Going to Hospital
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My name is _________________________________. My family is from ________________________________________.
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This place is very special to me.
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Sometimes when I am sick we go to the hospital. It can be for a couple of days or for weeks.
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To get to the hospital we can drive, fly or take the train. On my next hospital visit I will be going with ___________________________________.
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In hospital the doctors and nurses help look after me. Having my own bed keeps me comfortable.
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Health workers can help fix my ears, legs or ____________________. They are helpful in answering questions.
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When we travel, we can stay in different places like in hospital, short stay camps or even with family.
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Having a healthy body helps me play sports, games and my favourite activities. I like to play __________________________________________.
Write or draw your story . . .
My visit to the hospital:
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About this resource Storytelling can be a powerful way to share information and health messages for Aboriginal children and young people. This colouring booklet has been developed to help support Aboriginal youths living with chronic health problems and disability during their visits to hospital. This resource can be used by teachers and health professionals to support Aboriginal youths in an age and culturally appropriate way. The story has been guided by Aboriginal consultants and stakeholders and is written in a general context. These illustrations have been created by Wongi artist Naomi Bonney (Noni Art & Design). The font OpenDyslexic has been used to increase readability for people with dyslexia. This narrative will not represent all Aboriginal people as each person is unique with their own background, culture and experiences. This resource is a tool developed by Tjina Maala Centre. Tjina Maala Centre (Wongi for ‘going on a journey’) is a disability support service and initiative of the Pika Wiya Kuthupa Project (Wongi for ‘not sick, different one’). The project is funded by the Non-Government Centre Support Scheme and is an initiative of Ability Centre. This resource was generously funded by a donation to Tjina Maala Centre for the benefit of communities in the Goldfields.
Tjina Maala Centre ‘GOIN G ON A JOUR N EY’ 9021 1333 0439 596 125 Lotteries House 42 Wilson Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
Lenice Forman (full-time) Community Engagement Officer lenice.forman@abilitycentre.com.au Deanne Williams (part-time) Community Engagement Officer deanne.williams@abilitycentre.com.au
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