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08 Feb 2023... Kidney disease risk assessment card. One in three Australians has an increased risk of kidney disease. Knowing and checking your risk factors can potentially help protect you against developing irreversible kidney disease.

18 Feb 2025... An Easy Read guide for people with disabilities on preventive health, covering topics such as healthy eating, staying active, regular health checks, and knowing when to visit your doctor.

31 Dec 2022... This flipchart has been produced by the Cancer Institute NSW to support those providing information on breast cancer and breast screening to women from different cultural backgrounds; particularly those eligible to participate in the BreastScreen NSW program. This PowerPoint (PPT) resource is also available in PDF format.

04 Apr 2022... This video explains the importance of early detection of cancer through breast screening exam or mammogram. It has information on what you can expect during a breast screening procedure, how an examination is done, how often you should have an examination, eligibility for free screenings, and how to book your appointment.   

29 Apr 2025... This fact sheet explains why a participant may not be eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and includes information about quitting smoking. An accessible Word format of the English resource can be found here .

04 Jun 2025... This brochure has information on Australia's cancer screening programs. These programs use simple tests to find early signs of bowel, breast, and cervical cancer.  The tests are for people who do not have signs of cancer, and they are free if you have a green or blue (interim) Medicare card.

01 Nov 2021... This is a video about the cervical screening test. A cervical screening test can be life saving.

01 Aug 2018... A trial of void is a test to check bladder function. This is an instructional fact sheet for patients of the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne explaining the procedure.

01 Nov 2018... Your doctor has found that you have a cyst in your breast. This information will explain what a breast cyst is, how it is diagnosed and treated.

30 Nov 2018... This translated information is for women who are to have a breast ultrasound or mammogram to investigate changes in their breast.

01 Feb 2024... This document serves as a registration and consent form for BreastScreen Victoria's breast screening program.

25 Feb 2025... Easy Read information to help people with disability get breast checks.

30 Jul 2025... This video provides information about cervical screening.  Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and can be prevented through regular cervical screening tests and the HPV vaccine. A cervical screening test, known as a CST, is a simple test used to check the health of your cervix. Cervical screening looks for the presence of the Human Papillomavirus, also known as HPV, which can lead to cell changes in the cervix.  Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. Even if you have had the HPV vaccination, it is also important to have a cervical screening test every five years, if you are:  A woman or a person with a cervix    Between the ages of 25 and 74 years old, and Are, or have ever been, sexually active 

18 Apr 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes tips on how to stay healthy throughout life, a description of various health checks and recommendations for specific health checks at different ages and life stages.

01 Oct 2020... This glossary is for interpreters, translators, and bilingual staff who work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It provides a list of commonly used terminology relating to mental health and wellbeing, mental health services, mental health and suicide prevention, and stigma reduction. It has been translated into 30 languages.  Translations can be accessed within the English pdf document.

01 Feb 2021... Information on why it is important that people who work with crystalline silica have a respiratory health assessment, what an assessment involves, who can do assessments, and tests.

17 Dec 2025... From July 2025, eligible people in Australia will be able to participate in screening for lung cancer through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. This fact sheet provides key information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program including eligibility criteria, how to access a scan and what you need to do after a scan is completed. An accessible Word format of the English resource can be found here .

17 Dec 2025... This fact sheet provides information about lung cancer screening including the possible benefits of screening and why it is important to talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. An accessible Word format of the English resource can be found here .

14 Sep 2018... There is a new test in Australia. It is called a Cervical Screening Test. The Cervical Screening Test looks for HPV in the cervix. The Cervical Screening Test replaced the Pap test. You will now have a Cervical Screening Test instead of a Pap test. A Cervical Screening Test can help find cell changes before they turn in to cancer.

01 Jan 2018... Your specialist at the Breast Clinic has arranged tests to investigate a change in your breast. The tests that we will explain in this translated information sheet are called biopsies. They are used to investigate lumps or other changes in the breast.

01 Apr 2023... This translated information sheet offers comprehensive details about the processes before, during, and after your breast screening appointment.

01 Jun 2023... A brochure with information about BreastScreen Victoria's free breast screening program. A breast screen (mammogram) is a low-dose x-ray of the breast, recommended every 2 years from age 50 to 74 years old.

18 Apr 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational flipbook presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers and community leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This flipbook includes tips on how to stay healthy throughout life, a description of various health checks and recommendations for specific health checks at different ages and life stages.

01 Jul 2020... Bilingual information on what to tell your doctor, such as Asthma symptoms, triggers, medication and devices.

01 May 2017... This fact sheet explains the different roles of health care professionals in Hepatitis C treatment and whether having hepatitis C affects someone's immigration status

14 Dec 2015... This video outlines what new arrivals from Syria and Iraq can expect when they attend their initial Refugee Health Assessments with their GP and/or Nurse. It outlines the importance of why patients need a health check, what the check involves, why vaccinations are important, what to bring to the appointments, confidentiality and interpreters.

01 Sep 2021... How to set up and prepare your child to get the most out of their telehealth appointment.

01 Jan 2026... This brochure uses reader-friendly language designed to inform and empower your patient/consumer so that they can get the most out of your conversation with their doctor, nurse, or other health professional. ‘Talking with’ means you being open about providing information and speaking up when you don’t understand something or think it’s ‘not quite right’. A good conversation is a dialogue where your concerns, aspirations and values become part of the agreed plan.

30 Jun 2021... General information about breast screening, an x-ray of the breasts, also known as a mammogram.

18 Apr 2019... This multilingual A3 poster promotes the importance of regular screening regardless of family history.

04 Apr 2022... This video explain the importance of early detection of cancer through cervical screening. It has information on how often you should take a cervical screening test, where, how the test is administered by a health professional or on your own as a self-collected test.

08 Sep 2025... This video explains the importance of early detection of cancer through bowel cancer screening. It has information on how you can get a free bowel test through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, how to find out if you are eligible, how to use the test kit and send your test results.

11 Nov 2022... This video provides an overview of the National Cervical Screening Program. It outlines what a Cervical Screening Test is and the test options available to participants. It is also available in Easy English.

01 Aug 2023... Any symptoms or breast changes must be properly investigated by your doctor. This may include a physical examination of your breasts, a mammogram, or other tests that may be required. As well as having your regular breast screen every two years, it is important to be breast aware because breast cancer can develop at any time.

30 Apr 2025... A colposcopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor/nurse to closely examine your cervix using a special magnifying instrument called a colposcope.  This translated webpage has information on why one needs a colposcopy, how to prepare for a procedure, cost, and others. Audio narration is available for the translated webpages.

09 Oct 2019... A colposcopy is a test where a doctor uses a special instrument to look at your cervix. This Easy Read brochure answers the following questions about colposcopies:  What is a colposcopy? What happens before a colposcopy? What happens during a colposcopy? How long will it take? How does the test feel? What happens after a colposcopy?

27 Jul 2018... This Easy English document explains the services that Sexual Health Victoria clinics offer, and who can access them, as well as what to expect and do before and when you come to the clinic.

02 Jul 2023... Construction materials such as sandstone, concrete and bricks can contain up to 90% silica dust. When drilling on these materials, you can generate and breathe in fine crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer.

13 Jun 2025... This is a picture-based, Easy-to-Use English resource for teaching people about their rights and the law related to their body, sexual health, relationships, and sexuality.  Research shows that people with disabilities are at more risk of both being victims of sexual crimes and, often accidentally, perpetrators of crimes.  From a sex-positive and person-centred approach, the resource aims to empower people to know more about: their social and legal rights, their health and relationships, their sexuality and sexual health, and how the law can support individuals before and after difficult experiences.

17 Nov 2025... A Fibroscan is a quick, painless test for liver damage, often used for people with chronic hepatitis B and C. Available at select hospitals and some nonprofit organisations in Queensland, including ECCQ, it helps monitor liver health. Regular scans can prevent severe issues like cirrhosis or liver cancer.

11 Sep 2023... This book is about getting older with cerebral palsy and why it is important to get health checks. Cerebral palsy makes it hard to move your body. As you get older, some things may change, like how you move, how tired you feel, or how much help you need. The book explains common changes and worries you may have. It also shows how your doctors and therapists can help you make a plan to stay well, manage pain, and reach your goals.

18 Oct 2019... This brochure from BreastScreen NSW (under Cancer Institute NSW) provides information about what happens when you have been asked to come back for further tests. You have been asked to attend the Assessment Clinic because there is an area on your mammogram that needs further investigation

17 Dec 2025... From July 2025, eligible people in Australia will be able to participate in screening for lung cancer through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. This fact sheet provides information about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, lung cancer and symptoms, the low-dose CT scan and general questions about lung cancer screening. An accessible Word format of the English resource can be found here .

17 Dec 2025... This tool can help you and your doctor work out if you are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. You should work through the questions with your doctor, who is best placed to determine if you're eligible. Completing this tool does not replace an eligibility assessment by your doctor. An accessible Word format of the English resource can be found here .

28 Feb 2019... A translated fact sheet about colposcopy, an examination that is recommended after a positive or abnormal pap test result. After a colposcopy, decisions can be made about your ongoing treatment.

01 Apr 2023... This document includes information about having a breast screen (mammogram) to detect breast cancer early.

11 Mar 2025... An Easy Read guide on who can get a breast screen, designed to support people with disability in accessing breast checks.

10 Sep 2024... Screen Me! encourages people with disability to do their cervical screening. The short film was made for and by people with disability.

05 Aug 2022... This is a visual guide to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand how to collect their own vaginal sample if they choose self-collection as a screening option for their Cervical Screening Test. 

26 Aug 2024... Easy Read fact sheet and video explain different types of women’s health professionals and how they can help. The Easy Read video was created in partnership with Women with Disabilities Australia . The video explains different women’s health topics in Easy Read style. Each page is read slowly and clearly to help people understand key messages. Many people prefer videos over written information, including people with disability and people from multicultural backgrounds.

01 May 2019... This resource explains what is involved in an STI/BBV check-up, how much testing costs, and what to expect if you attend a Sexual Health Victoria clinic.

01 Dec 2020... Knowing what to expect at an appointment can help you think about questions the speech pathologist might ask, what you are most concerned about, and preparing your child.

27 Jul 2022... A FibroScan is a simple test to find out how much liver scarring and fatty change you have in your liver.

01 Jul 2023... This fact sheet tells you about yearly health checks. A health check is when a doctor checks your health. It is to make sure you are healthy.

01 Jul 2023... This fact sheet tells you about the different types of health checks. A health check is when a doctor checks your health. Health checks can help you stay healthy.

13 Oct 2025... This resource encourages regular HIV testing to know your status and stay in control of your health. Testing is free and confidential, and early treatment lets you live a normal life. Get tested if you've had possible exposure, like unprotected sex or shared needles. Various testing options are available, including at-home.

01 Jan 2021... You can have a cervical screening test at any time during pregnancy is a video for women aged 25 years and over who are due for a cervical screening test. Cervical screening saves lives! Talk with your doctor, midwife or nurse if you are due for your cervical screening test.

01 Aug 2020... Did you know? You can have a Cervical Screening Test at any time during pregnancy. Multilingual poster.

14 Jul 2025... This resource is for people who have finished treatment for cancer. It talks about how you may feel, how to cope with side effects, future health checks, and what you can do to stay healthy.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about pre-natal care. What is prenatal care? Why is prenatal care important? What happens at prenatal visits? What are the benefits of prenatal care?

31 Dec 2021... This flipchart has been produced by the Cancer Institute NSW to support those providing information on breast cancer and breast screening to women from different cultural backgrounds; particularly those eligible to participate in the BreastScreen NSW program. This resource is also available in PPT format.

01 Jan 2018... Fibroadenomas are a type of non-cancerous breast lump. They can range in size from smaller than a marble to as large as a golf ball. This translated information sheet explains what a fibroadenoma is, how it is diagnosed and treated.

01 Mar 2024... This information explains why your breasts change and what changes are common. 

01 Jul 2022... This is a visual guide to help culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand their Cervical Screening Test results. Your doctor or nurse will discuss your results and the next steps with you. This is a good time to ask any questions or let them know if you are feeling worried about your results. The English version is also accessible in Word format here .

22 Jan 2024... Having a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years will help you stay healthy, both for yourself and your family. The resource is available in Easy English.

24 Jul 2025... This video explains the purpose of the first antenatal GP appointment, what questions you might be asked, the types of referrals and tests that may be offered, and how to start planning your care during pregnancy. Understanding this first step is essential for ensuring a healthy pregnancy journey and feeling confident as you navigate the healthcare system. This video is part of the Antenatal Video Series by Rahma Health, created in partnership with healthcare professionals to provide Arabic-speaking communities with accurate, accessible, and culturally safe information.

01 Jun 2024... The Cervical Screening Test can prevent cervical cancer. If you are due for a test, book your appointment – it could save your life.

01 Jun 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes tips on how to s tay healthy during and after menopause: when and why menopause happens, how to manage symptoms, and how to take care of your health during and after menopause.