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Complementary therapies

Practices such as homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga and acupuncture are sometimes used alongside conventional medicine in a belief they can complement treatments.

Homeopathy

Trusted information about homeopathy, including the lack of current evidence for its effectiveness and safety, and questions to ask your doctor about homeopathy.

Depression treatment

Trusted information about depression treatment from leading Australian health organisations.

Massage therapy guide

Massage therapy is used to manage a range of conditions, with a therapist manipulating the body’s soft tissues. Learn more here about the most popular types.

Chinese traditional medicine

Trusted information about Chinese traditional medicine from leading Australian health organisations, including links to complementary medicines.

Treatment for mental illness

Mental illness is treatable, and most people with mental illness recover to live productive and happy lives.

Ayurvedic medicine

Trusted information about ayurvedic medicine from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on alternative therapies and herbal medicine.

Cervical cancer treatment

Trusted information on cervical cancer treatment including for precancerous abnormalities and early stage or localised cancer, and links to trusted resources

Caring for a child with Asperger’s

Find out about caring for a child with Asperger’s, including through treatments such as occupational therapy and by getting support at school.

Reporting a problem with a medicine

You should report any problems with your medicine to a healthcare professional. It’s also helpful if you report them directly to the TGA. Learn more here.

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