The role of a nurse
Nurses work with people to help prevent disease, maintain health and treat any existing health problems. Find out more about what nurses do here.
Read more
Your healthcare rights
Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.
Read more
5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know
About 1 in every 1,100 babies born has Down syndrome — and most will enjoy a long, healthy life. Here's what you need to know about Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).
Read more
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for some severe mental health conditions. Find out about ECT, when it’s used and side effects here.
Read more
Nursing post
A nursing post is a health centre staffed by nurses or nurse practitioners with specialised training to provide medical services and emergency care.
Read more
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)
Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.
Read more
Your baby and the first few weeks
Bringing your baby home can be overwhelming, especially for new parents. Discover health checks and support services to help during those early weeks.
Read more
COVID-19 support and essential services
Learn more here about getting medicines, food and essential supplies while isolating with COVID-19, as well as who you can reach out to for help.
Read more
Disability services and the NDIS
Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.
Read more
Lap band surgery
Lap band, also called gastric banding, is a type of weight loss that helps you to feel full after eating only a small amount of food.
Read more