A range of COVID-19 resources in languages other than English Are available from SBS the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and the Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health.
The resources have been developed in order to keep all community members informed and to help save lives.
SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal
To access the latest news and information about coronavirus (COVID-19) in your language go to the SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal.
SBS has also produced the following Coronavirus Explainer video in 30 different languages.
Department of Health and Human Services
Information about COVID-19 in a variety of languages is also available on the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website.
Health Translations
Health professionals and others working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities can use Health Translations to find translated health information in over 100 languages.
The directory is an online library that provides web links to third party sites with translated health and wellbeing resources. Those sites include government departments peak health bodies hospitals and community health and welfare agencies.
You can search over 21 000 online resources by language topic and keyword. This initiative is supported by the Victorian Government and managed by the Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health.
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Racism and discrimination are never okay. Unfortunately recently there have been incidences of racism linked to incorrect assumptions about Coronavirus. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination on the basis of race or religion and you would like to report it or seek information you can contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC). You can lodge a complaint by:
- completing the online form
- using the live chat
- emailing: enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au
VEOHRC also have information in languages other than English about discrimination your rights in Victoria and the role of the Commission on the VEOHRC website.