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Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy as they carry bacteria that could harm your unborn baby...
Find out how you can access palliative care for medical treatment, emotional support and practical help to maintain your quality of life for as long as your condition allows...
Acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries may have a significant effect on your intimate relationships, friendships, social networks, recreation and work activities...
When an infant becomes part of your family through adoption, foster care, surrogacy or other arrangements, there are laws and legal agreements that will outline your rights and responsibilities as a...
Provides an overview of the financial and family support services available to foster carers, families providing permanent care and adoptive parents...
Advance care plan personal stories...
Advance care plans can help the people close to you and those caring for you to know what is important to you about the level of healthcare and quality of life you would want...
The Transition Care Program provides care through tailored support packages, while the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides a range of basic maintenance and support services...
For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home...
Whether you are receiving care at home or living in a residential aged care home, you have the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times, and receive high-quality care and support...
Being physically active, eating well, socialising and improving your health can help you live a healthy, happy and active life as you get older...
Disability aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and braces can help people with disabilities and the elderly gain more independence...
Counsellors, doctors and other healthcare professionals can help if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs...
Asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. If you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone DirectLine...
Alcohol and other drug education programs aim to delay, reduce or prevent people’s use of alcohol and other drugs...
Angela, a nurse, was nursed by her colleagues in the hopsital she work at. ' I have never cried so much in my life.'...
A midwife or doctor will use abdominal palpation during an antenatal visit to examine a baby's position and development...
If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor...
Your local doctor can conduct an initial mental health assessment and may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist depending on your needs...
Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...
There is a range of services available for children and adults who have autism. These include the provision of information, assessment, early intervention therapies, help at school, behaviour support...
Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased and can object to a coronial post mortem...