Developing life skills through sports

Sport is good for your child's physical health. Sport also has psychological benefits for children and teaches them important life skills.

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Mouth and tongue cuts

Cuts to the mouth and tongue can happen after a fall or knock to the head. Most are minor and heal on their own, but some may need medical treatment.

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Scabies

Scabies is caused by a tiny bug that burrows under your skin, causing intense itching and sometimes a rash. Read more about scabies and its treatment.

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Muscle aches and pains

Muscular aches and pains are common. They are often caused by tension, overuse of muscles, or injury following exercise.

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Sunscreen

Learn how sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage, when and how to use it effectively reapplying every 2 hours and when to seek medical advice.

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Spider bites

Find out what to do if you're bitten by a spider. Bites from funnel-web spiders, redback spiders and white tail spiders need different first aid.

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Local anaesthetic

A local anaesthetic temporarily numbs a part of your body. Here's what you should know about 'having a local' and questions to ask your doctor.

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Massage therapy guide

By manipulating the body's soft tissues, massage therapists can help manage a range of conditions. Learn more about the different types of massage.

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Mobility aids

Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.

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Aged care services

As you get older you may need help managing everyday activities. Find out if you are eligible for aged care services, or respite services for carers.

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Antifungal medicines

There are many types of antifungal medicines including creams and tablets. Which one to use depends on where your fungal infection is.

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Mosquito bites

Mosquito bites cause an itchy, red, swollen lump. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor for mozzie bites.

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Snake bites

A snake bite is a medical emergency. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake. Find out about the symptoms and first aid for snake bites.

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Insect bites and stings

Insect bites or stings can cause itching, redness or swelling. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and how to prevent insect bites and stings.

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Facelift

A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change your facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles. Find out what a facelift involves.

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Black eye

A black eye is a bruise in the tissues around the eye. It's a good idea to get it checked by a doctor to rule out more serious eye injuries.

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Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening is a way to remove stains or discolouration from your teeth. Learn more about the safest ways to whiten your teeth.

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Heat rash

Heat rash is also called sweat rash and prickly heat. Heat rash may be itchy, with small red spots. Learn more about how to treat heat rash.

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Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made available to the public.

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Pubic lice (crabs)

Pubic lice (crabs) are tiny insects spread mainly by sexual contact. Find out the symptoms, the treatment and how to stop pubic lice spreading.

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Burns and scalds

Burns and scalds cause damage to tissue from exposure to heat, electricity or chemicals. Read more about the symptoms, treatment, and pain management.

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Support for carers of people with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be rewarding, hard and stressful. There are organisations that can help with training, support and financial aid.

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How healthdirect can help you

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

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Psychological trauma

Psychological or emotional trauma can happen when you go through a stressful event. Find out what can cause trauma and learn how to manage it.

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BMI calculator

Do you know how being overweight can affect your wellbeing? Estimate whether your weight is healthy by using the healthdirect BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

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First aid advice

First aid is helping an injured or sick person in the first minutes after an incident or illness. Accidents or emergencies can happen to anyone at any time. Learn the basics and you could even save a life.

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Hair problems

Hair problems can arise from genetic disorders, psychological disorders or different types of infections. Find more information on a number of different hair problems.

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Anxiety

If you have ongoing worries that cause distress and stop you from doing things, you may have an anxiety disorder. Find out about managing anxiety.

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Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Abdominoplasty (also called a 'tummy tuck') is cosmetic surgery to alter the shape of your abdomen. Read about the procedure and the questions to ask.

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Supporting My Rights app

Human-rights based app providing practical advice to increase the skills, knowledge and confidence of people with disability to exercise their rights when accessing NDIS services and supports.

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