How to Brush
A brochure with brushing instructions and tips. Includes the NSW Public Dental Service contact number.
Keeping teeth Healthy fact sheet
This factsheet includes information on how to keep your teeth healthy.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is recommended for screening for depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. The following EDPS translations have been linguistically validated (forward and back translations by Western Sydney Local Health District Translation Services. Translations for either antenatal and postnatal use are printed on official NSW Health forms for accurate scanning into health medical records. Please be aware that scores used to identify possible depression in migrant and refugee women are generally lower than those used in the general Australian population. Use the following guide for screening: The EPDS is a screening tool not a diagnostic one and designed to identify those who require a more comprehensive mental health assessment. Complete the first antenatal screening as early as practical in pregnancy and repeat screening at least once later in pregnancy. Complete the first postnatal screening 6-12 weeks after birth and repeat screening at least once in the first postnatal year. For a woman with an EPDS score between 10 and 12, monitor and repeat in 2-4 weeks as the score may change subsequently. Arrange further assessment of perinatal women with an EPDS score of 13 or more. For a woman with a positive score on Question 10, undertake or arrange immediate further mental health assessment and if there is any disclosure of suicidal ideation, rake urgent action in accordance with local protocol. Use appropriate antenatal or postnatal NSW Health forms below:
Public Dental Services in NSW
Information on accessing public dental services in NSW
How to keep your teeth Healthy
Information about how to keep your teeth healthy
COVID-19 vaccines
News and information for Australians about the development, approval process and plans for COVID-19 vaccines.
Raising Children Network - translated resources for parents
Raising Children Network is the Australian parenting website. There are articles, videos and picture guides translated into a selection of languages other than English (LOTE). Topics include daily care, nutrition, sleep, safety and child disability.
Fire Safety Information
This fire season has highlighted the importance of knowing how to prepare for and cope with the effects and risk of bush-fires. overview of essential knowledge for preparing yourself and your family for a range of fire situations. Everyone residing or traveling in Australia, whether in rural towns or urban centres, will benefit from being bush-fire safe.
COVID-19 - Simple steps to reduce the risk of coronavirus for yourself and others (poster)
Share this poster of some simple steps to reduce the risk of infection with coroavirus (Covid-19).
One in Three Women Who Ever Had a Baby Wet Themselves
This fact sheet explains why women leak urine after childbirth. It describes where the pelvic floor muscles are and how to strengthen them through regular pelvic floor exercises.