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

Healthdirect Australia

National mential health charity, providing information, advice and referrals on a full range of mental health issues. 1800 helpline, websites, podcasts, printed resources.

SANE AUSTRALIA

You can call the Adverse Medicine Events Line for independent, accurate and evidence-based information if you suspect that your medicine is causing a problem. This is not an emergency line. It operates every day 9am–5pm AEST (except on NSW public holidays).

Adverse Medicine Events (AME) Line

PHONE SERVICE Consumers — get expert medicines information.

Medicines Line

Australian Breastfeeding Association Formally known as Nyah Nursing Mother Association

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

ABA is Australia's leading authority on breastfeeding.

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION

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

If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, please look through the valuable information to help you make an informed decision about your options. 

Visit our website for information about your pregnancy, parenting support, access to pregnancy support centres in your local area, fact sheets, pregnancy and further resources available. 

You can contact our National phone line between 8am-10pm AEST.

Pregnancy Help Australia

Cairns Sexual Assault Service (CSAS) provides a free and confidential service for all adults affected by sexual violence. CSAS provides support, information, advocacy, counselling and education.
Cairns Sexual Assault Service is available by appointment only.

Services:
• Sexual assault counselling
• Health promotion
• Health information & referral

Cairns Sexual Assault Service

The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) supports the Townsville, Mackay and Northwest Hospital and Health Services. 

TPHU coordinates and supports public health programs for priority health issues of national, state-wide and local significance, undertakes health surveillance and disease control initiatives including response to disease outbreaks, and implements or oversees the implementation of public health legislation. The Unit is distinguished from other roles of the health system by its focus on the health and well-being of populations, rather than individuals. The objectives are: - protecting health - preventing disease and illness.

Health information and referral in Cairns

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Health information and referral in Cairns

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