A-Z of health information

If you are unfamiliar with what is involved, starting an exercise program can be challenging.

Training too hard or fast is a common cause of sports-related injuries.

Exercise is important for your physical and mental health. Working out with a friend means you’re more likely to have fun and stick to your exercise plan.

Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.

Extreme heat can affect anyone, including the young and healthy.

Extreme heat and heatwaves kill more people than any natural disaster in Australia. The Victorian Government has developed the Survive the heat campaign to raise awareness of the risks extreme heat.

Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.

Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when handling liquid or powder chemicals.

Don't try to remove a foreign body from your eye - go to your doctor or hospital emergency department for help.