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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Insect bites and stings
Explore treatment and prevention methods for insect bites and stings. Learn about symptoms, first aid and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
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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 and often related to tension, overuse, or injury, resulting from exercise or physically demanding work.
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Medicare Safety Net
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps Australians to access a wide range of prescription medicines without paying the full price.
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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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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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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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