A-Z of service profiles

A paediatrician is a specialist doctor who improves the health of children and young people.

The Palliative Care Advice Service is a phone-based service for anyone seeking access to specialist guidance and advice for those living with a life-limiting illness and those who support them.

Palliative care information and advice is available from Palliative Care Victoria

This confidential telephone helpline offers information and counselling about parenting issues.

A pathologist is a doctor who studies disease.

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) has a helpline offering information, referrals and counselling to anyone who is concerned about how they are (or someone else is) coping during and after pregnancy.

A personal monitoring service that responds to calls for assistance.

A personal trainer is a fitness professional who helps people with personal health and fitness goals, exercise and fitness programs and education.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps cover the cost of a wide range of prescription medicines, making them more affordable.

A pharmacist is a professional who specialises in preparing and dispensing medications, including medicines, ointments and tablets.