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VTMH Resources for working with interpreters

Resource | 2023

One of four free online modules aiming to support practitioners in working with interpreters in mental health settings. The module helps to identify practical strategies and steps to take for engaging with and discovering useful ways to approach your work with interpreters

 

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Resource | 2023

Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 information for the health sector, including health services and professionals and providers.

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For health services and professionals - COVID-19

Resource | 2022

This Department of Health and Human Services Victoria (DHHS) page contains The latest COVID-19 information and resources for health professionals.

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Mental Health Intensive Care Framework

Resource | 2020

Mental health intensive care is a specialist care type that provides supportive, therapeutic engagement to individuals experiencing increased vulnerability during an acute phase of mental illness. 

The framework further identifies and highlights key contemporary and best practice principles.

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Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) for Contact and Droplet Precautions

Resource | 2020

This 4-minute video from Melbourne Health describes the correct process for putting on and for safely removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Please check current guidelines for what level of precautions are required for suspected, confirmed or critical coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.

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Normal life has been disrupted - Managing the disruption caused by COVID-19

Resource | 2020

This Occupational Therapy guide has been compiled by Lorrae Mynard, a Melbourne-based occupational therapist and published by Occupational Therapy Australia. This is general information intended to support people in managing the present pandemic-related occupational disruption.

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COVID-19 Telehealth Guides

Resource | 2020

This quick guide to getting started with telehealth, using video conferencing or the telephone, has been jointly produced by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the Australasian Telehealth Society.

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Getting started with Telehealth

Resource | 2020

This page from the Telehealth Victoria - Community of Practice links to new guides on digital practice and telehealth.

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Pandemic Kindness Movement

Resource | 2020

The Pandemic Kindness Movement was created by clinicians across Australia, working together to support all health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have curated respected, evidence-informed resources and links to valuable services to support the wellbeing of the health workforce.

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A Brief Guide To Using Telehealth from MindSpot

Resource | 2020

This guide is designed to support mental health professionals (practitioners) to learn to safely and effectively use telephone and video technology (telehealth) to deliver mental health services. MindSpot is funded by the Australian Government.

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