Resources in English

Accessing Interpreters and the NDIS Fact Sheet

This fact sheet helps clarify when interpreting services are funded by the NDIA for people with a disability and English language needs. It borrows extensively from the excellent resource developed by Amparo Advocacy Inc in Queensland: Accessing interpreting or...

Finding a Home in Victoria – Multilingual Resource

Finding a home when you are new to Australia can be difficult, and confusing. Renting, paying bills, finding help in a new system… all present challenges for new arrivals.Finding a home in Victoria was developed to support people of refugee backgrounds to find their...

Multilingual First Aid Resource

CEH has produced a first aid resource in plain English and Arabic, based on St John’s Ambulance DRSABCD Action Plan. CEH worked with community members and a graphic designer to adapt the language and images of the St John’s first aid message for Arabic readers. This...

Social determinants of health and health literacy

What are social determinants of health? Social determinants of health impact on our health outcomes. They are responsible for health inequities, which are unfair and avoidable differences that exist in health status. Social determinants of health are: Employment...

Cultural Considerations in Health Assessment – Tip Sheet

This tip sheet lists issues that should be considered when conducting health assessments with clients from migrant and refugee backgrounds. These issues can affect a client’s health status and their understanding of health and illness, and also impact on future care...