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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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.
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Tongue-tie division (infant)
A tongue-tie joins the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Dividing the tongue-tie should allow your baby to feed better and improve oral hygiene.
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Whooping cough
Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here's how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.
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Medicines for babies and children
Get practical and reliable advice on giving your sick infant or child medicine, including help with measuring dosage and managing side effects.
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Allergic reactions to cow's milk
Allergic reactions to cow’s milk are very common. It is seen in about 1 in 50 infants. Learn more here about allergy to milk proteins.
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Babies' and toddlers' health
Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.
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How your baby gains weight
All babies gain weight at different rates. Understand your baby's healthy weight gain with guidelines on feeding, growth and developmental milestones.
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Feeding your newborn baby
One of the most important choices you need to make as a new parent is how you will feed your baby. Find out about the different options available.
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Botulism
Botulism is a rare, potentially fatal illness causing paralysis, vision, swallowing and breathing problems. Botulism needs urgent hospital treatment.
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Developmental milestones in babies and children
Track your baby’s growth and learnings with developmental milestones. Discover when to expect progress, recognise issues, and seek professional help.
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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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Developing life skills through sports
Sport is good for your child's physical health. Sport also has psychological benefits for children and teaches them important life skills.
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How to perform CPR
CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is first aid for when someone's heart has stopped or they’re not breathing. Learn when and how to perform CPR.
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis can occur on the scalp, face or torso or in areas that produce an oily substance known as sebum. Learn more about it here.
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Your baby and the first few weeks
Bringing your baby home can be overwhelming, especially for new parents. Discover health checks and support services to help during those early weeks.
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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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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects your adrenal glands and causes imbalances in the levels of certain hormones. It can be mild or severe.
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Mum2BMoodBooster - online program
Mum2BMoodBooster from PIRI is an evidence-based treatment for depression during pregnancy.
Mum2BMoodBooster is a free online program designed to help women recover from antenatal depression.
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MumMoodBooster online program
MumMoodBooster from PIRI is an evidence-based treatment for postnatal depression. MumMoodBooster is designed to help women anywhere in Australia who are experiencing depression after the birth of their baby (postnatal depression).
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Lead exposure and poisoning
Lead exposure happens when you breathe in or swallow contaminated materials. Learn more about lead exposure and lead poisoning and how to prevent it.
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What Were We Thinking! app
What Were We Thinking! free app, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.
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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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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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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B can lead to liver damage over time. If you have hepatitis B, it is important to protect others from infection. Find out how.
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Health and wellbeing apps
Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.
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Gynaecomastia
Find out about the treatments for gynaecomastia – the development of enlarged breasts in males - also sometimes called 'man boobs'.
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a hormone that plays an important role in both the female and male reproductive system.
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Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life. Learn about diagnosis and the PKU diet.
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Umbilical hernia repair (child)
An umbilical hernia is caused by a weakness in the layer of muscle of the abdominal wall, just behind the belly button. This can be repaired by surgery.
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