Internationally, the glossary has been adopted for use in Nepal to support local COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The glossary has now been translated into 29 languages and recently received funding from the Australian Government so it can be updated into an app-based version. As well as working with translators and communication experts, A/Prof Seale also tested the glossary using an online tool developed by the Sydney Health Literacy Lab. A/Prof Seale brought together a team of experts working in vaccine development, in immunisation program and policy roles, as well as those whose work directly supports CaLD communities to help develop the glossary. Informed by these interviews, A/Prof Seale developed a glossary - plain language meanings to complex immunisation and vaccine development words and phrases - to enhance the understanding of key people within the multicultural sector such as directors of peak bodies, translators and interpreters, bilingual workers, and community leaders. In early 2021, A/Prof Seale conducted 60 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders who have an established and active role delivering services and other social support to CaLD communities in Australia including community and religious leaders. Associate Professor Holly Seale, infectious disease social scientist at the School of Population Health, has conducted research and community engagement activities to help Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic response with a focus on communication efforts with CaLD communities.
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