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Breaking barriers: Supporting inclusive healthcare with multilingual resources
In 2024, the Health Translations Library partnered with NEPHU to improve access to sexual and reproductive healthcare in diverse communities by equipping health professionals with multilingual resources and inclusive training.
Countering misinformation about migrants and refugees: why it matters
As a CEH project worker, I stress the importance of countering misinformation about migrants and refugees, particularly during election periods. Misinformation can fuel division and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd reminds us to engage with facts, empathy and understanding if we want to live in an inclusive society. Learn more in our latest blog post:
Lost in interpretation: Planning successful events with interpreters
When events include interpreters, it pays to plan ahead. Check out our tips to ensure your event will be a success.
Celebrating 30 Years of CEH: Milestones and Reflections
This year, the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity, and Health (CEH) celebrated three decades of enhancing the health and wellbeing of Australia’s multicultural communities.
CEH is all grown up! 30th birthday celebrations.
On 17th September 2024, CEH celebrated its 30th anniversary with staff and friends from organisations that have worked with us over the years on projects, training and partnerships. A great opportunity for all of us at CEH to reconnect and catch up on what’s happening in the sector.
Connecting with communities using Health Literacy principles
Plain language is essential for effective communication. When health information is presented in plain language, it is easier for people to understand. This is particularly important when dealing with diverse communities where English may not be the first language for many residents.
Co-design: what, why and how?
We know that collaboration is an important step in engaging diverse communities in services, particularly those that face certain barriers such as linguistic and cultural differences, lack of awareness of services, and limited access to information. So, how can we collaborate with these communities? Read on for our thoughts.
The Arthur Kleinman Explanatory Model
This model was first proposed by Arthur Kleinman, who developed a set of eight questions to ask a client to learn more about their explanatory model to provide better patient-centered care.
Addressing challenges to work cross culturally; new cultural competence bundles
When there are gaps in cultural awareness and language, there are more misunderstandings, biases and sometimes compromised health outcomes. The good news is that there is so much we can do to be more prepared.
Reflect and and reset for 2024
Have you set your goals for 2024? Time is often the greatest barrier to reflection, so while the pace is a little slower as we enter the new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and set our goals for the months ahead.
Working with interpreters: troubleshooting and trust-building
Building relationships with clients can be a delicate task. Trust is integral to effectively carrying out our work professionally, but what happens when we bring an interpreter into the scenario? Find out in this article.
A Skilled Way of Checking In
During workshops, we find that questions like “Does that make sense?” often fall short of revealing the true picture. ‘Teach-back’ is a simple yet powerful tool which allows for far better communication. Read this month’s blog to know more about this tool.
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