Women’s Health Language Project
Diversity & Inclusion Solutions
The Project
Women’s Health Language Project: Fostering Health Literacy
In a key partnership with the Toowoomba International and Multicultural Society (TIMS), Concinnity is actively supporting ongoing community workshops through the Women’s Health Language Project. This initiative is dedicated to improving essential health literacy among women from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Our Process & Solutions
Our core contribution to this project involves developing a comprehensive multilingual glossary of essential health terms. This glossary is meticulously translated and made available online, creating an accessible resource for the community.
Our process includes:
Glossary Development: Researching and compiling critical health terms.
Multilingual Translation: Ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive translations of these terms.
Online Accessibility: Making the glossary readily available online for widespread access.
Community Workshop Support: Our materials are directly utilised within ongoing workshops delivered at various Community Hubs and neighbourhood centres across Toowoomba, reinforcing learning in a practical setting.
Key Outcomes
The Women’s Health Language Project achieves vital outcomes in community health and empowerment:
Improved Health Literacy: Women from refugee and migrant backgrounds gain a clearer understanding of essential health terms, empowering them to navigate health services more confidently.
Enhanced Community Engagement: The project supports ongoing community workshops, fostering active participation and knowledge sharing.
Accessible Health Information: Providing a multilingual online glossary breaks down language barriers, making crucial health information widely accessible.
Community Empowerment: By improving health literacy, the initiative contributes to the overall well-being and independence of vulnerable community members.
Partners
This project was created by Concinnity in collaboration with the Toowoomba International Multicultural Society (TIMS).
