COVID-19 Resources

Queensland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan To Unite Families – for domestice and international travel

Queensland Resources

• Queensland Health – Information for multicultural communities – Translated resources coronavirus (COVID-19) and changing restricitons in Queensland
• Queensland Government – Domestic and Family Violence translated resources
• Queensland Health –  Information for families of people in aged care and disability care receiving a COVID-19 vaccination – translated fact sheets
• COVID-19 Vaccine videos in language

Federal

• COVID-19 Vaccine information in your language – Australian Government Department of Health
• COVID-19 Vaccine information in Easy Read resources – Australian Government Department of Health
• Translated consent forms for the vaccine are available here.
• Department of Home Affairs

Other Links

• SBS – COVID-19 Vaccine – Rollout Plan – Videos in languages
• My Aus COVID-19 App – A free resource for Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities about COVID-19, its impact and available support (there is a Queensland page). The MyAus COVID-19 app supports access to information, including short animations in line with governement advice.
• Health Translations– lists resources by language and regularly updated.
• Humans Like Us– Videos and resources in languages
• SBS online portal provides information in languages 
• CORONAVIRUS explained in your language– SBS
• Australian Red Cross 
• CHC Pediatric Refugee Clinic (AZ) – videos in ten languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, French, Karen, Kirundi, Maay Maay, Somali, Swahili) with basic COVID-19 information
• Culture Orientation Resource Exchange – videos in multiples languages
• NDIS and disaster response – Translated Resources
• Aged Care and Health Translations
• Developed by Catholic Care –  Audio information in Kurdish Kurmanji language about COVID-19.
• Rohingya – Washing hands video (subtitles in English) – UNICEF
• Advice on managing distress – Red Cross information for communities after a distressing event, in 7 languages.
• Tzu Chi Australia – provide daily updates on the situation of Coronavirus in Australia in English and Chinese.

Please be mindful that some resources developed by other states have state-specific information.

Telehealth

Audio and video about Telehealth are available in some languages here.

Covid-19 Testing  

Getting a COVID-19 test – English script (Developed by Metro South Health: Health Equity and Access Unit)

AUDIO/VIDEO IN LANGUAGE

KAREN – Watch the video here.

• Should I get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19)?
• How can I get tested?
• How much will the test cost?
• What should I bring?
• How is the test done?
• When will I know the result of my test?
• Need interpreter or other language support?

Please note the script refers to testing centres in Metro South area but for a full list of where to get COVID 19 testing across Queensland see Queensland Health.

For an Easy English version of what happens when you get tested see a pictorial version from NSW Health here.

Translated resources to manage mental well being and COVID-19

• Mental health support for COVID-19 – A dedicated page with links to mental health supports.
• Supporting and reassuring children around the world  – By Mind Heart in some languages (This short book supports children under the age of 7, regarding COVID-19).
• Advice on managing distress – Australian Red Cross – for communities, parents and caregivers after a distressing event, available in seven languages. Download here.
• Relaxation videos for African communities in language:
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Kirundi
  • Swahili (Congolese)
  • Swahili (Kenya)

Easy English Resources

• Easy English COVID 19 Resources – Access Easy English
• How to protect yourself against COVID-19 – World Health Organization (video)
• Food and healthy eating during COVID-19 – Metro South Health (English and pictorial)

How to use a Rapid Antigen Test – Links to instructions and videos in some languages

Videos subtitled in languages about nasal rapid antigen tests

Amharic: https://youtu.be/lPVgQ52gHDs

• Assyrian: https://youtu.be/cqMRvazPveE

• Dinka: https://youtu.be/z8gVcoXi680

• Hakha Chin: https://youtu.be/6IepNtGwsCs

• Hindi: https://youtu.be/NTFpaU1oxX0

• Hazaragi: https://youtu.be/UZu1lEYpgUk

• Khmer: https://youtu.be/_7WYVcstcPk

• Karen: https://youtu.be/zmUy-sgS_i8

• Nuer: https://youtu.be/2YGXpJpXgkE

• Samoan: https://youtu.be/FL6I4MUT7nU

• Swahili: https://youtu.be/34pVY8a1bZE

• Somali: https://youtu.be/JE25y3aw8gc

• Tamil: https://youtu.be/9N8u9xSD_iQ

• Tigrinya: https://youtu.be/o7qPrqCQ4DA

• Oromo: https://youtu.be/8TyUReI5EWk

• Tongan: https://youtu.be/7TMiR7lD7_8

• Zomi: https://youtu.be/UELmduvN7Rg

• Falam Chin: https://youtu.be/XPtvEd4VP14

• Acholi: https://youtu.be/WCvNUJtGIB4

• Arabic: https://youtu.be/x-KwMAilH5Y

• Dari: https://youtu.be/7e1wP8cyqcw

• Farsi: https://youtu.be/qfHRHPUHyLU

• Macedonian: https://youtu.be/ytKgShE1s1o

• Sinhalese: https://youtu.be/CP_GKwL8ZXY

• Turkish: https://youtu.be/4mPCNXxDAlk

• Vietnamese: https://youtu.be/uz1sNFXpQ1M

• Chinese Simplified: https://youtu.be/Y4kd83wTeNQ

• Chinese Traditional: https://youtu.be/8jtyENatIC0

• Korean: https://youtu.be/lVMSaQQ5OVk

• Nepali: https://youtu.be/7VBtLYi3fy0

• Punjabi: https://youtu.be/1lEeu1W1KWI

• Urdu: https://youtu.be/YZgKSP4Vjpg

• Filipino: https://youtu.be/HiLCDVjLitA

• 134COVID (13 42 68) for COVID-19 enquiries including restrictions
  13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for health-related information. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
• Multicultural Connect Line – Queensland-wide service for people from multicultural backgrounds whose lives have been affected by COVID-19. Ph. 1300 079 020
• If you are in quarantine and need help with delivery of essential food and medications, call the Queensland Community Recovery hotline on 1800 173 349
• ParentLine (1300 30 1300)
• Family and Child Connect service – call 13 FAMILY (13 32 64)
  DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days) or DVConnect Mensline
  on 1800 600 636 (9am-midnight, 7 days). If they are in immediate danger or you fear
  for their safety, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police. More information
• Neighbourhood Centre locations 
• Health Direct Coronavirus hub 
• Coronavirus response: Resources for families

Videos in language about the COVID-19 Vaccine

• Qld Health – COVID-19 Vaccination – CALD content guide for audiences and stakeholders
• Qld Health – Plain English COVID-19 Vaccination Information  and Presenter’s Script
• Watch Dr Rachel Claydon (Mater Refugee Health) present some of this information here.

Easy English and Translated Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Department of Health – Information in your language
• What is the COVID vccine? – Easy English Translated versions
• COVID-19 Vaccine information – Easy Read resources – Australian Government Department of Health including: What is the COVID-19 vaccine? Is it safe? (other languages) and COVID-19 vaccination – After your vaccination (other languages)
• Advice to newly arrived people from Afghanistan who have received vaccinations overseas (English and Dari)
• DOHA – Factsheet on misinformation and truths about Coronavirus – 63 languages
• SBS – COVID-19 Vaccine videos– Rollout Plan
• FACT SHEET – ASTRAZENECA INFORMATION – Department of Health
• Translated consent forms for the vaccine are available here
• Queensland Health –  Translated Information for families of people in aged care and disability care receiving a COVID-19 vaccination

Other

• Add your proof of vaccination status – Videos in English
• Videos in other languages about adding your proof of vaccintion status using the Qld Check in App created using the Guide to sharing translated information with your community
• The Department of Health – COVID-19 vaccines – Is it true?
• AusVaxSafety – national vaccine safety system.
• Watch people talk about receiving their COVID-19 vaccine shot in Queensland
• Want to make a video diary about getting the COVID-19 vaccine to share with the Queensland community? Follow these Video Diary Guidelines and complete this Photo and video Permission Form
• Important notice regarding vaccinations for interpeters and demonstrating eligibility

Education sessions

• COVID-19 vaccines: culturally appropriate responses with CALD communities – May 5th, 2021 – Watch it here.
• English-Karenni COVID 19 information session (April 24, 2021) – Watch video https://youtu.be/ZpNNVKdCSXY 
• More information about requesting a COVID Vaccine infomation session in language – CALD COVID Health Engagement Project

Booking your vaccine appointment

• How to register for vaccine using eligibility checker
• Book your COVID-19 vaccine at a Pharmacy

Publications about COVID 19 Vaccines in Australia

• Pfizer 
• AstraZeneca

• Mental health support for COVID-19 – A dedicated page with links to mental health supports.
• Head to Health
• FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis – a video by Dr. Russ Harris – Acceptance Commitment Therapy
• How to work with anxiety during COVID 19 – video from the NICABM (National Institue for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine)
• Podcasts for children – ABC Coronacast

13 Jan, 20200 – State-wide Multicultural Community Leaders Zoom meeting

Omicron and living with COVID-19 – Hon Minister Leanne Linard and Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Lynne Mckinlay

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD5miTFd048 

11th November, 2021 – Opening the Borders – What does this mean?

• Full video discussion with questions answered by Dr Lynne McKinlay (Deputy Chief Health Officer, Qld Health) – Multicultural Community Leaders Zoom Forum
• Further answers to your questions is available here
• Full detail about the border plan for 70% , 80% and 90% vaccination is now available in 38 languages on the Queensland health Multicultural information page  
• Other resources shared:
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination resources for community groups
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs – international travellers to Australia
  • Information from Australian Government about COVID-19 vaccinations in relation to travel  
  • Guidance on foreign vaccination certificates
  • Information about COVID-19 boosters  
  • Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction
  • Requirements for workers in healthcare settings

31 July, 2021 – Lockdown in South East Qld

• Video presentation by Dr Jeannette Young (Qld Health CHO) to CALD Multicultural Leaders, including answering questions that communities have about the 3 day lockdown. View it here.
• Video presentation from Diana Young – Director, Strategy and Engagement, Community Recovery Community Services, Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy about Community Wellbeing and Support. View it here. 
• Download the presentation – Diana Young with links to community support services HERE
• Download the Plain English version of 31st July, 2021 Lockdown SE Qld (Qld Health) here.

COVID 19 Update: 3 day lockdown and vaccines 30 June 2021 –

• • Your questions answered by Queensland Health – community leaders forum Q&A for Queensland Health
  • The public health direction about lockdowns and masks has now been translated into 38 languages. 
  • Presentation from Dept. of Communities: Community Wellbeing and Support Presentation June 2021
  • Multicultural Connect Line: Support and information to find aid, assistance and mental health services in your language. A Queensland-  wide service for people from multicultural backgrounds whose lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The CALD COVID Health Engagement Project can assist communities with information and resources about COVID19 and vaccinations, please contact the project officers for more information.

May 5th, 2021 – COVID-19 vaccines: culturally appropriate responses with CALD communities – Watch it here.

• Feb 3, 2021 – COVID 19 Vaccination – Recording of presentation by Dr Jeannette Young (CHO – Qld Health) to Multicultural Community Leaders, Brisbane – WATCH IT HERE. Download the TRANSCRIPT HERE
• January 11, 2021 – Recording of presentation by Dr Jeannette Young (CHO – Qld Health) to Multicultural Community Leaders, Brisbane – WATCH IT HERE.
• Transcript of Dr Jeannette Young addressing Multicultural Community Leaders  –  Jan 11th
• July 29, 2020 – Multicultural Communities Zoom Webinar notes

More information about restrictions available from the Queensland Government here.

• Enhancing and supporting the COVID-19 vaccination program – focusing on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities – Holly Seale—School of Population Health, University of New South Wales; Anita Heywood—School of Population Health, University of New South Wales; Lisa Woodland—NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service; Ben Harris-Roxas—Population and Community Health SESLHD and CPHCE UNSW; Abela Mahimbo—School of Public Health, UTS Sydney; and Ikram Abdi—School of Population Health, University of New South Wales.
• COVID-19 vaccines: culturally appropriate responses with CALD communities – May 5th, 2021 Watch it here.
• Fatwa Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Fatwa– Australian National Imams Council – “Based on what was conveyed by the trusted Muslim doctors and medical experts, the vaccine for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is permissible according to the Islamic law as there is no known religious harm attributed to being vaccinated nor does it contain any forbidden substances.”
• Resources for families (Australian Institute of Family Studies)
• Summary of NRAAG Consultation Outcomes Report – This report consolidates community feedback on the gaps, challenges and barriers in light of COVID-19 rapid responses.
• Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers – Resources including links to videos in multiple languages
• Frequently asked questions for parents – Qld Government
• eSafety Commissioner – online safety advice and resources, including podcasts in other languages
• COVID-19 Update for refugees and people seeking asylum – Refugee Council Australia
• Health Literacy Insights for Health Crises Kim Parson, Humana; Marin P. Allen, PhD, National Institutes of Health; Wilma Alvarado-Little, MA, MSW, Alvarado-Little Consulting; Rima Rudd, ScD, MSPH, Harvard School of Public Health July 17, 2017