USEFUL LINKS


HEALTH INFORMATION

Australian Government Department of Health

Comprehensive health information from the Australian Government.

Health Direct

Trusted health advice and information, including symptom checkers and health tools.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

Department of Veteran Affairs

Resources and support for veterans, including health services, benefits and asssitance programs.

NATIONAL PRESCRIVING SERVICE

NPS MedicineWise

Independent information on medicines and medical tests, including evidence-based guidelines and resources for sage and effective prescribing.

MEDICARE

Medicare Australia

Information on Medicare services, including eligibility, benefits and how to claim.

MyMedicare

Manage your Medicare account and access your Medicare services online.

MY HEALTH RECORD

My Health Record

Access and manage your personal health information, including medical history, medications and test results.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT

National Diabetes Services Scheme

Support and information for people with diabetes

Diabetes Australia

Resources, information, and support for individuals managing diabetes

Heart Foundation

Resources and infrormation for health health and cardiovasular disease prevention

Arthritis Australia

Information and support for managing arthritis

Osteoporosis Australia

Resources and information on osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and management

Kidney Health Australia

Support and information for kidney health, including prevention and management of kidney disease.

Gut Foundation

Resources and information on gut health, including digestive disorders and treatments.

Asthma Australia

Information and support for managing asthma and improving respiratory health.

MENTAL HEALTH

Beyond Blue

Support and information for people dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues

Lifeline Australia

Crisis support and suicide prevention services

Black Dog Institute

Research-based resources and support for mental health

Dementia Australia

Support and information for people living with dementia and their families

WOMEN’s HEALTH

BreastScreen NSW

National program for early detection of breast cancer

The Royal Women’s Hospital

Specialist Information and services for women’s health

MEN’s HEALTH

Healthy Male

Resources and support for men’s health issues

Family Planning Australia

A range of authoritive fact sheets for men that focus on specific issues in male reproductive health

Movember Foundation

Focused on men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health

IMMUNISATIONS

Australian Immunisation Handbook

Authoritative guide to immunisation in Australia

Vaccine Hub

Information on vaccines and immunisation schedules

COVID-19 Information

Australian Government COVID-19 Information

Accurate, evidence based answers to questions and misinformation about COVID-19

Therapeutic Goods Administration

Pfizer (Comirnaty) Fact Sheets

World Health Organisation (WHO) COVID-19 Updates

Global updates and infromation on COVID-19

TRAVEL HEALTH

Smarttraveller

Government travel advice and health recommendations

Centre’s for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Travel Health

Comprehensive travel health information and resources

HEALTHY EATING

Eat for Health

Evidence based information on healthy eating and dietary guidelines

SKIN CONDITIONS

Melanoma Institute of Australia

Resources and information on melanoma prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

SMOKING CESSATION

Quit

Support and resources for quitting smoking and improving respiratory health.