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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/birdie-and-the-virus
01 Feb 2021... A virus has made Birdie's friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? A story for young children about recovering from a virus. Natural disasters like storms, cyclones, floods or fire can be very frightening and upsetting for babies and young children. Playing a therapeutic game or reading a story with a caring adult can help a young child work through the scary experiences and 'big feelings'. There's information for parents and carers too. Translations of this resource can be viewed and downloaded by scrolling down to the section "Languages other than English" and selecting your preferred language.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-a-covid-vaccine-for-children-with-additional-needs-or-disability
31 Mar 2022... Information regarding access to Disability Liaison Officers (DLO), who can support children with disabilities and additional needs access to COVID vaccines. DLOs are funded by the Victorian Department of Health.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/supporting-mental-health-during-covid-19
30 Apr 2025... This resource helps parents support their young person’s mental health during and after COVID-19. It explains how pandemics, isolation and substance use can affect stress, anxiety and depression. It gives tips for starting conversations, noticing signs, promoting healthy habits and seeking professional help when needed.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/making-sure-your-child-stays-safe-at-parties
21 Jul 2021... This resource guides parents on keeping their child safe when attending parties. It includes tips like checking with host parents, talking about alcohol and peer pressure, ensuring good supervision and transport arrangements, and setting up safe plans for when things might go wrong
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/long-covid-fact-sheet
01 Sep 2021... The fact sheet raises awareness of Long COVID and encourages people to seek care from their General Practitioner.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/covid-19-vaccines-and-side-effects-for-women-video-4
03 Dec 2021... Like all medicines, COVID-19 vaccines can have some side effects. This video discusses the most common side effects to COVID-19 vaccines, and why there might be some differences for women due to a stronger immune response. Find out more in our video, and see your health professional if you have any concerns.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/covid-19-vaccines-and-safety-video-5
03 Dec 2021... This video explains how the COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia were approved for use. All vaccines in Australia have to pass strict safety standards.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-keep-your-community-safe-with-a-little-extra-space
27 Jul 2022... This poster explains simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your community from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/available-treatments-for-covid-19-plain-english
17 Jun 2022... This video, in English, provides information on what COVID-19 treatments are available and the importance of discussing with your general practitioner which option is the most appropriate for you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-do-a-rapid-antigen-test-from-your-nose-easy-read
11 Feb 2022... An easy read factsheet providing information and instructions on how to do a rapid antigen test from your nose.