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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/get-legal-help-esafety-women-guide-5
01 May 2019... You can get legal help if technology is being used to abuse, control or frighten you. This guide explains what behavour is illegal, how to collect evidence and where you can get legal advice.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-emergency-contraceptive-pill-bilingual
30 Jun 2014... Bilingual factsheet on the emergency contraceptive pill or ECP (sometimes wrongly called the 'morning after pill'). Information on how the ECP works, how to take it, possible side effects and where it can be purchased. NSW contact details.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/your-health-your-future-get-a-cervical-screening-test
01 May 2021... A simple resource about cervical screening. The design and content is guided by women from migrant and refugee backgrounds as well as health and multicultural sector professionals to ensure the resource is easy to understand, accurate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive. The resource explains reasons for regular participation in cervical screening, what is involved in the test, and includes information about the HPV vaccine.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/there-is-no-place-for-domestic-and-family-violence-in-australia
02 Feb 2024... This poster aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) in newly arrived women from refugee backgrounds and encourages them to seek support.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/health-checks-for-women-presentation
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/national-cervical-screening-program-cervical-cancer-is-preventable-poster
19 Jun 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their cervical screening.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/long-distance-caregiving-how-can-it-impact-our-mental-health-video
19 Oct 2023... This video shares information about how providing care to relatives or friends overseas can impact your mental health and well-being. For many migrant and refugee women living in Australia, being a long-distance caregiver is part of everyday life. Caring for those far away can feel satisfying and fulfilling. Other times, it can be challenging, and it may impact our mental health. Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/abortion-video
22 Sep 2021... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (in partnership with Women's Health Grampians) explains your legal right to abortion in Victoria, Australia, the types of abortion available, how to get an abortion, how to get support, where to find more information about your options. It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/pregnancy-video
13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health explains how pregnancy begins, what effects your chances of getting pregnant and an overview of the female reproductive system. Â It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. This video provides general information only. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/pelvic-floor-muscle-training
01 May 2023... Information for patients and families about pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them.Â
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