Western Australia rural and remote health services

Western Australia's rural and remote health services help you access health care, if you live outside the metro area. Learn where to find them here.

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GP Urgent Care clinics in WA

Not all urgencies are emergencies. If you are in Western Australia and your injury or illness is urgent (required on the day) but non-life threatening, you can visit a GP urgent care clinic. Find clinics here.

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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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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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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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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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Disability services and the NDIS

Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.

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Melioidosis

Melioidosis is a disease caused by bacterium, which can be life-threatening. If you have melioidosis, you must get treated quickly.

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HTLV-1 infection

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

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Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

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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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What is a radiographer? What is a radiologist?

Radiographers and radiologists are medical professionals who work with imaging technologies to help diagnose injuries and diseases. Find out more about both professions and the different roles they play.

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Travel and COVID-19

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

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Health risks after a cyclone or flood

Here's a list of common health risks and hazards that can strike during floods and cyclones, such as contaminated floodwater and snake bites.

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Travelling to your healthcare appointment

If you live remotely, travelling to health appointments can be time-consuming and costly. Get tips on how to reduce travel time and costs.

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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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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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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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Dementia and driving

Dementia can affect your memory, concentration, judgement and vision, which makes driving a car difficult. Learn more about dementia and driving, and when you may need to stop.

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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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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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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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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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