NSW Health is setting up clinics in local community centres and places of worship to encourage people from migrant backgrounds to come forward amid concerns of misinformation around safety and cost.
New clinics are popping up in multicultural communities in NSW to help dispel misconceptions that are stopping people from getting tested for coronavirus.
"It doesn't matter what part of the world you're from, you stay here together, you have to get yourself tested and be safe for yourself and for the people around you,” he told SBS News. "They have that fear that maybe it's going to cost them money to come and get tested,” Ms Helaratne said. “I know the Lao community, usually they cannot speak English and communication is difficult, so we always encourage them to get to know this COVID-19,” he said.
"When we set up a pop-up centre, we make sure that it is accessible to the community, that it's safe, and they're familiar with the environment,” Theresa Isedale, disaster manager for the South Western Sydney's Local Health District, said. Having a clinic embedded in the community also means health officials can work with local organisations, interpreters and doctors to give the best, culturally-appropriate care.
Deth Sysengrath, president of the Lao Community Advancement Co-op, said social media platforms have been helpful in spreading the latest health advice.
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