Multicultural Voices Australia (MVA), formerly the National Ethnic & Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC), is proud to collaborate in partnership with the Australian Government on the Winter vaccinations campaign. MVA has produced six ready-to-air grabs in Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Mandarin and Vietnamese to support the campaign. We invite you to share these resources with your community.
As winter approaches, communities across Australia are seeing higher circulation of respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
These viruses spread more easily in colder months and can have a greater impact on older people and those with underlying health conditions.
Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
For older people, staying up to date with recommended vaccines is especially important to help protect both individual and community health throughout winter.
Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines can be given at the same time or at separate appointments, depending on what works best for you. This makes it easier to stay protected without needing multiple visits.
Free flu and RSV vaccines are available for eligible older Australians under the National Immunisation Program, while COVID-19 vaccines remain free for everyone.
We encourage community members to speak with their health professional to understand what vaccinations are recommended for them this winter.
For more information, visit health.gov.au/wintervaccinations.
The script has been translated by professional NAATI-credentialed translators and recorded by MVA-affiliated voice over artists across the country.
The message is as follows:
“In winter, illnesses like the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV in English, spread more easily.
If you’re 65 or older, getting vaccinated will reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
Protection from vaccines is strongest in the first few months. That is why you should get vaccinated now to stay protected during winter.
It is safe to receive flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines at the same time or at separate visits.
Free flu and RSV vaccines are available for eligible older people under the National Immunisation Program. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone.
Talk to your health professional today about what’s right for you.
For more information, visit health.gov.au/wintervaccinations.
This message has been produced in partnership with the Australian Government”.
These audio grabs are now available for community radio stations and radio producers to download and broadcast.