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- allergies to bites and stings
allergies to insect stings and bites range from milder allergic reactions to life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- bites and stings – first aid
if you are bitten or stung by an insect or animal, apply first aid and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
- alcohol and drugs - dependence and addiction
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.
- cultural and linguistic diversity and hospital
people from all backgrounds can benefit from language and cultural support in victoria’s health system.
- duncan and breanna, father and daughter, melbourne
duncan started experiencing severe depression in his early thirties. when he was hospitalised following a suicide attempt, his daughter breanna became his carer.
- epilepsy and aging
people over 65 years of age have the highest incidence of epilepsy of any age, accounting for almost a quarter of cases of new onset epilepsy.
- epilepsy and learning
epilepsy is a common condition of the brain in which people experience recurrent unprovoked seizures. most people living with epilepsy progress well as learners through primary and secondary school, further education and training.
- sport and children
make sure that some family outings offer opportunities for physical activity, such as playing sport together.
- trauma and families
when a family is affected by trauma, everyone will react in a different way.
- cancer and malnutrition
it is important for the health of people with cancer to eat well before, during and after cancer treatment.