Translated Patient Information Resources

1. Health Translations Directory

  • Australia's largest free collection of multilingual health resources.

  • Resources available in more than 100 languages.

  • Covers topics such as:

    • Chronic disease

    • Mental health

    • Women's health

    • Children's health

    • Preventive health

  • Materials come from government departments, hospitals, and health organisations.

2. NSW Health Multicultrual Health Communication Services (MHCS

  • https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/

  • Multilingual patient fact sheets and health promotion resources.

  • Information available in many community languages.

  • Particularly useful for patients in NSW.

3. NPS MedicineWise Consumer Medicine Information

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Accessing Interpreting Services Through TIS National

What is TIS National?

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an Australian Government service that provides interpreters for people with limited English proficiency. It offers:

  • Immediate telephone interpreting

  • Pre-booked telephone interpreting

  • Video remote interpreting

  • On-site interpreting

Official TIS National Information

https://www.tisnational.gov.au/

This website includes:

  • Information in multiple languages.

  • How to book an interpreter.

  • Frequently asked questions.

  • Information about translated documents and other language services.