Helpful Resources

What is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment? If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you can get a health check at your local GP or health service. This health check is important and can help you find information you need to know about your health. Having...

It is important to eat well and keep physically active. You can find helpful resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet and doing physical activity on this page. 

This page lists resources on many health conditions with translations for non-English speakers. Scroll down to find information from children's health to palliative care relevant to the South Western Sydney community.

What is support for carers? Caring for someone can be a challenging task. Many people provide informal support for friends or family members who need it. However, there are many additional roles and responsibilities a carer has. The person you care for may have a disability, mental illness, chronic health...

What is a shortness of breath action plan? The Shortness of Breath Action Plan shows different ways to manage your breathlessness. It is completed with your GP and includes techniques you can do and medications your GP will tell you to take.

What is returning to work after an illness or injury? Returning to work after an illness or injury can be challenging, but your GP can help. Returning to work is beneficial for your health and wellbeing. In fact, taking too much time off work is linked with poorer physical and...

What is a driving and vehicle assessment? If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely, you will need yearly medical assessments. Medical assessments are needed for anyone who has had a medical condition that impacts their ability to drive. The assessment needs to be...

Why is it important to do hand and arm exercises? Your wrist has been put in a cast to stop it from moving so the bones can heal properly. Because of your injury your arm might swell, your wrist become stiff and your muscles become weak. It is important to...

How do I care for my cast? It is important to let the case fully dry. Arm plaster casts can take up to 24 hours to dry and leg plaster casts can take up to 48 hours. Fibreglass casts only take 20 minutes to dry. Do not dry the cast...

What is fever in returned traveller? People can sometimes get sick when they travel to other countries. Common illnesses seen in people who have recently returned from overseas include: Stomach illness (causing diarrhoea and vomiting) Flu or pneumonia Skin problems, such as rashes, sores, or insect bites Other illnesses that...