New South Wales rural and remote health services

Health services in rural and remote NSW might be harder to access than in urban areas, but an online search can show services in your area.

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Vaping

Vaping can cause harm to your health. There are laws in place about buying vapes and where you can use them. Learn more.

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Do face masks protect you from bushfire smoke?

Face masks won’t necessarily protect you from the poor air quality being caused by Australian bushfire smoke. Here's why, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Can I have an abortion in Australia?

Find out about Australian abortion laws and how to access an abortion if you need one.

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Workers' compensation

If you're injured or become ill from work you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Read about different workers’ compensation schemes available.

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Travel and COVID-19

Learn more about current interstate and overseas travel requirements in Australia.

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Voluntary assisted dying

Find out where voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is legal in Australia, who is eligible and the criteria, plus the process that’s involved.

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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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Opioid medicines and pain

Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.

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Free meningococcal vaccine to help protect Australian teenagers

More than 1 million teenagers will get a free meningococcal vaccine over the next 4 years, once it's added to the National Immunisation Schedule in April 2019.

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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis is a rare, but serious disease. It leads to inflammation of the brain. Infection can happen from water-based activities.

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Guide dogs

Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are animals trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely.

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Notification of illness and disease

‘Notifiable’ diseases are ones where government health authorities must be notified about occurrences. Learn why this is important and about the information.

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Binge drinking

Alcohol is so much an accepted part of Australia's social culture that many people are not aware of the dangers of binge drinking. Find out more here.

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Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) is a life-long, neurological condition. Read more about dyspraxia, its symptoms and treatment.

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Cystitis

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Find out about the symptoms and treatment for this common condition.

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Mental health nurses

Mental health nurses are registered nurses. They work with doctors, and other health professionals to monitor and treat a person's mental health.

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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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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation helps people reduce or stop their use of drugs and alcohol. Learn more about rehab services and where to go for help.

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What does measles rash look like?

Measles rash looks red or brown on white skin and may be harder to see on brown and black skin. The rash can be raised and appear blotchy. Learn more.

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Emergency apps and online tools

Looking for tools and apps to help you deal with or prepare for an emergency? We've compiled a list of resources to help you when you need assistance.

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COVID-19 testing

Learn about COVID-19 testing, including when to get tested, what test you should use and what to do if you test positive to COVID-19.

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Australian mental health services

It can be difficult to understand how the complex mental health system in Australia operates. Learn how you can access the care you need.

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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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Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease. Find out more about how to prevent infection, symptoms to watch out for and when to seek medical help.

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Cost of dental care

Dental care can be expensive and you might need to pay for it yourself. Find out the different ways you can cover the cost of dental care.

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Anthrax

Anthrax is very rare in Australia. It is a serious infectious disease you can catch if in contact with infected animals or animal products.

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Dental check-up

A dental check-up is when your dental practitioner checks inside your mouth and gives your teeth a thorough clean. Learn what it involves.

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Incontinence – an overview

Incontinence can be treated, managed and even cured. Rather than be embarrassed about it, just talk to your doctor. Find out more here.

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Faecal incontinence

Faecal incontinence is when you experience leakage from the bowel due to poor bowel control. Up to 1 in 20 people have this condition, but there are treatments available.

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