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Health news you can use from Australia's most trusted health information service, healthdirect, with practical and safe advice for everyone.
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How healthdirect can help you
healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.
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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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healthdirect app
Make informed decisions about your health with healthdirect's free app. Check your symptoms, find a health service near you and get trusted health information.
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What care do I need?
There are many types of health care services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.
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Tasmania rural and remote health services
Tasmania's rural and isolated regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.
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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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Home medicines review
Not managing your own or someone else’s medicines correctly can have serious consequences. A free home medicines review (HMR) by a pharmacist can help.
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COVID-19 and mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our mental health and wellbeing. Here's how you can look after your yourself and mental health support services available to help.
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About My Health Record
My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store information, such as prescriptions and vaccinations.
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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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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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Your healthcare rights
Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.
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Australia’s healthcare system
The Australian healthcare system can sometimes seem confusing. This information will help you understand the types of service available.
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Travel health advice
Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.
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Guide to blood testing
Blood tests can be used to assess your general health. Learn more about blood testing.
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Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions
Perinatal anxiety and depression (often called postnatal depression) is incredibly common among mums and dads, but many new parents don't speak up or get the help they need.
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What you need to know about organ donation
Think you're too old, unhealthy to be an organ and tissue donor? Think again. Find out how myths that are stopping Australians from registering to be donors.
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New South Wales rural and remote health services
Health services in rural and remote NSW might be harder to access than in urban areas, but an online search can show services in your area.
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How to find the right health professional
With so many health professionals to choose from. it’s worth thinking about which is best for you. Knowing which questions to ask can help you make the right decision.
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With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands
Almost 4 in 5 Australians search the internet for health topics and symptoms. Download the new, supercharged healthdirect app and get the right information.
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How to take medicines safely in a natural disaster (bushfire, floods, cyclones)
It's important to have a plan to manage your medicines should a natural disaster strike. Here's how to safely take medication during a bushfire, flood and more.
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Flu questions? Ask Australia's first winter health voice app
It's peak flu season, but thanks to healthdirect's new winter health voice app, Flu Advice, you can now ask your Google Home or Amazon Echo all about the flu.
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Rural and remote health
Many organisations, along with the Australian Government, have developed support programs for people living in rural and remote areas.
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Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood and are usually measured along with cholesterol. Find out more about the impact of high triglyceride levels.
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Bushfire health and safety
Bushfires have become a part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, prepare for a natural disaster, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and how to cope emotionally.
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can be spread.
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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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Health and wellbeing apps
Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.
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