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- Angela's story - a nurse's major trauma experience
Angela, a nurse, was nursed by her colleagues in the hopsital she work at. ' I have never cried so much in my life.'
- Assessing your alcohol and drug use
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.
- Assessments and evaluations for mental illness treatment
Your local doctor can conduct an initial mental health assessment and may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist depending on your needs.
- At the end – dying explained
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.
- Autism spectrum disorder (support services)
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, family education and respite.
- Autopsy
Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased and can object to a coronial post mortem.
- Behaviours of concern and communication in children with disabilities
There are services that can help parents and carers understand the cause of the behaviour and ways to help your child develop other ways to communicate their needs.
- Calling an ambulance
In a medical emergency, call triple zero (000) for assistance.
- Carer rights and recognition
Respect, consideration, recognition and support are some of the principles that guide how government departments, local councils and government-funded services work with carers and people who are being cared for.
- Carer services and support
As circumstances change, it is important to continually assess what services and home assistance will be most helpful.