b'Breaking language barriersThey wont have to search for or navigate a website in English, which is just not practically possible for most.Sara During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is importantThe videos, in Arabic, Persian/Dari, Dinka, that we all understand government advice andHazaragi, Swahili, Punjabi and Filipino, can be know what to do to stay safe. Ensuring thatshared within communities. They therefore receive culturally and linguistically diverse communitiesinformation without needing to search English-are informed is an important part of that. language websites, which is just not practically Thats why our Settlement Support Team inpossible for most, added Sara.Shepparton worked with the Greater SheppartonPS This story reflects our commitmentFoundation to record videos covering crucialto impactful and mutually beneficial COVID-19 topics. Videos covered issues suchpartnerships supported.as physical distancing, mental health and goodUniting staff member, Sarmed featured in the COVID-19 videos. hygiene. Through the videos, non-English speaking communitiesparticularly refugees and asylum seekershad clear and timely information, regardless of their literacy level.Almost 80 per cent of our clients cannot read or write in their own language, so its difficult for them to understand coronavirus alerts unless they are audio or visual, explains Program Manager, Sara Noori. 30 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2019-2020'