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Indigenous Wellbeing Course - online program

This course from MindSpot aims to teach practical psychological skills, in a culturally respectful way. The stories and images are powerful and have been created and provided by Indigenous Australians for Indigenous Australians. We have an Indigenous mental health professional in our team at MindSpot who will be available to assist you whilst participating in the course.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Closing the Gap.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Many factors can affect social and emotional well-being. Read more on things that can help you feel strong and resilient and when to seek help.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

Dementia is the same condition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as for everyone else. Learn about the first signs of dementia.

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a national insurance scheme that provides free or subsidised healthcare for Australians Learn more about how it works and who's eligible.

Cirrhosis of the liver

Cirrhosis is permanent liver scarring due to various liver diseases and conditions. Discover its nature, symptoms, and treatment options.

Rural or remote mental health

Life in rural and remote locations can be rewarding, but accessing mental health support can sometimes be tough for people living there.

Liver

The liver is one of the largest organs and plays an important role in keeping your body healthy. Learn how to care for your liver.

How do I pay for healthcare?

The Australian Government helps to keep down the cost of healthcare for most people who live here. This article covers the most common questions about how to pay for your healthcare.

Keeping healthy and safe with pets and other animals

Staying safe and healthy with pets and animals. Learn how to manage animal bites, reduce infections and keep children safe around pets.

Northern Territory rural and remote health services

Much of the NT is very remote, so health services and support are not always available. Learn how to plan ahead and prepare for when you need help.

Notification of illness and disease

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

The cervical screening test only takes a few minutes every 5 years, but you may still feel unnerved. Here are ways to feel comfortable at your next test.

Genetic testing

Genetic testing can give you information if you're planning a family, or if you or your partner has a genetic disorder. Learn when counselling can help.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be very serious. It’s often caused by bacteria or viruses. Learn how to prevent getting pneumonia.

Health and wellbeing apps

Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.

Urgent Care Clinics

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are open longer hours than GP clinics and provide bulk billed urgent care when you don’t need the emergency department.

Kids and mental health

Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about how it spreads and the diseases it causes.

What healthcare do I need?

There are many types of healthcare services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Oral sex and mouth care

Mouth sores can sometimes happen as a result of oral sex. If you think you have developed mouth sores it is important to seek advice from your doctor.

Diabetes screening tests

You can have diabetes without any symptoms at all. If you are at a high risk of diabetes, ask your doctor about diabetes screening tests.

Panic attacks and panic disorder

Panic attacks and panic disorders have distinct features that set them apart, read more to learn how to identify symptoms of each condition.

Delirium

Delirium is a sudden change in your thinking or behaviour. It is most common in older people. Find out more about prevention and treatment here.

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) can be serious, but will usually improve if treated promptly. Learn about symptoms and treatment here.

Preparing for a death at home

Many people prefer to die at home. If you are caring for someone with a terminal condition, this article can help you know what to expect.

Drug overdose

A drug overdose is when you take more of a drug than your body can handle. Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent a drug overdose.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.

Screening tests for STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) won't always cause symptoms. If you're sexually active, your doctor might recommend regular STI screening tests.

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Search results for: "Indigenous Australians"

Life stage

Indigenous Wellbeing Course - online program

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

What is Medicare?

Cirrhosis of the liver

Rural or remote mental health

Liver

How do I pay for healthcare?

Keeping healthy and safe with pets and other animals

Northern Territory rural and remote health services

Notification of illness and disease

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Genetic testing

Pneumonia

Health and wellbeing apps

Urgent Care Clinics

Kids and mental health

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

What healthcare do I need?

Metabolic syndrome

Oral sex and mouth care

Diabetes screening tests

Panic attacks and panic disorder

Delirium

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

Preparing for a death at home

Drug overdose

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Screening tests for STIs

Life stage

Indigenous Wellbeing Course - online program

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

What is Medicare?

Cirrhosis of the liver

Rural or remote mental health

Liver

How do I pay for healthcare?

Keeping healthy and safe with pets and other animals

Northern Territory rural and remote health services

Notification of illness and disease

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Genetic testing

Pneumonia

Health and wellbeing apps

Urgent Care Clinics

Kids and mental health

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

What healthcare do I need?

Metabolic syndrome

Oral sex and mouth care

Diabetes screening tests

Panic attacks and panic disorder

Delirium

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

Preparing for a death at home

Drug overdose

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Screening tests for STIs

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