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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/female-genital-cutting-multicultural-parent-easy-guide
07 Aug 2020... Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is against the law in all States and Territories of Australia. It is also against the law to take a girl to another country to be cut. FGC harms the health and wellbeing of girls and women.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-medical-help-on-weekends-public-holidays-and-at-night
31 Mar 2023... This resource is designed for migrants living in Victoria and explains the options available for medical help after hours or on weekends. It also explains when to attend the emergency department and when to call an ambulance.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-ready-for-school-understanding-health-and-health-services-an-afghan-community
01 Jun 2015... This chapter titled 'Getting ready for school' is one of 6 chapters developed with and for the Afghan community. The 6 chapters aim to: improve the health literacy of viewers, improve appropriate utilisation of health services and improve health. This particular chapter provides information on child health, development and child services. These include: maternal and child health services; general practice clinics; kindergartens, playgroups and mothers groups.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-to-know-health-care-in-australia-a-pocket-guide-for-new-arrivals
30 Dec 2020... A short overview of Australian health services and how to access them for new arrivals in Victoria.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-start-kindergarten-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers
01 Oct 2021... A brochure that explains the Australian child care system and how to enrol your child in kindergarten.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-use-medicines-correctly
31 Mar 2023... This brochure provides basic information on how to use medicines correctly. It also explains the difference between generic and branded, over-the-counter and prescription medicines and what a repeat is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/introduction-to-the-refugee-minor-program-rmp
01 Jan 2017... The RMP provides support to children and young people who are refugees, under 18 years of age and are in Victoria without their parents. They are known as 'Unaccompanied Humanitarian (or Refugee) Minors' (UHM's). The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) refer UHM clients who reside in Victoria with a custodian or a carer to the RMP.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/tuberculosis-tb-screening-for-migrants
10 Mar 2017... Before or shortly after you arrive in Queensland, the Australian Government may ask you to go to a Tuberculosis Control Unit in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville or Cairns for tuberculosis health screening. This service is free of charge.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-the-australian-medical-system
31 Mar 2023... This resource was designed to help migrants in Victoria navigate and understand the Australian medical system. It briefly explains Medicare and Centrelink cards and the entitlements they offer, how to book a doctor appointment, what bulk billing means, the difference between a GP and a specialist doctor, what a pharmacy is and explains when you need a prescription to buy medicine.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/status-resolution-support-services-srss-payment-reporting-your-income-bilingual-version
30 Nov 2022... If you or your partner have started working, you need to inform Centrelink immediately. This is because what you and your partner earn affects your Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments. This fact sheet explains how and what you need to report.