Useful Links
National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service
NABS is the National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service.
NABS provides interpreters for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing people who use sign language and would like an interpreter for private health care appointments.
NABS is free to people who are not eligible for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme).
Sign language services to Deaf Indigenous people are provided for both public and private health care appointments.
Services include:
- Face to face interpreting (onsite)
- Video Remote Interpreting (online)
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Centre for Developmental Disability Health
Supports mainstream health services to build their capacity to address the health needs of adults with intellectual and associated developmental disabilities.
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The Australian Open Disclosure Framework
The Australian Open Disclosure Framework provides a nationally consistent basis for open disclosure in Australian health care.
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Having a scan? A guide for Medical Imaging is linked below.
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Top Tips for Safe Health Care
This booklet is designed to help consumers, their families, carers and other support people get the most out of their health care. Being actively involved, and working in partnership with healthcare providers, can help ensure you get the care that is right for you.
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Medicines Line (1300 Medicine)
Information about Medicines Line: what it is, who should use it and hours of operation.
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Refugee Services – Interpreters
All doctors – GPs and Specialists in private practice have access to free interpreters for all Medicare eligible consultations. A free phone interpreter is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This service is funded through the Department of Social Services.