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

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

Australian Breastfeeding Association Formally known as Nyah Nursing Mother Association

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age. 

Supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. Get the guidance and reassurance you need about developmental and behavioural concerns from our maternal child health nurses or talk to our counsellors for emotional support.

Healthdirect - Pregnancy, Birth And Baby

ABA is Australia's leading authority on breastfeeding.

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION

13 HEALTH provides health information, referral and teletriage services to the public in all parts of Queensland for the cost of a local call. (Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate. Please check with your telephone service provider).
13 HEALTH is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week , 365 days a year.

13HEALTH (13 43 25 84)

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

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

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 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

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

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