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

ABA is Australia's leading authority on breastfeeding.

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING 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

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

The Women's Information Service WA (WIS) is staffed by a group of fully trained and dedicated volunteers who respond each year to around 6,000 telephone inquiries from across Western Australia. Common inquires include seeking information and/or referral for health issues, finances, legal matters, counselling and domestic violence. The WIS service is available for the whole of WA.

Women's Information Service WA (WIS)

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

1800 My Options

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.

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