Health Resource Directory

Domestic and family abuse and violence comes in many forms. This type of violence doesn’t discriminate and...

You may need a safety plan if you feel you are at risk of domestic and family...

Sexual assault as any type of sexual behaviour that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or threatened....

Anaemia is when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. This reduces the oxygen...

Deep vein thrombosis is a type of blood clot that forms in a deep vein (not a...

Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure means your blood is pumping...

Lung cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the lungs. In Australia, more people die...

Some children act differently to other children. Behaving differently isn’t always a problem. But, if your child’s...

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

Weight management in children is about making long-term changes that support a healthy lifestyle. The goal is...

An anxiety disorder is when we often feel very anxious. This can be anxious about something specific...

A behavioural disorder is when a child has difficulty with their emotions and behaviours. Their behaviour can...

A compulsive disorder is when a person has has repeated unwanted thoughts or the need to repeat...

A depressive disorder is when a person has low mood, less interest or enjoyment in activities and...

Getting a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder will depend how long, how bad and in what ways...

Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing...

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are pregnant, you need special care. If...

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. Insulin helps the body to absorb sugar from...

Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar and it’s one of the most common problems related to diabetes. Taking...

After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose, a type of sugar. A hormone called...

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about having a baby, pre-pregnancy...

Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that...

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. After you eat, your body breaks down food...

It can sometimes seem too hard to exercise, with time, money, tiredness and other factors getting in the way. However,...

Sometimes getting the motivation to change our lifestyle is easy but actually making that change and sticking with it can...

Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable illness and death in Australia. Around two-thirds of long-term smokers...

Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. It is used in three main forms:...

Methamphetamine is an illegal stimulant which is often called ‘crystal meth’ or ‘ice’. Methamphetamine gives you a...

There are many types of opioids, including prescription opioids such as morphine and illegal opioids such as...

Some people can gamble responsibly, but others find it hard to stop. Gambling becomes a problem when...

What I should do? Use a sterile needle and syringe (fit) for every injection. If you are unable to access...

Iron deficiency anaemia is a type of anaemia caused by a lack of iron. You need iron...

Haemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. The condition is genetic, which means...

Heart failure is when your heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of your body. The...

Your kidneys filter the blood in your body, removing waste products that can harm your organs. If...

Your kidneys filter the blood in your body. They remove waste products that could harm your vital...

Kidney infections happen when bacteria enters your body via the urethra (the tube you pass urine through)....

Proteinuria is the medical name for protein in the urine. There is usually a small amount of...

Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. The virus is spread through body fluids such...

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects your liver. It is spread by direct blood contact such...

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, describes a range of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible...

End-stage respiratory disease is when a lung disease reaches a stage where the person with the disease...

An oral glucose tolerance test, or OGTT, is a test that looks at the amount of glucose...

Bereavement is the process of coping with the death of a family member or close friend. If...

Getting a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder will depend how long, how bad and in what ways...

Self harm is when someone purposely hurts a part of their body. Some common forms of self-harm...

Sometimes, people have thoughts about wanting to harm themselves or end their life. These thoughts may occur...

Palliative care is a specific type of care for people who have a life-limiting illness. Palliative care...

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than expected. It usually occurs after an injury or disease....

Advance care planning involves making a plan for your future medical care. If one day you are...

After a loved one has died, your GP may sign a certificate that confirms the death. You...

Palliative care is a specific type of care for people who have a life-limiting illness. Palliative care...

Anaemia means you don’t have enough red blood cells in your blood. It’s often caused by low...

A fetal anomaly, sometimes called a birth defect, is when there is a change to part of...

If you have asthma and are pregnant, your asthma control can change. Some women have an increase...

Bleeding in mid to late pregnancy is any bleeding from 20 weeks to full term. It can...

Every person has one of four blood types (A, B, AB or O). These blood types are...

If you have epilepsy and want to fall pregnant, there are some issues you need to be...

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. Insulin helps the body to absorb sugar from...

A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs within the fi­rst 20 weeks. This is usually confirmed...

If you’re planning to have a baby, it’s important to see your GP for a pre-conception visit...

Abdominal pain is soreness that’s felt in and around your stomach area. The pain may feel short,...

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. It’s caused by bacteria. You get chlamydia by having unprotected...

You’ve just found out you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There’s a lot going through your...

Genital warts, or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), is a sexually transmitted infection caused by strains of the...

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. Common symptoms include genital discharge, pain when urinating...

Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. As many as one...

People can become exposed to HIV in several ways. This may be from unprotected sex, sharing needles...

Living with HIV is the term used to describe people who are HIV-positive. Over the last three...

Sexual health screening is testing for one or more sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You might need a screening test if...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. It’s a bacterial infection that spreads by having unprotected sex or...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. The infected area may be swollen, red, hot and tender. Common...

Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing...

Sleep hygiene means good sleep habits – the things you can do to give yourself the best...

Factor V Leiden is a gene mutation. It can increase your chance of developing an abnormal blood...

Long-acting contraceptives are birth-control devices that stay in your body for a long time (from one month...

Ovarian masses (cysts) are fluid-filled sacs that appear in the ovary. The most common types of cysts...

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a bacterial infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. This infection may...

Short-acting contraceptives prevent pregnancies but are either single use or only last for a short time. The...

An unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that is not planned. A chance pregnancy brings up a lot...

A laceration is a deep cut to the skin or flesh. In some cases, your GP can...

A leg ulcer is a wound on the leg or ankle. The wound is usually caused by...