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Mercy Health engages more clients with Health Literacy
Multicultural services are a significant part of Mercy Health. “Mercy Hospital for Women was one of the first Victorian public hospitals to establish multicultural services. It’s an important part of who we are and how we see our broader community,” said Natalija...
New health literacy education research published by CEH Manager in leading CSIRO journal
New health literacy education research published by CEH Manager in leading CSIRO journal Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health (CEH) Co-manager Bernice Murphy has published new research with the University of Melbourne’s Lucio Naccarella. The article Key lessons...
Health Literacy Podcast: latest episodes
Talking about the many ways we can improve health information. Episode 1: Dr Ruth DeSouza (click here) (22 Minutes, 30 seconds) Matt & Amir are joined by Ruth DeSouza a health researcher with a passion for health literacy. She speaks about two new projects she... Health Literacy Podcast: with Matt & Amir
Talking about the many ways we can improve health information. Join Matt & Amir as they speak to experts and discuss how we can use clear, plain communication when we talk about health and wellbeing. Click for the latest episode [was-this-helpful] Learn...
Drop the Jargon October 23 2018 Resources
Drop the Jargon is a day for professionals in Australian health, community services and local government to use plain language. Here are some resources to help you in your workplace on the day. Here is a link to the website where you can pledge A link to a video...
Video showing the teach back technique in hepatitis b context
In partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital and the Melbourne Primary Care Network, we have developed a resource for practitioners which demonstrates the ‘teach back’ technique in a hepatitis B context.Teach back is a technique clinicians can use with...