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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.

01 Oct 2019... This video provides information for students to know how to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

01 Nov 2020... This is an information sheet for consumers about questions you can ask when you go to hospital for your mental health, including Easy Read English.

Aboriginal English varies across Australia but differs from Standard Australian English in its sound system, grammar, story structure, and the way it's used - words often have different meanings and take into account the rich linguistic heritage of Indigenous culture.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English provides information on what consent means in the context of a sexual, romantic, or intimate relationship or interaction. Consent means agreement or permission. It gives details on what is, and what isn't considered to be consent.

19 Dec 2023... The Duty of candour is a legislative requirement for Victorian health services (effective 30 November 2022) which builds on existing elements of open disclosure as outlined in the Australian Open Disclosure Framework . It encourages open, honest communication when a patient has suffered a serious adverse patient safety event while receiving care.  This fact sheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about Duty of Candour. More resources can be found on SCV's Duty of candour resource page .

03 Dec 2024... This illustrated guide and accompanying video explain how to give medicine through a subcutaneous cannula using a step-by-step approach.  These guides are part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

01 Dec 2024... This book is for survivors of stroke, families, carers and friends. Most people don’t know much about strokes. This book has the information you need. Stories from survivors, families and carers tell you about the road ahead.  It answers the following questions: What is a stroke? How will my stroke affect me? How do I take care of my health after my stroke? What happens when it's time to leave the hospital?

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.

01 Oct 2018... This video gives an overview of key preparation activities you can undertake before the bushfire season e.g. cleaning your gutters, cutting your grass.