Talking to your employer about illness

Discussing illness with your employer varies based on the type of illness, treatment and your condition. Learn about sick leave and your rights.

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First aid basics

First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.

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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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Food safety

Learn how to prepare, cook and store food safely to avoid cross contamination and discover tips to help prevent you from becoming ill.

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Motion sickness

Motion (or travel) sickness is when you feel unwell due to movement on any type of transport. Find out how to prevent and treat motion sickness.

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Bee and wasp stings

A bee or wasp sting causes immediate sharp pain. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor for bee and wasp stings.

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Morning sickness

Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea or the experience of vomiting during pregnancy. Find out what you can do to relieve it.

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Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness occurs if your body hasn’t adjusted to low levels of oxygen in the air. Learn more about the symptoms and prevention.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Read about how to avoid infection, when to get tested and treatment for COVID-19.

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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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Febrile seizure

Febrile seizures are convulsions that can happen in children when they have a fever. Find out more about symptoms and what to do when this happens.

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Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)

Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.

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First aid advice

First aid is helping an injured or sick person in the first minutes after an incident or illness. Accidents or emergencies can happen to anyone at any time. Learn the basics and you could even save a life.

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Looking after a sick child

Mild illnesses are common in children. Learn how to care for your child and know when their condition is more serious and you need medical help.

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Collapsing

Collapsing has a range of causes, often occurring because of fainting. Find out about the causes of collapse and what to do if someone collapses.

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Nausea

Nausea is the feeling you get when you think you will vomit. It usually doesn’t mean anything serious. Learn how you can make yourself feel better.

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Bullying and harassment

It comes in many forms – such as verbal, physical or online abuse – and bullying can leave the target feeling weak, helpless and even responsible.

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Spider bites

Find out what to do if you're bitten by a spider. Bites from funnel-web spiders, redback spiders and white tail spiders need different first aid.

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Types of thermometer for fever

Types of thermometers to check for fever include digital, ear, strip, and infrared. Learn which is most accurate and best suited for you.

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Smallpox

Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to mpox.

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Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

A peripheral upper limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

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About ambulances in Australia

Ambulances provide emergency transport for sick or injured people. Learn more about when to call triple zero (000) and how much it will cost you.

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Work-related stress

Work-related stress can impact your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Understand how work-related stress can affect you and how to manage it.

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Food safety guide

How long can you leave food in the fridge? What temperature is safe to cook food? Answer these questions and more with this infographic about food safety.

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Keeping healthy and safe with pets and other animals

Staying safe and healthy with pets and animals. Learn how to manage animal bites, reduce infections and keep children safe around pets.

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Diabetes medicines

Read about diabetes medicines including insulin and other medicines to control your blood sugar levels, how to take them and their side effects.

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The role of a GP

Your GP (general practitioner) is usually the first person to go to if you’re sick. GPs coordinate your healthcare - watch this video to learn more.

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Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?

What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination? Find out how vaccines work and the difference between primary and booster doses.

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Lumbar microdiscectomy

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

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Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)

Glaucoma is a common problem, causing damage to the optic nerve where it leaves the eye. Glaucoma surgery can be performed to reduce the risk of further damage to the optic nerve.

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