End of life health

Living with a terminal illness can be difficult for you and your loved ones. Learn more about coping with a terminal illness, talking about your feelings, and understanding anticipatory grief.

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Aches and pains

Pain is a part of life, but it shouldn't stop you from living. Learn about the types of pain including back pain, headaches, and swelling in the groin, as well as pain relief.

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Asthma First Aid app

The Asthma First Aid App is an educational tool developed by Asthma Australia for people with asthma, their families and carers. It provides easy access to the asthma first aid steps in both live and training versions. Learn more here.

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Obesity

Obesity is a term used to describe being overweight. It can lead to symptoms that affect your life. Learn about BMI, prevention and treatment options.

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Chronic Conditions Course - online program

The Chronic Conditions Course from MindSpot is a clinically-proven treatment to help adults manage the impact of living with a chronic physical health condition. It can help you manage the impact of chronic pain on your day-to-day life and your emotional wellbeing.

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Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have unusual facial features, heart and growth problems. With therapy, most will go on to lead normal lives.

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Young Onset Parkinson’s Exchange (YOPX) App

The Young Onset Parkinson’s Exchange (YOPX) is an information portal and resource hub supporting people with young onset Parkinson's.

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Dialysis

Dialysis artificially cleans the blood if your kidneys can't cope. Learn about the different types and how to live an active life when on dialysis.

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Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

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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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UpBeat app

UpBeat is an app for teenagers with heart conditions (15 to 19 years) who are starting to manage their lives and health care more independently. It is a tool that helps young people with childhood heart disease (CHD) to engage with the health care transition process (moving from paediatric to adult care) and the self-management of their condition.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. It can live in your body for years before causing symptoms.

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Down syndrome

Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome 21. Down syndrome affects people differently. It causes learning difficulties and health problems.

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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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Food allergies

Some people are allergic to different types of food such as milk, eggs and wheat. Read here to find out more about living with food allergies.

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Heart failure

Heart failure is when the heart struggles to pump enough blood. The diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it’s possible to live well with this condition.

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Eating disorders and body image

An estimated 1 million Australians experience a type of eating or body image disorder. But treatment is available to help them lead healthier lives.

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Mitral valve surgery

Mitral valve disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and eventually death. Mitral valve surgery can relieve your pain, improve your breathing and energy levels, and may help you to live longer.

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Sickle cell anaemia

Sickle cell anaemia is the most common and serious form of sickle cell disease. Read more about sickle cell anaemia and how it is treated.

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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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Coronary artery bypass graft

Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A coronary artery bypass graft can relieve your pain and may help you to live longer.

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Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

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Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterium that can live in the stomach lining causing inflammation and sometimes ulcers (sores) and stomach cancer.

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Cat and dog allergy

Allergies to pets are common, particularly cats and dogs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Learn more about how to live with a pet allergy.

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Rheumatic fever

Rheumatic fever is a serious, inflammatory disease caused by Strep A bacteria. Learn more about how you can prevent and treat rheumatic fever.

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Antiretroviral treatment for HIV

Antiretroviral medicines stop HIV from multiplying and protects your immune system from damage. Learn more about antiretroviral medicines here.

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Living with a stoma

Many Australians live with a stoma (ostomy) after removal of part of their bowel or bladder. With support, most maintain a good quality of life.

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes your muscles to become weaker. Learn more about the 5 different types of SMA.

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Victoria rural and remote health services

If you live in Victoria's rural and remote regions, you'll need to plan ahead to access health services. Learn where to find help.

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Obesity in children

Childhood obesity is when a child has too much body fat for their age. There are simple steps to take to help your child move towards a healthy weight.

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