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LGBTIQA+ Mental Health

LGBTIQA+ Australians experience high rates of mental illness and distress. Find out where you can get support around your gender or sexuality.

Cervical screening test

A cervical screening test looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV). Regular screening helps to protect you from getting cervical cancer.

Residential aged care

Find information and resources here on residential aged care services that provide accommodation and support for people who can no longer live at home.

Blood-borne viruses (BBVs)

Blood-borne viruses like HIV transmit through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. Learn about treatment and prevention.

Mental health and menopause

Learn how perimenopause and menopause can affect mental health, including mood changes, anxiety and brain fog, and what treatment and support can help.

Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Menopause can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. Read more about some lifestyle and behaviour changes you can make to help you cope better.

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Dealing with a family break-up, separation or divorce can leave you feeling hurt, angry, relieved or confused. Get tips on how to cope with a break-up.

Youth suicide

Don't ignore suicide warning signs. Learn how to stay safe if you or someone you know is struggling or thinking about suicide. Find out more here.

Mental illness

In their life, 2 in 5 Australians will have a mental health problem. Learn more the symptoms and causes of mental illness and where to get help.

HIV infection and AIDS

People with HIV are unlikely to transmit the virus or develop AIDS if they get effective treatment. Learn about HIV prevention, testing and treatment.

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