Fire safety in your home

Staying warm indoors means watching out for fireplaces, candles and other fire hazards in your home. These simple tips should help keep you safe.

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Staying safe during floods and cyclones

Floods and cyclones are part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and limit the stress that floods and cyclones can cause you and those around you.

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Creating a dementia friendly environment

A supportive space can help a person with dementia to feel safe, comfortable and independent. Learn how to create a dementia-friendly environment.

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Winter health hazards at home

Keeping warm indoors means watching out for heaters and other things that can cause burns and scalds. These simple tips should help to keep you safe.

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Safe exercise for children

Your child needs to exercise safely. Read about what equipment and activities are safe for them, and how much exercise they should be doing.

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Food safety guide

How long can you leave food in the fridge? What temperature is safe to cook food? Answer these questions and more with this infographic about food safety.

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Food safety

Learn how to prepare, cook and store food safely to avoid cross contamination and discover tips to help prevent you from becoming ill.

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Beach safety

While lifesavers watch over you, it's important that you learn about the flags, signs and rip currents. Here's how to enjoy a safe day at the beach.

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Beyond Now - suicide safety planning app

Lifeline's free Beyond Now app helps you prepare a safety plan to help get you through the tough times. It's at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Water safety for babies and children

Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.

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Medicare Safety Net

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps Australians to access a wide range of prescription medicines without paying the full price.

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Medicines safety for older people

Older people are at increased risk of medicine-related problems. Learn how to take your medicines safely and what to ask your doctor.

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Bushfire health and safety

Bushfires have become a part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, prepare for a natural disaster, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and how to cope emotionally.

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Wellbeing at work

Reduce your risk of work-related ill-health, and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Learn about your rights and workplace safety.

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Travel vaccinations

Find out why vaccinations are important before you travel overseas. Learn about the vaccines you need to consider, their side effects and safety.

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Travel health advice

Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.

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Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.

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Homeopathy

Learn about homeopathy what it is and when it’s appropriate. Explore its uses and where the evidence for homeopathy supports effectiveness and safety.

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Penicillin

Penicillin is the name of a widely used and effective group of antibiotic medicines. Read more on safety, side effects, and signs of allergy.

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Electric shocks and burns

An electric shock happens when someone touches an electrical energy source, often leading to a burn. Discover the causes symptoms, safety and treatments.

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Food poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins in the food we eat. Learn more about food safety and how to avoid getting food poisoning.

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Farmer health

Farmers often have greater health and safety risks than other people. Find out how farming families can stay both physically and mentally healthy.

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This festive season, don't give your loved ones food poisoning

With the festive season comes the risk of food poisoning. Follow these tips to stay healthy and safe when entertaining at home.

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Barbecuing food safely

Food poisoning cases increase during the barbecue season, so remember these simple steps to help keep your food safe on the ‘barbie’.

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Sunburn and sun protection

All people are at risk of sunburn. Young children can be seriously burnt in less than 15 minutes. Learn about sun protection and treating sunburn.

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Babies' and toddlers' health

Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.

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Sun protection — infographic

If you need to go outside in the sun, it's important to protect you and your children's skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This infographic shows the sun protection measures you should take.

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Healthy holiday tips — infographic

It’s important to think about your health as you prepare for a trip. Save and print this infographic for useful advice and what to consider.

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Sunscreen

Learn about the different types of sunscreen and how it works to protect you from the damaging effects of the sun.

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Safe travels! 10 tips for a healthy holiday

Travel can be great, but there are some risks involved, especially overseas. Make the most of your holiday and have a safe trip by using these health tips.

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