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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/my-healthcare-rights-a-guide-for-people-with-cognitive-impairment
01 Jan 2020... This resource has been developed to provide healthcare information for people with cognitive impairment, their carers and family members. It describes what to expect when going to hospital, information about informed consent and what to do if something doesn't go to plan.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/preparing-and-participating-in-open-disclosure-discussions
01 Oct 2022... Every day thousands of people receive health care. Sometimes things go wrong which cause unintentional harm to you or someone you care for. In health care, this is known as an incident. Your healthcare provider (such as a doctor or nurse) should talk with you about it as soon as possible. Open disclosure is the discussion with you, your healthcare provider and the people you may choose to support you (such as your family, carer or friend) about an incident that caused harm whilst receiving health care.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/physiotherapy-brochure-ndis
01 May 2021... Brochure about using a physiotherapist with the NDIS. Includes information on what Physiotherapists can (and can't) do for you, how your physiotherapist can help with NDIS planning and review meetings and your rights and entitlements.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/support-workers-brochure-ndis
01 May 2021... Brochure about NDIS support workers, Support workers help you with everyday tasks and activities.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/ndis-planning-getting-started-with-the-ndis-brochure
01 May 2021... Fact sheet on NDIS planning. Your NDIS plan is how much the NDIS will pay for your support workers, services, and other items you might need. It is essential that you receive the proper funding to purchase the services you need. Your NDIS plan will also include a copy of your NDIS goals. These are the goals that the NDIS will ask about at your 12-month review meeting. You will have regular reviews with the NDIS, most reviews are at 12 or 24 months (1 or 2 years).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/The-NDIS-in-Easy-English/ndis-people-who-can-help
27 Sep 2023... The Easy English booklet is about the NDIS and the people who can help you and your child. It is written for parents and carers of children with disabilities and developmental delays. Parents and carers will get the most benefit if they read these booklets with support workers or other helpers.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/independent-assessments-getting-ready-for-next-year-easy-read
01 Aug 2020... Information on independent assessments for the NDIS. Assessments are how NDIS work out how your disability affects your life and what supports you need from the NDIS.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/public-healthcare-access-for-people-seeking-asylum-who-do-not-have-a-medicare-card-bilingual
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-hiv-treatment-when-you-dont-have-medicare
04 Oct 2024... You will need to see your HIV doctor regularly to monitor your health and prescribe HIV medication. This can be expensive if you can’t get Medicare. There are a few ways you can access treatment and care more cheaply. Medicare is Australia’s public health scheme. It provides most health services, including HIV services, and medicines for free or at low cost. Medicare covers Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia and some other visa holders.  Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-navigating-the-health-system
01 Apr 2024... Information about finding an HIV doctor. You need an HIV doctor to help you manage and treat your HIV. Only specially trained doctors can do this. If the doctor who diagnosed you is unable to treat and manage HIV, you will be referred to a doctor with specialist HIV training. HIV doctors are trained in the management and treatment of HIV and are the only doctors who can prescribe HIV treatment.
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