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139 results for "How to find good health information"
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Hospital communication board for people who use pictures

The board helps people with complex disability say what they want. It helps hospital staff understand patients who can use pictures to talk.
Health topics
For professionals,
Ways to get better health care,
When you are in hospital,
Communication

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Share a research study

Research helps everyone understand what people with intellectual disability need and want. It can be an important way to have a say. Fill in the form below to tell people about a research study they can join.
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How to speak up for yourself

An Easy Read fact sheet to help you speak up for yourself when your rights are not respected or someone treats you badly.
Health topics
What to do if your health rights are not respected,
Making choices and saying what you want

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Learning modules about being safe online

Free online training to help you learn about being safe online.
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How to find and use good health information

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Pain scale communication aid

A pain scale tool from Alfred Health to support clear communication about pain. People with complex disability can use it to say what they feel.
Health topics
For professionals,
Ways to get better health care,
When you are in hospital,
Health care when you are dying,
Communication

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Fact sheets about migration to Australia and disability

These fact sheets explain the health rules for people moving to Australia in different languages. The sheets say how these rules can affect people with disability.
Health topics
Health rights,
What to do if your health rights are not respected

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Share an event

Events bring people in our community together to talk about health. It could be a conference, a workshop or something else. Fill in the form below to tell us about your event.
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Learn about swallowing problems

Dysphagia is when you have problems swallowing or can't swallow at all. This Easy Read resource says what dysphagia is and how it is treated.
Health topics
Common health conditions,
Oral health

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