Lipoma

Lipomas are common fatty lumps that grow under the skin. Learn more about their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Counterpart Navigator app

When you have questions about your cancer diagnosis, treatment or life after cancer, the Counterpart Navigator App offers reliable, up-to-date information on topics you may want to know about. Learn more here.

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Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

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Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, often harmless, viral skin infection. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

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Lymph nodes

Lymph nodes filter blood and fight infection. They also play an important role in cancer diagnosis. Find out more about lymph nodes and how they work.

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism may be present from birth or develop with age, injuries, or diseases causing blurred vision. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments.

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Optic neuritis

Eye pain and sudden loss of vision? It could be optic neuritis, inflammation of your optic nerve — learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that can affect the brain, heart, joints or kidneys. Learn about causes, diagnosis and treatment.

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Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With diagnosis and the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life.

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Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, that causes muscle weakness, skin rashes and inflammation. Read about diagnosis and treatment.

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Living with breast cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis affects your physical, emotional and practical life. Learn how to deal with the challenges of living with breast cancer.

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Colonoscopy (child)

A colonoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if your child has a problem with their large bowel.

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Flexible cystoscopy (male)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

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Flexible cystoscopy (female)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

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Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

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Phobias - an overview

Phobias are unreasonable fears of something social or specific. They usually respond to treatment. Learn about phobia types, diagnosis and support.

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Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is when the body doesn’t get all the magnesium it needs. Read more about magnesium deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

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Anosmia (loss of smell)

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.

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Kidney pain

Kidney pain is usually felt in your back. It can be a sign of a kidney problem. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney pain.

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a manageable genetic condition characterised by benign tumours. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Potassium deficiency

Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Read more about potassium deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

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BrainTrack App

BrainTrack app is an award-winning, free app developed by Dementia Australia that helps people to explore their brain health, and privately monitor and understand changes in cognition over time.

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Living with dementia

Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult. Over time, dementia can make it hard to do everyday tasks. Learn what you need to think about.

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is the term given to an abnormal curve of your spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

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What is a referral?

A referral is a written request from your doctor or health professional to get expert help with diagnosis or treatment of your health problem.

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Hodgkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease) is a type of cancer affecting your lymphatic system. Find out about diagnosis and treatments for Hodgkin disease.

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Nose cancer (paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer)

Nose cancer develops in cells within the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Egg allergy

Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects thoughts and behaviours, making it difficult to cope. Explore symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.

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Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and where to go for support.

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