A safe sports environment for children
Learn how sporting groups and parents can provide an environment that is safe, supportive and fair for children who play sport.
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Farmer health is about growing awareness
Farmers’ health challenges include accessing services, respiratory disease and avoiding injury from farm machinery. Learn more this National Farm Safety Week.
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Safe exercise for children
Your child needs to exercise safely, so there are some simple rules to remember. Know how much exercise is right and why warming up is important.
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Keeping your kids safe
Get some tips on how to teach your child to recognise suspicious behaviour and what to do about it.
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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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Creating a calming, helpful home for people with dementia
A soothing, calming atmosphere is helpful for everybody. For a person with dementia, it can help minimise their confusion and help them to concentrate and rest.
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Healthy and active children
Physical activity, healthy eating and a proper rest are key aspects of children’s health. This page provides information and links to resources.
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Perthes disease
Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip which usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully. Read our trusted sources about Perthe's disease.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Back to school health tips
Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.
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Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscles around the belly button are weak or have a gap in them. Find out more about umbilical hernia.
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Sending kids with asthma to school? Here's what you need to know
Sending your kids back to school after the long summer break can feel like a relief, but if you have a child with asthma, there are a few things to remember.
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Water safety isn't just swimming between the flags
When you think of water safety, you might think of young children. But adults with pre-existing medical conditions and those 'under the influence' are also at risk.
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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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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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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
Beyond Blue’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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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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Anxiety in children
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, when it may be an anxiety disorder and how to help children with anxiety.
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Fever in children
Fevers are quite common in young children and they are usually mild. Find out how to deal with fever and high temperatures in children here.
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Soft tissue sarcoma in children
A soft tissue sarcoma is a rare cancer that grows in the body’s soft tissues. It is, however, one of the most common cancers in children.
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Depression in children
If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.
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Diarrhoea in children
Diarrhoea in children is very common. It can sometimes be serious. Read more here to find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Neuroblastoma in children
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that affects young children. The outlook for a child will depend on the tumour type, its location and how fast it’s growing.
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Leukaemia in children
Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. Children with leukaemia are usually treated for 2 to 3 years. Read more about childhood leukaemia here.
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Sleep tips for children
Sleep is vital for a child’s growth, learning and development. Find out how much sleep children need, and discover new ways to help them sleep well.
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Vomiting in children
Learn more about what can cause vomiting in children. Read our tips to help you manage the symptoms and know when you should see a doctor.
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Hydration tips for children
Children are sometimes at risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather and when exercising. These tips will help keep them safe and healthy.
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Speech development in children
Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.
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Exercise for children with asthma
Asthma is not a reason for children to avoid sport. Find out more about managing asthma during exercise.
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