Health Resource Directory

A clavicle fracture is a broken collarbone. Your collarbone is in your shoulder and connects your arm...

A shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket. Shoulder...

Back pain is a general term that describes any type of pain felt on the spine or...

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body...

Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Plasma cells are...

Acute leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly. If you have acute leukaemia, your...

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the colon or...

Breast cancer screening is a test that checks for early signs of breast cancer. When breast cancer...

Cervical screening is a test that checks for early signs of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is...

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer. The bone marrow is...

Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the uterus. Around 3,200 Australian women are...

Head and neck cancer is a general term used for different types of cancers that develop in...

Liver cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells in the liver, called hepatocytes....

Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells that line the oesophagus. The...

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. In people with ovarian cancer,...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known as autism, is the name for a group of conditions affecting a...

GPs use milestones to track your child’s development. Milestones are the skills and tasks children can do...

A child with short stature is much shorter than other children of the same age. When a...

Temper tantrums, also known as tantrums, are emotional outbursts. If your child is having a tantrum, they...

The BCG vaccine is the vaccine for tuberculosis, also known as TB. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial...

An infantile haemangioma is the most common type of birthmark in babies. It usually appears a few...

Regular physical activity is essential for your child’s health, growth and development. Kids need to be active...

A rash is a red, bumpy, scaly, or itchy patch of skin. Rashes can be hot to...

A COVID-19 outbreak is a serious health risk for people who live in residential aged care facilities....

A refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a person who has arrived in Australia as...

People with diabetes need to eat certain foods and avoid others. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you may need medication to help manage blood sugar levels. There...

Scroll down for recommended resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet. 

Cocaine and ecstasy are two commonly used illegal drugs. These drugs are damaging to your health and...

Opioid dependence treatment is treatment for people who are dependent on opioids. Opioids are pain-relieving medications. There...

An ankle fracture is a broken ankle. Fractures can be thin cracks or complete breaks that shatter....

An ankle sprain is an ankle injury caused by rolling, twisting or turning the ankle. An ankle...

There are many different types of foot and toe injuries, including fractures. A fracture is a broken...

Foot pain can affect the toes, midfoot, ankles, arches and heel. There are many types and causes...

Ingrown toenails occur when your toenail grows into the skin of the toe. They are most common...

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to help detect signs of bowel cancer early. Early diagnosis...

Iron therapy is when you receive iron through an injection into a vein. This is also called...

Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin B12 in your body. Our bodies need...

One of the known risk factors for breast or ovarian cancer is a family history. Around 5%...

Around 10 to 15% of all people with colorectal cancer have a family history. Family history means...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. The pinched nerve causes a...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that occurs when the skin under your hand gradually becomes thick and...

Ganglia are small cysts. They contain a thick jelly-like material called synovial fluid. Ganglia are also called...

If you have trigger finger, your finger will get stuck or locked after flexing, then snap back...

Cardiovascular disease is a term for a range of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels....

  Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) is the term used to describe certain medical issues that people may...

Immunisation is the process of getting a vaccine against a serious disease. Vaccines contain very weak forms...

Getting certain vaccines before, during and after pregnancy protects you and your baby. Vaccines recommended for pregnant...

The influenza immunisation is a vaccine that protects against the flu. It’s recommended for anyone over the...

Travel vaccinations are vaccines that protect against the serious diseases you may encounter when travelling overseas. Overseas...

Rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus are viruses that spread through bites or scratches from infected animals. These...

Zika is a virus that spreads through infected mosquito bites. It can also be sexually transmitted. In...

Acute kidney injury is a form of kidney damage that occurs quickly, over a period of days...

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

Knee pain is pain that you can feel in the knee joint or around the knee. Knee...

Prepatellar bursitis is a type of knee injury that occurs when the bursa, in the front of...

Shin pain is type of pain that occurs on the tibia, the shin bone. Shin pain is...

South Western Sydney Local Health District has 18 community health services across the district providing a range of services:

Note: For emergencies, dial 000 and ask for AMBULANCE.

This page lists resources on many health conditions with translations for non-English speakers. Scroll down to find information from children’s...

Telemonitoring is when your GP or healthcare professional monitors your health data electronically. Examples of health data...

The Triple I (Hub) is the central centre for primary and community health services within the South...

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or...

A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...

A Myocardial Perfusion Scan (also known as a Sestamibi Scan) is a test to examine the blood...

Antipsychotic medications help manage symptoms of psychosis, a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with...

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to develop disordered or extreme eating habits....

Psychosis is a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with psychosis can experience an altered...

People with neuromuscular conditions have a high risk of developing respiratory compromise or failure. Respiratory failure means...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Strokes range from mild to...

A transient ischaemic attack, also known as a TIA, occurs when blood supply to the brain is...

Dementia is a syndrome that causes a decline in brain function. The functions of the brain affected...

Mild cognitive impairment describes a decline in brain function that is greater than expected for a person’s...

An over 75s health assessment is a yearly test that helps your GP to: identify any health...

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult...

More than 65% of palliative care patients experience pain. People with cancer, osteoarthritis, end-stage renal failure, neurological...

Caring for someone who is dying is both rewarding and challenging. It is normal to feel distressed...

People who are nearing the end of their lives may have difficulty sleeping. There are many reasons...

Foetal movements is a term that refers to the baby’s movements in the womb during pregnancy. If...

Hypertension in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia are two serious medical conditions that can occur at any stage during...

Pregnancy can be an emotional time for many women. It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience...

During pregnancy, some weight gain is normal. How much weight you gain depends on what you weighed...

Routine antenatal care refers to the regular appointments and tests you have during your pregnancy. You’ll need...

If you are having more vaginal discharge than usual, it may be a sign that something is...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...

Epididymo-orchitis is inflammation of the testes and epididymides (tubes attached to each testicle). Epididymo-orchitis can be mild...

Urethral discharge refers to fluid that leaks from the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen...

Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin. They mostly form on the feet and toes....

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition characterised by dry and irritated skin. Eczema usually...

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the...

Warts and verrucas are small, hard lumps on the skin. They are caused by different strains of...

Caring for a friend or family member can be a difficult, challenging task. Many people provide informal...

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a government department that offers support for people who have served...

Disability support services are services that help people with disabilities, their families and carers. The Australian government...

If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely, you will need...

Low Income Household Energy Rebate The NSW Government provides assistance measures to help households with their energy costs. Eligibility for...

Hand hygiene is the process of cleaning your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading diseases....

What is a GP? GPs, or general practitioners, play a central role in the delivery of general health treatment and...

My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. The record keeps information about...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers financial support for Australians who have permanent and significant disability....

Organ and tissue donation is the process of donating your organs and tissues to people who are...

Returning to work after an illness can be challenging, but your GP is here to help. Returning...

Living with cancer impacts your physical and emotional health in many ways. It’s normal to face challenges...

You are the centre of your healthcare journey You are the best person to be in charge of your own...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...

Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6 months. It...

Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...

Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life. Most menstrual...

Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the vagina that happens when not having a period. Bleeding that happens...

Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....

Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more pelvic organs bulge into the vagina. This happens when...

Dysmenorrhoea means a painful period. It is common but often under-diagnosed or treated. It can make life...

  Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. It often affects young women’s metabolism and...

Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten women...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and mental symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. The happen during...

Fertility means how easy it is for someone to have a baby. Subfertility is when a person...

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...

A burn injury occurs when skin is injured by heat. Common causes of a burn injury include...