Information for multicultural communities – COVID-19

Queensland Health is working closely with key stakeholders across the state to ensure that people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds have access to current, culturally appropriate and translated COVID-19 information. This page contains information to help you protect yourself, your family and community.

Videos about COVID-19

Fertility and pregnancy

In this video, Dr Lynne McKinlay, Deputy Chief Health Officer, Queensland, explains that the COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility and is safe for pregnant women and anyone planning to become pregnant. This video has English captions and a transcript.

Transcript for Fertility and pregnancy

I understand there are some rumours about the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility.

The COVID vaccines are relatively new. But we do have a lot of evidence from large population research and animal studies that reassures us that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe. There is no evidence that the vaccines cause fertility issues in men or women.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation - known as ATAGI - recommends that people who are trying to become pregnant now or who plan to try in the future - should have the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to avoid becoming pregnant before or after your vaccination.

We also strongly recommend that pregnant women are vaccinated. It doesn't matter what stage of pregnancy you are at. Real-world evidence has shown the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe for both the mother and the baby if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

A COVID-19 infection can make you very sick during pregnancy. If you are not vaccinated, you have a higher risk of severe illness and complications from COVID-19, which can affect you, your pregnancy and your developing baby. Your baby may also be at higher risk of being born prematurely. That's why it's important for pregnant women to have their COVID vaccines to protect themselves and their baby.

Remember, getting a COVID-19 vaccine is important for everyone as it protects you, your family, and your community from COVID-19.

Plain English resources about COVID-19

• Keeping safe from COVID image (JPG, 283.5 KB)
• How to call an ambulance (PDF, 162 KB)
• COVID-19 tests (PDF, 684 KB)
• Medicare - COVID-19 fact sheet (PDF, 868 KB)
• Language Services - COVID-19 fact sheet (PDF, 868 KB)
• Appointment Checklist - COVID-19 fact sheet (PDF, 729.6 KB)
• Giving permission (consent) - COVID-19 fact sheet (PDF, 698.2 KB)
• What is coronavirus? (PDF, 843KB)
• 5 things to do right now (PDF, 1.2MB)

Other resources

• Australian Government translated COVID-19 resources
• SBS's COVID-19 video in various languages
• Australian Government's Disability Gateway - accessible resources (Auslan and Easy Read)
• Find resources in the Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccine content guide for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences
• Refugee Health Network Queensland COVID-19 resources

Support in your language

You can get support in your own language:

• Multicultural Connect Line free hotline number 1300 079 020
• Interpreter Service (Help with English) call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) and ask for an interpreter
• Translating and Interpreting Service call 13 14 50

For support in engaging your community with information sessions about the COVID-19 vaccine, contact the CALD COVID Health Engagement team or visit the Refugee Health Network website.

Translated resources

Queensland Health has developed resources about COVID-19 in other languages.

You can also find translated resources on adding your digital vaccination status.