Ezidi Video Resources
Spoken in Ezidi (also known as Kurdish/Kurmanji) with English subtitles, these videos were created by HealthWISE to help Ezidi people living in Australia navigate a range of topics including the Australian health care system, Australian pharmacies, domestic and family violence and fire safety in the home.
This series was made possible with funding from the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network, along with or partners at the Armidale Women’s Shelter and Fire and Rescue NSW. We also benefitted from consultation with the Ezidi community and local pharmacies.
Fire Safety in the Home
This video was created by HealthWISE in collaboration with Fire and Rescue NSW to teach the Ezidi refugee community about fire safety in the home.
We talk about smoke alarms, the importance of getting out of the house when there is a fire and calling triple zero and the need to pay attention when you are cooking.
Australian Pharmacies for Ezidi People
This series introduces Ezidi people living in Australia to Australian pharmacies. It talks about the benefits of Australian pharmacies and the services they offer, limitations on Australian pharmacies, the value of sharing information with your local pharmacist and the importance of taking medicines according to instructions, as well as tips for taking them on time.
Created by HealthWISE in consultation with local pharmacies, this video talks about some of the ways Australian pharmacies help the community and the benefits of connecting with your local pharmacy.
This video talks about the importance of informing your GP and pharmacist about your medications, following the instructions, tips on scheduling medication and advice pharmacists can provide.
This video talks about restrictions on Australian pharmacists in regards to prescriptions, diagnosing complex conditions, emergency supplies and medical records. It discusses the way pharmacist roles in Australia are expanding, explaining that what they can and cannot do may be subject to training, national rules and location.
Australian Healthcare for the Ezidi Community
This series explains different parts of the Australian healthcare system. Topics include patient rights and responsibilities, treatment choices, Medicare, specialists, IPTAAS (Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme) forms, ambulances and mental health.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple introduction to the Australian health care system.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community & spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is an overview of IPTAAS, Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple overview of Australia’s Medicare.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple explanation of how to take care of your mental health in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple overview of the responsibilities patients have in Australia.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple discussion of consent and the right patients have in Australia.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple explanation of the triage process in the Australian health care system.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple discussion of the treatment choices that are available to patients in the Australian health care system.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple explanation on how to respond to a medical emergency in New South Wales Australia, and what happens when you are transported by ambulance.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple explanation on how to respond to a medical emergency in Queensland Australia, and what happens when you are transported by ambulance.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple overview of what happens when you are referred to a specialist in Australia.
Created for the Ezidi refugee community and spoken in Kurdish/Kurmanji, this is a simple explanation of how to take care of your mental health in Australia.
Explaining Domestic and Family Violence
This video series focuses on domestic and family violence awareness and support, and talks about healthy relationships, apprehended domestic violence orders and duties of care and confidentiality.
