MCWH in the Media

How vaccine hesitancy became one of the pandemic’s biggest challenges

Reasons for vaccine hesitancy are complex and context-specific, varying across time, place and vaccine. National Program Manager Dr Regina Torres-Quiazon spoke to The West Australian about how our Health in My Language program can decrease vaccine hesitancy among migrant and refugee groups through culturally tailored, in-language health education.
MCWH in the Media

Mothers reveal how language barriers impact prenatal care, as experts call for interpreters to be permanent hospital staff

National Program Manager Dr Regina Torres-Quiazon spoke with the ABC about the language barriers migrant women face when accessing prenatal care. She shared the critical need for interpreters to become permanent hospital staff to create stability in the profession and to ensure trust and continuity with patients.

Healthy cooking methods in Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Samoan and Vietnamese

National Diabetes Services Scheme and Diabetes Australia has developed videos about healthy cooking methods in Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Samoan and Vietnamese. You can view the videos about healthy cooking methods by using the links below: Healthy cooking methods (English) video…

Healthy cooking. Building a healthier meal in Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Samoan and Vietnamese

National Diabetes Services Scheme and Diabetes Australia has developed videos about building healthier meals in Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Samoan and Vietnamese. You can view the videos about building a healthier meal by using the links below: Building a healthier meal…