Public Health South. Resource Centre Newsletter

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1 Public Health South Resource Centre Newsletter October 2017 FREE HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCES HE2524 Coping with Grief and Loss pamphlet Health Promotion Agency A pamphlet providing information about grief and loss. It suggests ways to cope or to help others to cope. HE2525 Wash and Dry Your Hands for 20 Seconds - A6 sticker Ministry of Health/Health Promotion Agency A6 sticker advising the importance of washing hands for 20 seconds with soap and running water, and also drying hands thoroughly (for another 20 seconds). Resources in this newsletter can be ordered by contacting our Resource Coordinator, Judy Sibbe judy.sibbe@southerndhb.govt.nz Phone: Fax: or by visiting our Resource Centre Main Block, Level 2, Wakari Hospital, Taieri Road, Dunedin Ministry of Health resources can also be ordered online at

2 HE1125 Stay Clean As - A2 poster Cartoon characters promoting key messages on germs, infections, washing, and basic hygiene (for school use). HE1216 Keeping Healthy Outdoors Health and safety information for people who enjoy picnicking, camping, tramping or walking outdoors. Please note: This pamphlet is expected to be available early October. HE9007 Food Safety: Avoiding Listeria pamphlet Listeria information for vulnerable people, including pregnant women. Listeria bacteria cause the infection listeriosis, but this can be prevented by safe food preparation, handling and storage practices. HE7002 Being Safer Sexually pamphlet Information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their prevention via safe sex and the proper use of condoms. HE1108 Is Your Child Starting School? A2 poster Information for parents and caregivers encouraging them to ensure their child s immunisations are up to date before they start school. HE1110 Is Your Child Starting School? - te reo Māori version

3 Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 October Nature is Key - Unlock Your Wellbeing Nature is Key A2 poster English A promotional poster so you can encourage everyone in your workplace and community to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. There are two posters available. Stocks are limited. Mental Health Awareness Week posters and keyrings can be ordered from the Mental Health Foundation. Posters can also be downloaded and printed from their website. Nature is Key A2 poster Maori A promotional poster in Te Reo so you can encourage everyone in your workplace and community to celebrate mental Health Awareness Week. Also available: Connect with Nature postcards and posters. Keeping Safe Outdoors HE4605 Safer and Healthier Gardening booklet Information on garden safety and reducing risks when gardening. Covers a range of topics including legionella, tetanus, spider bites, poisonous plants, bee stings, and melanoma. Be SunSmart DLE card and A3 poster These resources promote the five sunsmart steps to protect skin and eyes from UV radiation.

4 Resources for Older People HE1145 Eating for Healthy Older People - A5 booklet Ministry of Health Includes nutrition, food groups, drinking plenty of fluids, foods low in fat, salt and sugar, healthy weight, exercise, important vitamins and minerals, and food safety. HE1148 Ageing Well: How to be the Best You Can Be - A5 booklet Ministry of Health General health and eldercare information for older people. Alcohol and Older People - A5 booklet Health Promotion Agency A booklet for older people and their families and carers. It is also for anyone interested in finding out more about alcohol and ageing. Late Life Depression pamphlet Mental Health Foundation Information about depression in older people, signs of depression, causes of depression, grief, those at risk and what to do when feeling depressed. Looking Out for One Another pamphlet Ministry of Social Development Social isolation and loneliness - recognising the signs in friends, family and yourself. Where from Here Care Publications Limited Where from Here provides an overview of services for older people in New Zealand. Topics covered include: how to access services, retirement options, help at home, residential care, financial assistance and much more. The book lists all residential homes in the region and specifies the level of care each one provides. Limited stock. Maximum of 5 books per order.

5 Stroke Awareness Week 2-8 October Slash the Salt pamphlet This pamphlet provides information on the risks of high salt consumption and includes ways of reducing your salt intake. It includes a card to help you choose foods with lower salt content when shopping. Signs of Stroke FAST Resources The FAST campaign encourages New Zealanders to learn the key signs of a stroke. Prompt action can save lives, improve recovery and reduce ongoing costs from stroke to families, caregivers and the health services. FAST flyers FAST A3 posters Posters also available in Te Reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan and Cook Island Māori. Movember - Men s Health Month Prostate Cancer Resources HE2400 Getting Checked for Prostate Cancer pamphlet HE2401 Prostate Cancer: More Information A5 booklet HE2422 What is Your Risk of Prostate Cancer A4 poster Men and Depression pamphlet Mental Health Foundation HE1109 Time to Quit A5 booklet For smokers thinking about quitting or giving up cigarettes and nicotine.

6 White Ribbon Day - 25 November Know the Danger Signs pamphlet and posters Posters available in A4 and A2 size Provides information on the seven deadly danger signs. These signs are often missed by friends and family who do not realise that the behaviour they are seeing is serious. Being Sorry is Not Enough - mini pamphlet Information about how violence affects families, and how to seek help. It is OK to Ask for Help Information about family violence and information on how to ask for help, whether experiencing, using or witnessing violence. How Can You Help? Booklet This booklet has information about family violence, and what others can say or do to help. Violence at Home Affects Children mini-booklet Information on how witnessing or experiencing violence in the home affects children. How Can You Help? mini-booklet Some tips on how to help in family violence situations. Is it Really Love? mini-booklet A resource for young people - tips on recognising a healthy relationship. Positive Relationship Quiz - A4 sheet Whether you are in a long-term or casual relationship, you deserve to be treated well and ensure that you are treating your partner respectfully.