Carers from many cultures
The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southern Region supports carers from diverse backgrounds.
We have access to interpreters over the phone, through our association with Alfred Health and through specialist interpreter and translation agencies.
Please call on 1800 052 222 to access interpreter services.
Following is access to printed information and web page resources in languages other than English.
AGED, DEMENTIA AND BEHAVIOUR
The Department of Health and Ageing provides information in 17 different languages which can be accessed here and by clicking on the required language.
DISABILITY
The Department of Human Services provides information in 15 different languages which can be accessed here and by clicking the required language.
MENTAL HEALTH
The following brochure lists a range of agencies and contact information providing support for carers of people experiencing mental health issues in the southern region of Melbourne.
Support for Mental Health Carers - Arabic version
Support for Mental Health Carers - Greek version
Support for Mental Health Carers - Italian version
Support for Mental Health Carers - Russian version
Support for Mental Health Carers - (Simplified) Chinese version
Support for Mental Health Carers - Vietnamese version
Families and friends play vital roles in supporting people with serious mental illness. They are important partners with mental health services in improving the health and wellbeing of the people for whom they care. You may be a family member or friend providing support and assistance to your friend or relative, or you may just be concerned about the welfare of your friend and interested in finding out more about what assistance is avaliable. If this is the case, you may find this booklet useful. It is available in:
Supporting someone at risk of suicide or experiencing mental illness:
SANE Australia runs a national mental illness information and referral helpline, 9‐5 weekdays 1300 18 SANE (7263) and the website contains a range of information and resources about mental health issues and suicide prevention. SANE provides a range of fact sheets for CALD communities, including:
Bipolar Disorder
Families
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Something is not quite right
When sadness won't go away
SANE Steps - How to help when someone is suicidal
Thinking of suicide - Finding help if you're feeling suicidal
Has someone close to you died by suicide?
Is someone close to you bereaved by suicide?
Available in Arabic, Chinese‐simplified, Chinese‐traditional, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
For more information and to download the fact sheets, please click on the topics above.
