Interpreter & Ethnic Health Services

 

Interpreter Bookings | Ethnic Health Services | Useful Links

 

Interpreter Bookings

Barwon Health provides a professional, confidential interpreting service to ensure that you or your family member understands and makes informed decisions regarding care and treatment.

 

Access to interpreters by telephone or onsite are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If you require an interpreter please ask a staff member to organise one for you through the Ethnic Health Services department.

 

If you or your family member cannot make a scheduled appointment at Barwon Health please contact the department to cancel as soon as possible.

 

We welcome any feedback you may have regarding our interpreting services. Please email us.

 

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Ethnic Health Services

Ethnic Health Services at Barwon Health is responsible for:

  • Language services - Interpreter Bookings and translation of documents.
  • Staff resource and support - Information on customs, food requirements, etiquette etc. Useful tools such as cue cards in various languages.
  • Education and training – Arranging information sessions and keeping staff informed of current news and events, such as new and emerging communities.
  • Cultivating and strengthening partnerships with other organisations – Providing valuable resources and information, which strengthen our ties to the community.

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Useful Links

The following web sites may be of assistance:

 

Government Departments

Organisations

Resources

We welcome any feedback you may have regarding Ethnic Health Services. Please email us.

 

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Launch of the McKellar Residential Aged Care Strategic Direction and Business Plan  (1 MB)
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Barwon Health celebrated the launch of the 2008-2012 Residential Aged Care Strategic Direction and Business Plan on 14 August 2008.

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