HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Kids Helpline is a free 24 hour counselling service for Australian kids and young people aged 5-25 years. You can get help over the phone, email or web. Our counsellors talk with more than 6,000 kids each week, and help with all sorts of problems, big and small. If you need to talk to someone now, call us on 1800 55 1800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NSW Family & Community Services
The Family and Community Services (FACS) sector supports families under stress. Typically, services in this sector help families (with dependent children) whose capacity to function is limited by the stresses of life - either internal issues such as mental health or external issues such as dealing with government agencies.
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Parent Line - Free Call 1300 1300 52
Parent
Line is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents
and carers with children aged 0-18 who live in NSW.
Australian Governement Department of Health
Australian Governement Department of Health develop and deliver policies and programs and advise the Australian Government on health, aged care and sport. We work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure better health for all Australians.
Health Direct Australia - Free helpline 1800 022 222
The healthdirect website provides trusted online information about a huge range of health issues, including conditions, symptoms, treatments, the health service and more.
We work closely with Australia's leading health organisations and all our information goes through a comprehensive clinical review.
HealthInsite is the Australian Government's Internet gateway to reliable health information, with links to the websites of some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations.
Eat for Health develop the Australian Dietary Guidelines - Advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.
At Asthma Australia they work with people with asthma, their family and friends, health professionals, researchers and governments. We find the best treatments and practices to make sure life with asthma is the best it can be. Asthma Australia provides education and training to improve the lives of people with asthma.
The information they provide to people with is well-researched and evidence-based to give an optimal outcome.
Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
ASCIA advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting the highest standard of medical practice, training, education and research, to improve the health and quality of life of people with immune system disorders. These include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and other immune diseases.
Headlice - Department of Health
Pediculus humanus capitis - The head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp. Head lice are not known to spread disease.
Head lice are most common among primary school aged children and are
spread by direct contact with the hair of the infested individual. Head
lice are rarely transferred through clothing, hats, furniture or
bedding. Click for more information on treatment etc.
ECAV is committed to enhancing the quality and accessibility of services to people whose lives have been affected by interpersonal violence. We achieve this by providing state-wide specialised training, consultancy and resource development for NSW Health and interagency workers who provide services to children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic or Aboriginal family violence and/or physical and emotional abuse and neglect.
MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men's issues.
SunSmart's mission is to reduce skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through targeted prevention and early detection program and app.