Personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene is important and will prevent you and your children from picking up or spreading germs and infectious diseases. Take these steps to avoid getting sick.

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Personal hygiene for children

Good personal hygiene can boost your child's self-esteem, as well as keep them healthy. Find tips and links that will help support your children.

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Norovirus infection

Norovirus is one of several viruses that cause gastroenteritis. It’s spread easily, but good hygiene practices can help protect both you and others. Learn more.

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Parechovirus

Parechovirus is a virus that usually has very mild symptoms, or none at all. Sometimes it can cause serious illness in babies and young children. Good hygiene can help stop it spreading.

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8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

'Healthy’ habits, such as removing ear wax or drinking kombucha, might not be that healthy after all. They might even be harmful. Check this list and start 2020 right.

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Personal hygiene and dementia

People with dementia can find caring for themselves difficult because of the many steps involved, or they may simply forget about their personal hygiene needs.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

The best way to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease from spreading is to practise good hygiene.

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Gingivitis

Good oral hygiene helps prevent problems such as bleeding gums, gingivitis and bad breath. Without treatment they can get worse.

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10 tips to fight the flu – infographic

Flu vaccine and good hygiene are some of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu. Here's a handy list of tips to fight the flu.

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Anal care

It can be distressing if problems with normal anal function occur. Good anal hygiene, along with improving your diet may help reduce risk of pain and discomfort. Learn more about anal care here.

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Cellulitis prevention

Protect yourself from cellulitis by avoiding injury.

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Hand washing

Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.

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Retained tampon or other object

Sometimes a tampon or other object can become stuck in the vagina. If this happens to you, it is important to know what to do.

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E. coli infection

E. coli (or escherichia coli) is a type of bacteria that causes both minor and severe illness. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of E. coli here.

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The Check-in app

The Check-in app from beyondblue helps you start a conversation with a friend who may be struggling. Available from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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iBobbly app

iBobbly is a social and emotional wellbeing self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 15 years and over.

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HeadGear app

Black Dog Institute’s HeadGear is a free, easy-to-use app that guides you through a 30–day mental fitness challenge designed to build resilience and wellbeing – it’s even been found to prevent depression.

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Irritability and feeling on edge

Occasional irritability is normal, but if you feel unusually irritable or on edge all the time, it may be a symptom of a physical or mental health disorder.

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Losing interest

Losing interest in things you once enjoyed can happen sometimes, but if it’s ongoing it may be a sign of a mental health condition like depression.

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Mental Health Treatment Plan

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is a plan for people with a mental health disorder created by your doctor, outlining the goals for your treatment.

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Healthy at home

Australians are spending more time at home than ever before. With information and support, you can manage much of your health and mental wellbeing at home.

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Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

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Meditation

Meditation can help you with your physical and mental health. Learn more about meditation, how to meditate and how you can incorporate into your day.

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Mental health resources for adults

Good mental health increases your enjoyment and appreciation of all aspects of life, and improves your ability to cope with life’s challenges.

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Diagnosis of psychosis

The first step in diagnosing psychosis is to see a doctor or mental health team at a hospital. Psychosis is treatable, so it’s important to seek help.

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How military veterans and their families can access health services, mental health support

There are many ways for the serving and ex-serving community to seek help for mental health and general wellbeing, starting with the DVA's MyService portal.

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Mental health nurses

Mental health nurses are registered nurses who have specialist qualifications in mental health. They work with doctors and psychiatrists to monitor a person’s health and provide links with other health professionals and services.

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Mental health: where to get help

Learn how to navigate the Australian mental health system and its helpful services – and find out about any potential costs.

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Nervous breakdown

A nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is a term sometimes used when a person is suffering mental distress and temporarily can’t function in everyday life.

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Farmer health

Farmers’ health and safety risks are often greater than those for most people. Find out how farming families can stay both physically and mentally healthy.

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