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Queensland Health

Queensland Health is an organisation committed to providing services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders.

Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services and the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs

Helplines for practical health advice and assistance:

  • Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Check the website for more details
  • Seniors Enquiry Line: phone 1300 135 500 (For interstate callers please call 07 3867 2500). For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensland seniors, their family, friends, grandparents and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors.

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Last reviewed: February 2024

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List of notifiable conditions | Queensland Health

This list of conditions is from The Public Health Regulation 2018 (Schedule 1) and provides a quick reference for the kind of notification required for each condition

Read more on Queensland Health website

Cervical screening | Queensland Health

Information and resources for health professionals about the National Cancer Screening Program, cervical screening tests and the National Cancer Screening Register.

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Prescribing medicinal cannabis in Queensland | Queensland Health | Queensland Health

How medical practitioners or nurse practitioners can apply to prescribe medicinal cannabis.

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Queensland Stay On Your Feet ® | Queensland Health

Queensland Health Stay On Your Feet homepage

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My Health Record (national electronic health record) | Queensland Health

A secure online summary of an individual’s important health information, including allergies, medical conditions and treatments, prescribed medications and test or scan reports.

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Adoption | Community support | Queensland Government

Adoption Services Queensland responsibilities and contact details for adopting.

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About foster care | Community support | Queensland Government

Information about foster care including what it is, types of foster care and children who need foster care.

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Managing stress after a disaster | Community support | Queensland Government

Recognise common reactions to a disaster, learn how to take care of yourself and overcome stress, and find out who to contact for help.

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Disaster recovery information in your language | Community support | Queensland Government

Information about natural disasters in Queensland and how to prepare for them is available in a range of languages.

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Developmentally appropriate sexual behaviour in children | Community support | Queensland Government

Find out what is considered normal sexual behaviour in children.

Read more on Queensland Health website

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