Free Australian Government-funded medicine information service staffed by registered pharmacists.

Pharmacists are available by telephone (1300 633 424) to answer consumer questions about medicines, complementary medicines and vaccines. 

Can also discuss side effects and help consumers report adverse reactions to medicines and vaccines by submitting reports to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The service is closed on NSW public holidays.

1300 MEDICINE

This service connects women to their closest public maternity service where first antenatal appointments can be booked and staff will discuss suitable birthing options. It is expected to eventually expand to include all intrapartum, postnatal, neonatal, termination of pregnancy and lactation advice.

Pregnancy SA Infoline

1800 My Options in Victoria's independent phone line for information about contraception, pregnancy options and sexual health services.

1800 My Options

At the Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma, we are developing tools and resources to improve asthma management and access to new therapies. Resources can be found on our website: http://www.severeasthma.org.au/tools-resources/toolkits/

Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma

The nPEP Hotline is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week hotline for members of the public who have or think they may have had a sexual or other non-occupational exposure to HIV. Anyone can call the nPEP hotline service - no referral is necessary.

SA Health - Post Hiv Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Australian Breastfeeding Association Formally known as Nyah Nursing Mother Association

Sane Australia - Online Information And Referral On Mental Illness

Available for clients assessed as suitable for services including community nursing, allied health, personal care, domestic assistance, carer/respite options, aged care assessment team and community aged care package consultations. 

Clare Hospital And Health Service - Country Referral Unit

The Poisons Information Centre provides expert phone advice on the assessment and management of adults and children exposed to possible poisons. These include, medicines, chemicals, cleaning products, bites and stings. they provide advices to both the general public and health professionals and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are answered by Specialists in Poison Information on consultation with Clinical Toxicologists. Note: We do not provide face to face consultations.

Poisons Information Centre

The after hours GP helpline is open when your GP may not be - at nights, on weekends and on public holidays - 365 days a year. If you don't know what to do, the after hours GP helpline will give you the reassurance and practical advice you need. A registered nurse will assess your condition. If necessary, the nurse will transfer you to a GP on the telephone. The GP will talk with you, assess your condition, make a diagnosis and provide medical advice.

After Hours GP Helpline

Active Ageing Australia maintains the Falls Prevention in SA website: www.fallssa.com.au with information for the public and health professionals including GPs.

Active Ageing Australia - Marleston

Southern Adelaide-Fleurieu-Kangaroo Island Medicare Local

The CDCB provides information, resources and advice to clinicians and the public about notifiable diseases, immunisation, infection control, policy and programs, HIV, Hepatitis C and related diseases. The CDCB is also the appropriate contact for Medical Officers reporting a notifiable disease. Includes the new Sexually Transmissible Infection and Blood Borne Virus Section (STI and BBV). 

Health information and referral in Cummins

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Health information and referral in Cummins

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