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Mental health services — infographic

There are several organisations that provide much of the support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.

Online therapy (eTherapy)

eTherapy, online counselling or therapy refers to psychological support, therapy, education and assistance via the internet or an online platform.

Drug abuse

Drug abuse can affect your health, relationships, job and education. Learn about Australia's drug laws, drug addiction and where to get help.

The Asthma First Aid App is an educational tool developed by Asthma Australia for people with asthma, their families and carers. It provides easy access to the asthma first aid steps in both live and training versions. Learn more here.

Manage Medicine app

App for managing your medicines and/or those of someone you care for, recording & storing important medical information.

Insulin and diabetes

Information about insulin and diabetes, storing insulin, taking insulin, and what to do if you run out of insulin or your insulin is out of date can be found on this page.

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

Information about devices for diabetes testing and monitoring, blood sugar and ketone testing equipment can be found on this page.

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.

RACGP Healthy Habits

RACGP Healthy Habits is a digital health support program developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.

Supporting Red Nose Day saves little lives

Every day in Australia, 9 infants or children die suddenly and unexpectedly. The aim of Red Nose Day is to reduce this number to zero. Here's how you can help.

How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.

Guide to dental procedures

Dental procedures help with pain, infection, injury or disease in your teeth or gums. Here are some questions to ask your dental practitioner.

Insulin and non-insulin injection devices for diabetes

Insulin and non-insulin medicines used to treat diabetes may need to be injected. Different types of delivery devices available for these medicines include pens, pumps, jets and syringes. Read more on how to use your device safely and effectively here.

Mental illness stigma

People with mental health problems may face stigma, which can lead to discrimination and make mental illness worse. Find out how to reduce stigma.

Questions to ask your doctor

This guide will help you decide what questions to ask when you see your doctor. You’ll get more out of your healthcare if you're well informed.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

People with Ehlers-Danlos have very loose joints and easily bruised or stretchy skin. Symptoms can be managed, but there is a higher risk of injury.

Back to school health tips

Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety disorder commonly occurs among young children. However, it is now also recognised as a condition that can affect adults.

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used as a screening test for cognitive impairment, such as dementia. Learn more about the test here.

Mental health helplines

Information about key groups that can help with mental health problems, including healthdirect partners and leading Australian health organisations.

Kids' Guide to Cancer app

The Kids’ Guide to Cancer app empowers kids to learn more about cancer on their own terms, at their own pace – and understand everything that is going on.

HeadCheck app

The HeadCheck App is a concussion app to assist parents, first aiders, trainers and coaches to recognise and manage recovery of concussion in kids. Learn more here.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Information about diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when you have a high blood sugar level, and not enough insulin in your body to break it down to use for energy .

Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and where to go for support.

Learning disabilities

Learning disabilities affect how you learn in a specific area (e.g. reading or maths). Find out more about dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia here.

What do social workers do?

Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.

Huntington's disease

Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs and cognitive and emotional changes.

Assistance dog

Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.

Diabetes medicines

There are many types of diabetes medicine including insulin, metformin and sulphonylureas. There's no one-size-fits-all medicine for diabetes.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Evidence-based programs can help people learn to read and spell.

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Mental health services — infographic

Online therapy (eTherapy)

Drug abuse

Asthma First Aid app

Manage Medicine app

Insulin and diabetes

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

RACGP Healthy Habits

Supporting Red Nose Day saves little lives

How healthdirect can help you

Guide to dental procedures

Insulin and non-insulin injection devices for diabetes

Mental illness stigma

Questions to ask your doctor

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Back to school health tips

Separation anxiety

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Mental health helplines

Kids' Guide to Cancer app

HeadCheck app

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

Learning disabilities

What do social workers do?

Huntington's disease

Assistance dog

Diabetes medicines

Dyslexia

Life stage

Mental health services — infographic

Online therapy (eTherapy)

Drug abuse

Asthma First Aid app

Manage Medicine app

Insulin and diabetes

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

RACGP Healthy Habits

Supporting Red Nose Day saves little lives

How healthdirect can help you

Guide to dental procedures

Insulin and non-insulin injection devices for diabetes

Mental illness stigma

Questions to ask your doctor

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Back to school health tips

Separation anxiety

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Mental health helplines

Kids' Guide to Cancer app

HeadCheck app

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

Learning disabilities

What do social workers do?

Huntington's disease

Assistance dog

Diabetes medicines

Dyslexia

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