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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/victorian-alcohol-and-other-drug-aod-client-charter-a3-poster
01 Sep 2011... This poster details the rights and responsibilities of a person using Victorian alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/victorian-statement-of-rights-voluntary-treatment
01 Sep 2023... Voluntary treatment is when you choose to receive treatment from a mental health service. You don’t have to have treatment if you don’t want it. Treatment can be medication such as tablets or injections. This can be in a hospital or in the community. You are free to leave the hospital or stop seeing staff in the community whenever you want. Statements of rights are documents that set out a person’s rights and the processes that apply, while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Act. Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/victorian-statement-of-rights-compulsory-treatment-order
01 Sep 2023... A compulsory treatment order means you will be given treatment even if you don’t want it. Treatment can be medication such as tablets or injections. Statements of rights are documents that explain a person’s rights and the processes that apply while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (the Act) . Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-mental-illness
30 Apr 2021... This brochure talks about mental illness, outlining the main types, myths and misunderstandings, what can be done about stigma, and where to go for help.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme-ndis
01 May 2016... This translated fact sheet provides information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It includes facts regarding an individual's eligibility, reasonable and necessary support, what isn't funded, information about children with disabilities and families, and contact information for interpreters.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-mean-for-you-video
01 Nov 2019... A short video for aged care consumers, their families and representatives explaining the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) that began on 1 July 2019. Watch the video to see what the new Quality Standards mean in practice for you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/why-does-my-baby-need-a-hearing-check
01 Dec 2019... Information for parents on why their baby needs a repeat hearing test.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/why-has-my-baby-been-referred-directly-for-a-diagnostic-audiology-assessment
01 Jan 2019... Information from the NSW Statewide Infant Screening-Hearing (SWISH) Program for parents whose baby was found to be not eligible for screening, and referred directly for a diagnostic assessment.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/your-guide-to-commonwealth-home-support-programme-services-supporting-you-to-live-at-home
27 Feb 2020... This booklet explains how older people can receive support in their homes and daily life through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. If you have been assessed by a Regional Assessment Service (RAS) for Commonwealth Home Support Programme services, you should read this booklet.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/elder-abuse-poster
29 Jun 2021... A poster which explains what elder abuse is and how to get support.
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