Schistosomiasis
A guide to schistosomiasis (bilharzia), an infection caused by small worms living in water in parts of Africa, South East Asia, China, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Incudes information about diagnosis and treatment.
Strongyloidiasis
Fact sheet about strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by a tiny roundworm. Includes information about who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Sickle cell disease
Fact sheet about sickle sell disease, a hereditary disease that affects blood cells causing problems such as anaemia and frequent infections. Includes information about diagnosis and management of the disease.
Where can I get help when alcohol or drugs are a problem?
Do you or someone you care about need help to stop or cut down alcohol or drug use? Alcohol and Drug Information Service ( ADIS) and Drug and alcohol services from Area Health Services are free, confidential and welcome people from all cultures. Professional interpreters are available if you need help to communicate with staff. Drug and Alcohol staff can also ask for an interpreter. The resource links to ADIS State-wide support and Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Drug & Alcohol services. The resource shows people of various background getting support from these services either face to face, using an interpreter or linking with phone interpreting service.
Public Dental Services in NSW
Information on accessing public dental services in NSW
COVID-19 vaccines
News and information for Australians about the development, approval process and plans for COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 Coronavirus resources collection by NSW Government
Various brochures, fact sheets, videos and posters on COVID-19 prevention and regulations in NSW. It also includes information for NSW residential care residents and families.
Translated information about COVID-19
Translated COVID-19 resources and information are available in community languages at health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
Cue cards
‘Cue Cards’ is a resource developed by Eastern Health, Diversity and Inclusion, to assist health professionals and clients / carers who have English language difficulties or problems communicating with each other.
COVID-19 testing
Factsheet containing information about COVID-19 testing - who should get tested and what to expect.