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- Sex and chronic illness
Sexuality is a key part of human nature. Expressing sexuality in satisfying ways is important for everyone, including people with a disability. Some people with disability may need additional support, education or services to enjoy healthy sexuality and relationships.
- Specialised care for your baby
If your baby is sick at birth or born premature they will be cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN) to support feeding, breathing and early development.
- Specialist clinics in hospitals
Specialist clinics at hospital provide services that are located in a hospital. This helps the service get the best outcome for your treatment and care
- Speech pathologists
Speech pathologists help people who have problems with communication and swallowing.
- Steven shares his major trauma story
Steven talks about his major trauma incident
- Stigma, discrimination and mental illness
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute, such as mental health condition.
- Support and advice in hospital
A hospital stay can be stressful for patients and their loved ones. All Victorian hospitals offer hospital support and hospital advice to people needing extra help.
- Support groups
Support groups offer valuable advice and support and give you the chance to share information with others in a similar situation to you.
- Surgery - recovery and rehabilitation
Major surgery can require some time to recover from. After your discharge from hospital, you may need intensive physical rehabilitation, or to simply take it easy for a few days. Make sure you get the required care after your hospital discharge.