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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.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and social and emotional wellbeing

Learn about caring for your wellbeing if you’re an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including who you can turn to for extra support.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

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

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Paying for diagnostic testing

Diagnostic tests, such as pathology tests and imaging scans, can be expensive. Learn more here about the costs and what Medicare covers.

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Penis care

Learning how to care for your penis properly helps reduce the risk of developing skin irritations and infections and ensuring good hygiene.

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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.

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Contact tracing

Contact tracing is a method used to slow the spread of infections by identifying people who have been in contact with an infected person.

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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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Heart palpitations

When you have heart palpitations, you are suddenly aware of your heartbeat. Read about the causes, symptoms and when to see your doctor.

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Rashes

Rashes can be red, pink, purple, flat or bumpy, itchy, scaley or pus filled. Read on to learn about the causes and management of various rashes.

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