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- Pregnancy and birthing services for different language or cultural needs
If you are pregnant and have specific cultural or language needs, the first step is to notify your local maternity hospital about your requirements.
- Torture and trauma
Some survivors of torture and trauma live with their memories for years, or even for the rest of their lives.
- Children and health services
There is a range of subsidised and free health services, including services for mental health and dental health, available for children in Victoria.
- Getting help for a mental illness
If you are feeling unwell, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or suicidal, it is important to know that there is help out there. Mental health support services are available throughout Victoria, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are in crisis, looking for someone to talk to or seeking advice about mental illness, there is help available.
- Immunisation – DTP, polio, hep B and Hib
A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages.
- Rubella
Rubella is a mild illness for most people, but very dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.
- Community health centres
Community health centres operate across Victoria and offer a range of community health services to local residents.
- My Health, Learning and Development book (green book)
My Health and Development Record is designed for parents to keep and record their child's milestones, health, growth, development and immunisations.
- Seeing a dentist or dental health practitioner
There are a range of dental services available to assist you with any dental health problems you or your family may have.
- Polio – immunisation
You need several doses of the vaccine before you are fully protected against polio.