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01 Feb 2017... Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that can affect almost any part of the body but most commonly affects the lungs when it is called 'pulmonary tuberculosis'. This fact sheet provides comprehensive information about TB symptoms, treatment and prevention. Please note that contact details provided are for Queensland only.

17 Aug 2023... Easy-to-follow cyber security information and resources to support people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be more cyber secure. The resources are tailored for individuals, families, and small and medium businesses.

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.

01 May 2020... People seeking asylum in Australia who are not eligible for a Medicare Card can access public hospitals in Queensland free of charge.

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.

01 Jun 2024... A bilingual fact sheet that explains how Medicare works, how to enrol and how to use a Medicare card. Medicare helps cover the cost of a range of medical services. The English version is available at the end of each translated resource.

01 Feb 2018... The working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.

01 Jan 2024... Your Body, Your Choice is a multi-language resource about sexual assault. The fact sheet contains important information for people who have experienced sexual assault. 

01 Aug 2023... This document is bilingual. Scroll to the end of each translated resource to read the English version. Child Care Subsidy helps with the cost of approved child care. This information sheet lists the eligibility criteria you must meet.

The tuberculin skin test (also known as the Mantoux test) is one of the tests used to diagnose TB. The main use of the tuberculin test is to identify people infected with TB bacteria, but who do not have active disease. This is called latent TB infection. A chest x-ray is important for people who come into contact with a person with tuberculosis, and helps rule out the presence of TB.