A-Z of health information

Fibrous dysplasia causes abnormal growth or swelling of bone, but it is not a form of cancer.

Fear is a natural human emotion, and it is something that everyone experiences in their lifetime. What matters most is how you fight your fears, and whether you let them affect your life.

If you are terminally ill, there is financial support available for your care, health expenses and other everyday expenses.

The Australian and Victorian Governments offer carer support services to people who provide care to someone with a disability, mental illness, medical condition or older person with care needs.

Trusted health information can be found through your local doctor or pharmacy and other reliable health providers.

Have you caught yourself thinking 'I don't have time to be healthier'? It’s hard, especially when you are juggling family, work and social life.

Finding your way around a hospital can be challenging. Use a hospital map to find the different departments, services and facilities.

Understanding basic first aid techniques can help you cope with an emergency. Find out about basic care for injuries and emergency situations.

Some knowledge of basic first aid can mean the difference between life and death.

Your first aid kit should be organised, properly stocked and available at all times.