Summary of Research Findings
Monash University has released a summary of findings of the Primary Health and Aged Care Translation and Interpreting Services (PRACTIS) study. The research aimed to evaluate the relationship between communication barriers and unplanned emergency department transfers for residents with limited English proficiency and explore residents’ experiences in communication with staff. Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Translated Resources
During these unprecedented times the sharing of up-to-date information and concise communication has become more critical than ever. Below are links to a number of sources that are providing information and resources about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in languages other than English. Make sure to share these resources among your staff, and with your clients and their carers. We will be updating this...
Department of Health and Human Services, Victorian Government
The DHHS has translated several resources, including posters and public service announcements, into a number of languages.
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Department of Health, Australian Government
The Department of Health has produced a number of resources about COVID-19 in languages other English. The resources including fact sheets, guidelines and other publications are available in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Greek, Italian, Korean, Kurdish, Persian/Farsi, Spanish and Vietnamese. Read more
NSW Health
The NSW Government has translated several COVID-19 fact sheets, posters and other resources into numerous languages.