In collaboration with the Western Public Health Unit, bicultural workers from IPC Health and Foundation House have recorded in-language videos about how best to protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu this winter.
The bicultural workers have shared these videos with communities through their networks but links to the videos are also available below:
The importance of being up to date with COVID-19 boosters and getting a flu vaccination as soo as possible. Reminding communities that both vaccines are free.
The effectiveness of wearing a mask when unable to keep a distance of 1.5 metres when indoors (other than in your home) and when visiting a high-risk setting like a hospital or residential aged care. Also, a reminder about good hand hygiene.
What to do if someone is unwell: staying home, doing a COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen test) and reporting positive antiget test results to the Department of Health.
A reminder to seek medical attention if unwell even if it isn’t COVID-19. Videos are available in the following languages:
- Juba Arabic
- Arabic
- Burmese
- Chaldean
- Chin
- Dinka
- Hindi
- Karen (Pwo)
- Karen (Sgaw)
- Karenni
- Nepalese
- Punjabi
The videos, along with other translated resources, can be found on our translated materials page.