Bendigo Community Health Services is helping refugee communities better understand the threat posed by coronavirus.
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The Settlement Services team has created coronavirus information sheets translated in Karen, Dari and Dinka.
Cultural Diversity and Relationships manager Kaye Graves said the sheets simplified important coronavirus information for Karen, Afghan and South Sudanese communities.
"We have taken important coronavirus messages from the Department of Health and Human Services and our own medical practical team, led by clinician Gary Bourke, and used feedback from the communities to ensure the right messages are delivered," Ms Graves said.
Dinka, Dari and Karen speaking communities were consulted with in developing the coronavirus-specific translated information.
Ms Graves said about 3000 people of refugee background have arrived in Bendigo in the past decade, making these resources are really important.
"The sheets cover ways to reduce the risk of infection, symptoms of coronavirus and what to do in Bendigo if you get any of these symptoms," Ms Graves said.
Videos featuring Dr Bourke, Dr Katie Snow and Karen, Afghan and South Sudanese guides translating the information had also been produced.
Some of the information explained includes washing hands often with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds, covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and isolating yourself at home if you feel sick.
A screening station has been set up outside the BCHS Eaglehawk practice as a coronavirus precaution.
Patients with an appointment are asked to stop at the station and speak to the nurse before entering the building, even if they feel well.
The translated information sheets are available at bchs.com.au or the Bendigo Community Health Services site at 3 Seymoure Street, Eaglehawk.
If you're looking for a digital version of the sheets, you can also email bchscomms@bchs.com.au or call 5406 1200.