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KEMH Multilingual Health Information Guide Health information pamphlets in 37 different languages including English

Culture and Religion Information Sheets - WA Government Office of Multicultural Interests

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) consults with key WA religious leaders to produce these information sheets. Cultural aspects covered for the 7 religions below includes food, drink & fasting; body language & behaviour; medical; counselling & interviews

Culture and religion information sheets Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Government of Western Australia

Other Multicultural Resources

Health Care Providers' Handbook on Muslim Patients Queensland Health
Cultural Competence in the Care of Muslim Patients and Their Families NLM eBook
ISHAR Multicultural Women's Health Centre (Perth) Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre Inc. is based in Mirrabooka, Perth and encourages the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and from all cultural backgrounds.
Multicultural health (WA)
Embrace: Multicultural Mental Health Mental Health Australia
Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (Victoria) Multicultural Centre for Women's Health(MCWH) is a women's health organisation which is committed to improving the health of immigrant and refugee women around Australia. MCWH is for all women from immigrant communities, including refugee and asylum seekers and women from both emerging and established communities.
Health Translations Directory (State Government of Victoria)
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
Royal College of Psychiatrist Translations (UK) Leaflets on mental health in 20 languages
SPIRAL Selected patient information resources in Asian languages

Australian Health Information

Having a Baby in WA (Department of Health)
Women and Newborn Health Service KEMH
Female Genital Cutting / Mutilation: a guide for health professionals (WA) 2016 WNHS & Australian Red Cross
PSIS Procedure Specific Information Sheets (EIDO) - Intranet access only Follow username and password instructions for KEMH
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby (HealthDirect)
Jean Hailes "Jean Hailes is Australia's leading and most trusted women's health organisation. We believe in physical and emotional health and wellbeing for all women in Australia throughout their lives."
HealthDirect (Australian Government)
Better Health Channel (VIC)
ABC Health and Wellbeing The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's online gateway to health.
MyDr Australian site with links to detailed information on symptoms, conditions and medicines.
CareSearch (Australia) Palliative care knowledge network
Centre for Genetic Information (NSW Government)
Immunise Australia Find out about immunisation, how it protects you and your family and how to get started with the basic facts.
Pathology Tests Explained (formerly Lab Tests Online) Pathology Tests Explained (PTEx) is a not-for profit group managed by a consortium of Australasian medical and scientific organisations. With up-to-date, evidence-based information about pathology tests it is a leading trusted sources for consumers. Information is prepared and reviewed by practising pathologists and scientists and is entirely free of any commercial influence.
NSQHS User Guide for Measuring and Evaluating Partnering with Consumers 2018 Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

International Consumer Health Information

Medline Plus (US) Comprehensive authoritative and up-to-date health information from US governmental agencies and health organisations. Includes an online medical dictionary.