NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Exercise Title Achieve Better Health Publication no. OTH - 8295 Publication date 07/11/2008 Review date 07/11/2011 Author Cultural Perspectives Summary More and more people in our community are becoming overweight. It does not matter how old you are, what height or body type you have, if your waistline is getting bigger you could be increasing your risk of developing a chronic disease. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Be Physically Active Publication no. AHS - 8135 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author Health Promotion Unit Summary Be physically active every day. Whatever your age, aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 5 times a week. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean Title Exercises before and after birth Publication no. DOH - 5610 Publication date 01/06/2000 Review date 24/07/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Information for women about important exercises during pregnancy and after childbirth. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Gentle exercise - nothing to lose and a lot to gain Publication no. BHC - 5920 Publication date 01/08/2001 Review date 17/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the beneifits of gentle exercise for older people, including stronger bones and muscles, a lower risk of falls and staying independent for longer. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Growing older, but staying well Publication no. BHC - 3130 Publication date 10/03/1997 Review date 16/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to good health for older people, including ways to keep body and mind active. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to get your children moving Publication no. BHC - 3260 Publication date 01/07/1996 Review date 18/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary How families can encourage children to be active and avoid problems with overweight. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Improve Your Balance Publication no. AHS - 8140 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author Health Promotion Unit Summary There are many changes to our bodies as we get older, and maintaining effective balance can become difficult. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean Title Lifescripts Publication no. OTH - 8130 Publication date 01/07/2007 Review date 01/07/2010 Author Australian General Practice Network Summary Lifescripts provides a way for General Practitioners and patients to work together to make healthy lifestyle changes. Lifescripts involves GPs assessing different lifestyle risk factors and providing patients with advice on how to make lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing. Lifescripts targets five behaviours, including alcohol intake, smoking, nutrition, physical activity and weight Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Make a Move Publication no. DOH - 6860 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date 17/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Practical ways to reduce the risk of falls at home and outdoors Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Musculus transversus abdominis (an abdominal muscle that helps support the back) Publication no. AHS - 6915 Publication date 11/02/2003 Review date Author WSAHS Summary The abdominal muscle, the transversus abdominis, supports the back and pelvis. This fact sheet explains how to help control back pain by keeping this muscle strong. Languages Arabic, English, Turkish Title Pelvic Floor Exercise Publication no. AHS - 5795 Publication date 01/01/2000 Review date 08/07/2003 Author Mid North Coast Summary A guide to pelvic floor muscles, including exercises to keep them strong. Languages English, Punjabi Title Regular exercise - it's easier than you think Publication no. BHC - 3350 Publication date 15/01/1996 Review date 31/12/2007 Author NSW Health Summary The health benefits of regular physical activity, and easy ways to fit more activity into your life. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Why does weight matter? Publication no. BHC - 3110 Publication date 28/04/1997 Review date 16/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary The health effects of being overweight. Weight loss advice. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese