COVID-19 Resources

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

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 also available here.
• Australian Government Department of Health –  Use language search function on left
• Department of Home Affairs

Other Links

• SBS – COVID-19 Vaccine – Rollout Plan – Video in English and some 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.

Audio messages about testing in some African languages see QACC Radio.

• 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)

• 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 about the COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr Margaret Kay (GP and Senior Lecturer at UQ) presents information  in English from Queensland Health developed as part of the CALD COVID Health Engagement Project auspiced by the Refugee Health Network Qld. The information is based on questions asked by CALD communities.
Current on 20th July, 2021.

View the videos here:

• Video 1: What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Video 2: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
• Video 3: What are the side effects of COVID -19 vaccine?
• Video 4: How, when and where to get the vaccine English?
• Video 5: What can I expect on the day of my vaccination?

The scripts of the presentations can be downloaded here:

• Video Script 1: What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Video Script 2: Is the vaccine safe?
• Video 3 Script: What are the side effects of COVID -19 vaccine?
• Video 4 Script: How, when and where to get the vaccine English?
• Video 5 Script: What can I expect on the day of my vaccination?

These videos can be viewed in other languages here More coming soon.

Easy English and Translated Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Department of Health – Information in your language
• COVID-19 Vaccine information in Easy Read resources – Australian Government Department of Health
• The Department of Health – COVID-19 vaccines – Is it true?
• AusVaxSafety – national vaccine safety system.
• Department of Home Affairs – Factsheet on misinformation and truths about Coronavirus available in 63 languages
• SBS – COVID-19 Vaccine – Rollout Plan – Video in Plain English and some languages

Department of Health

• COVID-19 vaccination – We’ve been vaccinated  – Poster
• FACT SHEET – ASTRAZENECA INFORMATION
• Social Media tiles – COVID-19 vaccination – I got vaccinated
• Translated consent forms for the vaccine are available here

Other

• Queensland Health –  Information for families of people in aged care and disability care receiving a COVID-19 vaccination – translated fact sheets
• 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

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 
• Important notice regarding vaccinations for interpeters and demonstrating eligibility

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

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. These are available here: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/support-and-resources/translated-resources/
  • 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 (https://www.refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au/cald-covid-health-engagement-project/) can assist communities with information and resources about COVID19 and vaccinations, please contact the project officers for more information.
• COVID-19 vaccines: culturally appropriate responses with CALD communities – May 5th, 2021 – 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