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Useful websites

This is a list of Australian websites which I have personally found useful over the years.
ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy)

Includes info about asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and food allergies


Arthritis Australia
 

Includes info about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, management of pain and lifestyle advice



Asbestos.com

Experts say that from the 1950s to the 1970s, Australia had the highest per capita rate of 
asbestos use in the world. In-depth information including causes, symptoms and treatment.
 
Asthma Australia

Includes info about triggers, medications, and a useful FAQs section


  
Beyond Blue

Information about mental illness in people from all walks of life, suicide prevention, support for people with mental illness and their carers, and links to online forums



Better Health Channel

Includes info about medical conditions, healthy living and support services




Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute website is full of mental health resources including fact sheets and digital tools and apps.
 
Cancer Council

Everything from prevention, screening and treatment to support

 
Carers Victoria

Includes advice on self-care, discount counselling services, and other support services 



Family violence crisis response and support during coronavirus
A wide range of resources for Victorians who are either experiencing, or are at risk of, domestic violence


Dementia Australia

The new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia, for people with dementia, their families and carers


Diabetes Australia
Includes education about the different types of diabetes, research and news




#GettingThroughThisTogether

This is a great collection of practical tips produced by a collaboration between various mental health bodies, to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians during #COVID19


Head To Health

Your inclusive, one-stop-shop for myriad digital mental health services - “apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources”




Heart Foundation
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Includes information on healthy living for your heart, through to life with heart disease or following a heart attack


Jean Hailes

Includes a wealth of  information on health conditions affecting women, from Jean Hailes for Women's Health
 

Kidney Health Australia

Includes information about kidney health, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease and online forum


Lifeline Australia


A crisis support service offering short term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.


MensLine Australia

This is a FREE phone and online counselling service for men with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, anger and relationship problems.


National 
 Alcohol and Other Drugs hotline: 1800 250 015

Counselling, support and treatment

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National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007

Free Financial counselling support: Monday - Friday 09:30am – 4:30pm               


Osteoporosis Australia
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Advice on prevention (including calcium, vitamin D and exercise) and treatment


The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Easy-to-read, high quality leaflets on multiple kids' health conditions from The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne



The Women's

Useful leaflets ranging from periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding through to contraception and menopause from The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne



Worksafe: Crystalline silica health assessments


Who needs testing and what is involved
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