translated in over 30 languages
It’s important for people with asthma or hay fever to know about thunderstorm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves. Even if you don't think you have asthma or hay fever, don't ignore symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath - check with your GP. And learn the four steps of asthma first aid. Read more about Thunderstorm Asthma translated in over 30 community languages here.
Prepare for extreme heat this summer
Extreme heat can lead to illnesses and deaths, so it's important to know what to do to survive the heat. Drink plenty of water, keep cool with fans and air conditioning, and check on older family members, neighbours and friends, and never leave kids in cars.
Translated community information on heat health is available here.
In this edition, we have a number of new multilingual resources to share with your culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) clients on: * Fire safety * Thunderstorm Asthma * Extreme Heat * Gout * HIV/AIDS * Disability * Cancer screening*.
Please support Health Translations by letting us know about any new or updated translated health resources. Contact info@ceh.org.au
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women The 16 Days Campaign is a global initiative dedicated to ending gender-based violence and raising awareness about the impact of violence against women. The campaign runs from International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) to International Human Rights Day (December 10) in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights. Health Translations links to over 40 translated Family Violence resources. Access here.
Never leave kids in cars The never leave kids in cars campaign prompts parents to take their kids with them whenever they get out of the car, just as they do their everyday valuables, to avoid potentially tragic consequences.The resource is translated in 10 community languages and be accessed here.
Gout Arthritis Australia and the Australian Rheumatology Association have developed fact sheets about gout in a number of languages including Arabic, Assyrian, Vietnamese.The sheets have been written for people affected by gout. It provides general information to help you understand gout and how to manage it. This sheet also covers ways to try to prevent gout and where to find more information.
More translated resources from Arthritis Australia can be accessed here.
HIV/ AIDS World AIDS awareness week is held in the first week of December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. The Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (MHAHS) has launched a new multilingual HIV resource:
HIV What you need to know
This booklet is for anyone interested in finding out about HIV. It explains what it means to have HIV, and ways to protect yourself from getting HIV and passing it on to others. It also explains how to get tested for HIV and how HIV is treated.
More women's health resources about AIDS and HIV are available on Health Translations here.
International Day of People with Disability Celebrated around the world on 3rd December each year, the International Day of People with Disability aims to increase awareness and recognise the achievements of people with disabilities.
Health Translations reaffirms its commitment to working towards an inclusive, accessible and equitable future for all CALD communities. Multilingual resources on disability can be accessed here.
Cervical screening is important for all women – translated resource Cancer Council Victoria and the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health has developed pamphlets about cervical screening and how it is important for all women in English, Amharic, Arabic, Farsi, Harari, Oromo and Somali. View the resource here.
More multilingual resources on Cervical screening available on Health Translations.
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