The role of a nurse

Nurses work with people to help prevent disease, maintain health and treat any existing health problems. Find out more about what nurses do here.

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5 ways to make your opinion count when it comes to health

Got something to say about health? Here are 5 ways to make your opinion count, including significant surveys and channels for complaints.

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Hospital discharge planning

Hospital discharge planning aims to make sure that once you leave hospital you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people. Read more.

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CATT – the crisis assessment and treatment team

A crisis assessment and treatment team (CATT) provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. Here's what you need to know about crisis management.

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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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5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

About 1 in every 1,100 babies born has Down syndrome — and most will enjoy a long, healthy life. Here's what you need to know about Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for some severe mental health conditions. Find out about ECT, when it’s used and side effects here.

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Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.

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Nursing post

A nursing post is a health centre staffed by nurses or nurse practitioners with specialised training to provide medical services and emergency care.

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COVID-19 support and essential services

Learn more here about getting medicines, food and essential supplies while isolating with COVID-19, as well as who you can reach out to for help.

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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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Living with breast cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis can have a physical, emotional and practical impact on your life. Learn how to deal with the challenges of living with breast cancer.

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How does adoption work?

If you're considering adoption, you need to know about eligibility, differences between the states' and territories' laws, and how adoption may affect your family.

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Calling triple zero (000)

Triple zero (000) is the emergency number for ambulance, police or fire services in Australia. Call 000 if the situation is serious and urgent.

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Deafness

Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.

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Lap band surgery

Lap band, also called gastric banding, is a type of weight loss that helps you to feel full after eating only a small amount of food.

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Guide to bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off long-term. Learn about the different types of bariatric surgery.

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Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass surgery helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine absorb food. It is usually very effective.

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Gastric sleeve surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery involves the removal of a large part of your stomach. It helps you to feel full after eating only a small amount of food.

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About ambulances in Australia

An ambulance provides emergency transport for sick or injured people. Learn more about when to call an ambulance, and what it will cost.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. It can live in your body for years before causing symptoms.

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Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit smoking services, can help you to quit smoking.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common, long-term joint condition that causes pain and limits joint movement. There are many causes, but the symptoms can often be managed.

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Child abuse

Child abuse is any behaviour that harms or could harm a child or young person, either physically or emotionally. Recognise the signs and report it.

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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. Having symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have it, but a doctor should still investigate.

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Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it well. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer often shows as a lump in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. If detected early on, recovery is more likely.

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Asthma

Asthma symptoms can include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. Learn more about asthma symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Quitting smoking and vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping will improve your health and reduce any health risks, such as cancer. Learn about the different methods like NRT.

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Vomiting

Vomiting is usually not a sign of anything serious and tends to only last one or two days. Learn about the causes and when to get medical advice.

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