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Australian Physiotherapy Association
Includes physiotherapy tips and a Find a Physio database.

Australian Women's Health Network
The Australian Women's Health Network (AWHN) is a community based, non-profit, consultative organisation that provides a national voice on women's health issues.

Beyondblue
The national depression initiative.

Choice - Health
Useful health care information from the Australian Consumers Association.

Continence Foundation of Australia
The Continence Foundation of Australia exists to serve the interests of incontinent people throughout Australia by improving access to and availability of services, providing information and advice and promoting education, support and research.

eMedical
Online medical information, consulting and pharmacy.

ePodiatry
An international website with loads of information and links about podiatry.

GriefLink
Support, education and resources for coping with grief and helping the bereaved.

HealthInsite
A Commonwealth Government initiative where you can find a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics including diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.

Healthlinks.net
Healthlinks.net is a resource for consumers and practitioners.

Medical Expenses Rebate
The Australian Taxation Office allows certain medical expense tax offsets for out of pocket medical expenses, which can include certain payments made in relation to hostel and nursing home accommodation.  Ph: 13 28 61

Medicare
Medicare is Australia's universal health insurance scheme.  There are links to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and information about the 30% Private Health Insurance Rebate.

myDr
myDr is an Australian healthcare website dedicated to providing consumers with the most comprehensive and relevant health information resource in Australia.  There is a Seniors Health Centre, a Mens Health Centre and a Womens Health Centre.

National Continence Helpline   (Ph: 1800 330 066)
Operators are able to provide advice, referral and written information to callers.

Nutrition Australia
Nutrition Australia is a non-profit, non-government, community based organization that aims to provide scientifically based nutrition information to encourage all Australians to achieve optimal health through food variety and physical activity.  There is a section called Nutrition in Later Life.

The Doctors Reference Site
Provides extensive links to key medical websites.

The Health Network
The focus of this website is on nutrition and diseases and what you can do to take control of both.

Worldwidehealth.com
Worldwidehealth.com is a health directory with links, articles, news and information.


Australian Capital Territory

Health First
Health First provides information about health and related services in the ACT.


New South Wales

NSW Health
The NSW Department of Health is responsible for monitoring and managing public health risks and improving public health through regulation, health promotion and other public health measures.

Health Information Service
The Health Information Service is a special service of the State Library of New South Wales set up to guide you through the maze of information concerning health issues.

Health Care Complaints Commission
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) provides people with a means of making a complaint about health care practitioners and health care services and to have their complaints handled by an independent, accessible organisation.


Northern Territory

 Department of Health and Community Services
Health, aged care and disability services fall within the scope of this department.


Queensland

Queensland Health
Helping people to better health and wellbeing.


South Australia

HealthySA
HealthySA helps you find quality health information on the web.


Tasmania

Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides integrated services to the people of Tasmania in the areas of health, housing and community services.

Health Complaints Commissioner
The Health Complaints Act 1995 established a Health Complaints Commissioner. The Commissioner can enquire into complaints related to the provision of health services in both the private and public sectors.  The service is free.


Victoria

 Better Health Channel
The Better Health Channel is a Victorian Government initiative designed to provide the community with access to online health related information that is reliable and up to date.


Western Australia

Department of Health
The Department of Health's mission as the principal health authority is to promote, protect, maintain and restore the health of the people of Western Australia.

Healthway
Promotes health and healthier environments through a range of programs, partnerships and settings.

 

 

 

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