NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Official account for NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service. Monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. It does not provide medical advice. Call 000 in an emergency.

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Feeling overwhelmed by local and overseas events?
Distressing news and images can affect your health and wellbeing. Follow simple steps to manage your mental health. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you can reach out for help.
More in-language resources: https://t.co/gIr2NgtjqB

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People with sepsis often say they feel the sickest they have ever felt and become unwell very quickly.
Don't be afraid to ask, "Could it be sepsis?"
If you are very sick, go to emergency department or call Triple Zero (000).
More translated resources:
https://t.co/CDP2oaAdxi

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Only 2 in 5 eligible people in NSW complete and return their free bowel screening kit.
If you're 45–49, you can request a free kit. If you're 50–74, you'll receive one every 2 years. More info: https://t.co/DFxNJgMYjU🎥 Watch the Arabic video: https://t.co/tmg1mgEUnb

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Influenza (flu) can be serious, but vaccination is your best protection.
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, and people aged 2+ can get vaccinated at a pharmacy.
Book today: https://t.co/JvV1fk81O1
Translated flu info: https://t.co/oP20DtKRkY

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🚶‍♀️ Multicultural Health Week 2026 (31 Aug–6 Sep) will focus on Improving our mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.
Discover simple ways to move more and support your wellbeing.
More: https://t.co/LWSthjuDs4
#MulticulturalHealthWeek #MentalHealth

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🥣 Warm up this winter with a healthy vegetable and lentil soup.
Packed with veggies and lentils, it's perfect for batch cooking and a simple way to stay hydrated during the colder months.
Find the recipe at: https://t.co/cZ3eXFFjxr

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⚠️ Never use a BBQ or outdoor heater indoors. They produce carbon monoxide—a poisonous gas you can't see, smell or taste. It can build up inside and cause serious illness or death. Translated factsheets: https://t.co/bSUeRPz1SC
📞 Emergency: Triple Zero (000)

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🎧 Gambling harm can have a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.
*Illusion and Gambling* is a multilingual audio drama series inspired by real events, available in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Nepalese and Vietnamese.
Listen now: https://t.co/VdPKY8390i

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Cervical screening checks for HPV, a common virus linked to most cervical cancers.
If you're aged 25–74, screening is recommended every 5 years, even if you've had the HPV vaccine.
Find translated information: https://t.co/ZdbWcA7QqW

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Protect yourself this winter.
Flu can be serious, especially for people aged 65 and over. A yearly flu vaccine is the best protection and is free for people aged 65+.
Book today: https://t.co/JvV1fk81O1
Translated flu information:
https://t.co/oP20DtKRkY

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Mental health services can be difficult to navigate, especially when English is not your first language.
Our multilingual glossary explains common mental health terms and can help you better understand and access mental health services.
Visit here: https://t.co/NicYYqmWcN

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NSW Health has issued a measles alert for Sydney residents following a confirmed case in a returned traveller from Southeast Asia.
Exposure locations: https://t.co/n7GupnXyjt
Vaccination is the best protection.
Community languages: https://t.co/rNzerDVFEp

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🏥Worried that you or a loved one's condition is getting worse in hospital?
If something doesn't feel right, Raise It.
🌏 Learn more in key community languages:
https://t.co/XpCwizuKEY](https://t.co/XpCwizuKEY

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Children and young people aged 2–17 in NSW are now eligible for a free nasal spray flu vaccine. It's gentle, needle-free and available for a limited time through GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services and pharmacies.
Learn more: https://t.co/MIz5zsjRV0

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🍽️ Looking for dinner inspiration tonight? Try something healthy, delicious and warming to help keep you well this winter.
For the full recipes and more visit https://t.co/T01jU6iOgY

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Not sure where to go for medical care?
📞 Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. A registered nurse can assess your condition and help you find the right care.
In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
🌏 Learn more in key community languages:
https://t.co/3H4SSqQqCy

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🚨 Burns and scalds can happen in seconds but the effects can last a lifetime.
🔥 Reduce the risk of fires and burns at home and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
👉 Share these multilingual safety messages with family and friends.
https://t.co/HW0fyHsrns

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📢 This NSW HIV Testing Week, help start the important conversation about HIV testing.🌏 Explore multilingual HIV resources, including factsheets, videos and community information, on the new MHAHS website:
https://t.co/pEhtTSBAsV

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❄️ Don't wait until winter arrives.
Flu can be serious, especially for people aged 65+. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Talk to your GP or local pharmacy. Book today: https://t.co/JvV1fk81O1
🌏 Translated info: https://t.co/jyCT5wi9PJ

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Bowel cancer can develop without any symptoms, but if detected early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated.
If you are aged 50 to 74, don’t ignore your free bowel screening test kit when it arrives in the mail.
In-language info: https://t.co/XmYZj29vX4

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NSW HIV Testing Week (1–7 June)
Download the multilingual booklet HIV. What you need to know from the Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).
Find more multilingual resources on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health at the new MHAHS website: https://t.co/UJxUlnXlY1