Your healthcare rights
Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.
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FoodSwitch App
The FoodSwitch app works by using your mobile phone camera to scan the barcode of a packaged food. It then uses science-based algorithms to calculate and then display simple nutrition profiles of the food.
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Elder abuse
Elder abuse is when an older person is harmed by a trusted person or a family member. Learn about the types of harm and how you can report abuse.
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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This fluid is essential, but too much can damage your brain.
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Living with a stoma
Many Australians live with a stoma (ostomy) after removal of part of their bowel or bladder. With support, most maintain a good quality of life.
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What do social workers do?
Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.
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Disability services and the NDIS
Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.
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Eye cancer
Eye cancer develops when abnormal cells in the eye grow and divide uncontrollably. Eye cancer is rare in Australia, but it can be hard to treat.
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Graves' disease
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease causing hyperthyroidism, with symptoms like anxiety, tremors, a racing heart, goitre and bulging eyes.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated condition characterised by ongoing, unexplained tiredness.
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