Health information

General Health Information

My Medicare

Australian Government
Information for MyMedicare patients
Find out the benefits of My Medicare and how you can register as a patient.

Australian Government
My Medicare – Frequently Asked Questions
General information & FAQ about the benefits of My Medicare.

Better Health Channel

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Useful, easy to read information and A-Z factsheets.

Cancer

Cancer Council Australia
www.cancer.org.au
The Cancer Council’s Website provides lots of useful information and resources

Cancer Screening
www.cancerscreening.gov.au
Links to Breast, Cervical and Bowel cancer screening programs.

Breast Cancer Network Australia
www.bcna.org.au

Bowel Cancer Australia
bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/

Cancer Council QLD
www.cancercouncil.com.au

Cancer Australian (Government)
canceraustralia.gov.au
Includes information from the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC), and information on lung and gynaecological cancers. Links to Australian cancer support organisations and websites.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.au

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
www.petermac.org
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leader in cancer treatment, research and education. Excellent cancer information and links to other reliable cancer information websites.

Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Foundation
www.heartfoundation.com.au
The Heart Foundation provides guidelines for health professionals and informs the public and assists people with cardiovascular disease.

National Cholesterol Education Program Australia
www.ncepa.com.au
This website includes information for patients including the ‘Heart-to-Heart’ booklet.

The Stroke Foundation
www.strokefoundation.com.au
Useful guidelines; good overview on prevention, treatment and educational activities

Complementary Medicine

Blackmores Medical
www.blackmoresmedical.com.au
This website is an evidence-based resource for complementary medicines. It includes an excellent drug interaction guide

The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
www.aima.net.au
AIMA is an independent not for profit organisation of individual medical practitioners seeking to provide whole person medical care by integrating evidence-based complementary medicine into mainstream practice.

Dental

Australian Dental Association
www.ada.org.au

Dermatology

Australian College of Dermatologists
www.dermcoll.asn.au

All about Acne
www.acne.org.au
Good patient orientated guide.

Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre
www.occderm.asn.au
Useful site on common occupational dermatoses and their management.

Eczema Association of Australasia
www.eczema.org.au

National Psoriasis Foundation
www.psoriasis.org
American website. Excellent patient resource.

Diabetes

Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Diabetes Queensland
www.diabetesqld.org.au

Australian Diabetes Council
www.australiandiabetescouncil.com

Drug and Alcohol

Therapeutic Goods Administration
www.tga.gov.au
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia’s regulatory authority for therapeutic goods.

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
www.aa.org.au
Resources for those struggling with alcohol use. Links to AA meetings.

Quit Victoria
www.quit.org.au
Quit smoking resources.

Quitline
www.quitnow.info.au
Australian Government website with quit smoking resources

Endocrinology

Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

The Australian Thyroid Foundation
www.thyroidfoundation.com.au
The Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF) is a member-based organisation, with membership fees and donations used to support and educate members with the most up-to-date, research, treatment and medications.

Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia
www.gesa.org.au
GESA is Australia’s peak body for the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology. This website is an online resource for GESA members, health professionals and consumers needing more information

Coeliac Australia
www.coeliac.org.au

Crohn’s and Colitis Australia
www.acca.net.au

IBIS Irritable Bowel Information & Support Association of Australia
www.ibis-australia.org

Geriatics

Alzheimer’s Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the many Australians living with dementia.

My Wishes Advance Care Planning Program (NSW Health)
www.mywishes.org.au

National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au

Council on Ageing (NSW)
www.cotansw.com.au

Ageing Well
www.ageingwell.org.au

Ageing with vitality: Your everyday guide to healthy active living.
An amazing resource for the older person

www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet/ageing_vitality.asp

Haematology

Australian Red Cross Blood Service
www.transfusion.com.au

Immunise Australia Program (Government)
www.immunise.health.gov.au

Immunisation Calculator (SA Health)
www.health.sa.gov.au/immunisationcalculator
The calculator is a computer-based system that uses the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Parents, carers and immunisation providers can use the calculator to assist in catch-up scheduling for vaccinations for children up to 7.

National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS)
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au
The Science of Immunisation: questions and answers

www.science.org.au/policy/immunisation.html
This publication aims to address confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain. It sets out to explain the current situation in immunisation science, including where there is consensus in the scientific community and where uncertainties exist.Endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian Medical Association.

Flu Vaccination Q and A
Flu Vaccination Q&A

US Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov Excellent data base of diseases A-Z

NT Health – Centre for Disease Control Publications
www.health.nt.gov.au/Publications/

Men’s Health

Anxiety Online
www.anxietyonline.org.au

Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
Also excellent information on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder for patients and health professionals

Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
www.headspace.org.au
Site contains information about Headspace centres and other mental health issues affecting young people.

Problem Gambling – VIC Health
www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/

Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Very comprehensive site for public and health professionals on diagnostic tools and fact sheets on depression, bipolar disorder and mood disorder.

Kids Help
www.kidshelp.com.au
Good support for young people on common conditions. Provides telephone counselling.

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
www.sfnsw.org.au

Musculoskeletal

American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org

Sports Medicine Australia
www.sma.org.au

Australian Orthopaedic Association
www.aoa.org.au

Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine
www.musmed.com

Nutrition

Dietitians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.au

Australian Division of World Action on Salt & Health
www.awash.org.au

Measure Up
www.measureup.gov.au

Food Standards New Zealand Australia
www.foodstandards.gov.au