How is dementia diagnosed? - video transcript

How is dementia diagnosed? - video transcript

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

Find out more about dementia, the importance of early intervention and how it affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and COVID-19

Get COVID-19 advice that’s helpful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including how to stay safe and getting vaccinated.

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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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This Reconciliation Week, celebrate the good news in indigenous health

The health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has seen several improvements in recent years. To mark Reconciliation Week, here are 6 good news stories.

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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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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

The term social and emotional wellbeing describes the social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing of a person. Many factors can affect affected social and emotional well-being. Find out more here.

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Trachoma

Trachoma is a contagious eye infection that can cause blindness if left untreated. Learn how to prevent and treat trachoma.

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Queensland rural and remote health services

Queensland's rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.

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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.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses. It can be mild or very serious. Learn more about the illness.

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COVID-19 information in languages other than English

Find COVID-19 information in languages other than English from trusted government websites.

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an illness that causes inflmmation to your liver. Hepatitis A usually doesn't cause long-term damage like other types of hepatitis can.

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Northern Territory rural and remote health services

NT health services support some very remote areas, so they are not always readily available. It's important to prepare for when you need help.

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Western Australia rural and remote health services

Western Australia's vast rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you find health services when you need them.

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South Australia rural and remote health services

South Australia’s rural and remote health services are very important to the 1 in 5 SA residents who live outside the greater Adelaide metro area.

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Rheumatic fever

Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory disease that affects the body's connective tissues, especially those of the heart, joints, brain and skin.

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Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it well. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

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Kava

Kava is a drug made from the roots of a plant in the pepper family. It has traditionally been cultivated by Pacific Islanders for use as a ceremonial drink.

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Help to remain living at home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness

Information about home modifications, medical equipment at home, telephone services, emergency call systems and sources of funding.

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Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

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Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

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Healthy food swaps

Need help to meet your health goals such as reducing your blood pressure or cholesterol? See healthdirect’s list of healthier food alternatives.

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How to talk to someone about diabetes

Almost 300 Australians are diagnosed with diabetes every day. But type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed, if you know the risk factors.

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Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.

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How to lower your cholesterol

High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, but lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can lower your levels of bad LDL cholesterol.

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Gender incongruence

Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to when you were born. There are resources to support you. Find out more here.

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Syphilis

Syphilis is relatively rare in Australia. It can cause serious health problems if left untreated. However, syphilis is easy to cure if found early.

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How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Most adults with a mild case of COVID-19 can treat their symptoms at home and recover in a few days. That is by resting at home, taking pain relief and cough medicines and keeping hydrated. But will that be enough for everyone?

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Mental health resources

Good mental health improves your ability to cope with life's challenges. Find out where to find mental health information, support and advice.

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