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Know the COVID-19 conditions

COVID-19 conditions are changing. Protect yourself and those most at risk with these 6 simple steps.
Community Pharmacist Pilot

The Community Pharmacist pilot allows people to receive some treatments at a local pharmacy without needing to see a doctor to get a prescription.
Priority Primary Care Centres

Priority Primary Care Centres provide care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a new service that supports Victorian adults to get mental health and wellbeing treatment, care and support closer to home.
Save triple (000) for emergencies

To help paramedics save lives, save triple zero (000) calls for emergencies. Your GP, pharmacy and NURSE-ON-CALL can heIp with minor injuries and concerns.

Healthy living

Extreme heat

Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. Survive the heat this summer with some simple tips.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick.
Water safety for children

Parents can reduce the risks by actively supervising their child around water at all times and enrolling them in swimming lessons.
It's time to talk

Almost half of all Victorians will experience mental illness in their lifetime, but most people still feel too uncomfortable and uncertain to talk about it.
Health checks for women

It is important to see your doctor for regular health checks. The checks can pick up early signs of illness, which means you will get treatment earlier.
Food poisoning and prevention

Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food and affects a large number of Australians every year.

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Reviewed on: 01-12-2023

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Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease

Water safety for children

It's time to talk

Health checks for women

Food poisoning and prevention

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Body parts

Body systems

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Tests and treatments

Keeping healthy

Keeping safe

Parenting

Relationships

Alcohol and drugs

Services

Managing healthcare

Pregnancy, birth and raising children

Right care, in the right place, at the right time

We care about improving your health and wellbeing

Conditions and treatments

Healthy living

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Know the COVID-19 conditions

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