Additional patient resources can be found for a wide range of health topics in the list of websites we have provided.
General Practice Information
Health on the Net Foundation(HON)
This site promotes and guides the deployment of useful and reliable online health information, and its appropriate and efficient use.
www.hon.ch
This site promotes and guides the deployment of useful and reliable online health information, and its appropriate and efficient use.
www.hon.ch
NPS
NPS is an independent, not-for-profit organisation to support the best use of medicines to improve health and well-being.
www.nps.org.au
NPS is an independent, not-for-profit organisation to support the best use of medicines to improve health and well-being.
www.nps.org.au
HealthShare
High quality and up-to-date fact sheets from Australia’s leading health organisations.
www.healthshare.com.au/factsheets/
High quality and up-to-date fact sheets from Australia’s leading health organisations.
www.healthshare.com.au/factsheets/
Adolescent Health
The Royal Children’s Hospital – Centre for Adolescent Health
www.rch.org.au/cah/
www.rch.org.au/cah/
NSW Centre for Advancement of Adolescent Health
www.caah.chw.edu.au
www.caah.chw.edu.au
Allergies
Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
www.allergy.org.au
www.allergy.org.au
Cancer
Cancer Council NSW
www.cancercouncil.com.au
www.cancercouncil.com.au
Cancer Council Australia
www.cancer.org.au
www.cancer.org.au
Cancer Australian (Government)
Includes information from the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC), and information on lung and gynaecological cancers. Links to Australian cancer support organisations and websites.
canceraustralia.gov.au
Includes information from the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC), and information on lung and gynaecological cancers. Links to Australian cancer support organisations and websites.
canceraustralia.gov.au
Cancer Screening
Links to Breast, Cervical and Bowel cancer screening programs.
www.cancerscreening.gov.au
Links to Breast, Cervical and Bowel cancer screening programs.
www.cancerscreening.gov.au
Breast Cancer Network Australia
www.bcna.org.au
www.bcna.org.au
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.au
www.prostate.org.au
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leader in cancer treatment, research and education. Excellent cancer information and links to other reliable cancer information websites.
www.petermac.org
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leader in cancer treatment, research and education. Excellent cancer information and links to other reliable cancer information websites.
www.petermac.org
Bowel Cancer Australia
bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/
bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation provides guidelines for health professionals and informs the public and assists people with cardiovascular disease.
www.heartfoundation.com.au
The Heart Foundation provides guidelines for health professionals and informs the public and assists people with cardiovascular disease.
www.heartfoundation.com.au
National Cholesterol Education Program Australia
This website includes information for patients including the ‘Heart-to-Heart’ booklet.
www.ncepa.com.au
This website includes information for patients including the ‘Heart-to-Heart’ booklet.
www.ncepa.com.au
The Stroke Foundation
Useful guidelines; good overview on prevention, treatment and educational activities
Chronic Disease Prevention
www.strokefoundation.com.au
Useful guidelines; good overview on prevention, treatment and educational activities
Chronic Disease Prevention
www.strokefoundation.com.au
Measure Up (Australian Government)
www.measureup.gov.au
www.measureup.gov.au
Swap It – Don’t Stop It (Australian Government)
www.swapit.gov.au
www.swapit.gov.au
Complementary Medicine
Blackmores Medical
This website is an evidence-based resource for complementary medicines. It includes an excellent drug interaction guide.
www.blackmoresmedical.com.au
This website is an evidence-based resource for complementary medicines. It includes an excellent drug interaction guide.
www.blackmoresmedical.com.au
The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
AIMA is an independent not for profit organisation of individual medical practitioners seeking to provide whole person medical care by integrating evidence-based complementary medicine into mainstream practice.
Dental
www.aima.net.au
AIMA is an independent not for profit organisation of individual medical practitioners seeking to provide whole person medical care by integrating evidence-based complementary medicine into mainstream practice.
Dental
www.aima.net.au
Australian Dental Association
www.ada.org.au
www.ada.org.au
Dermatology
Australian College of Dermatologists
www.dermcoll.asn.au
www.dermcoll.asn.au
Eczema Association of Australasia
www.eczema.org.au
www.eczema.org.au
Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre
Useful site on common occupational dermatoses and their management.
www.occderm.asn.au
Useful site on common occupational dermatoses and their management.
www.occderm.asn.au
Drug and Alcohol
Therapeutic Goods Administration
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia’s regulatory authority for therapeutic goods.
www.tga.gov.au
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia’s regulatory authority for therapeutic goods.
www.tga.gov.au
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
Resources for those struggling with alcohol use. Links to AA meetings.
www.aa.org.au
Resources for those struggling with alcohol use. Links to AA meetings.
www.aa.org.au
Endocrinology
Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
The Australian Thyroid Foundation
The Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF) is a member-based organisation, with membership fees and donations used to support and educate members with the most up-to-date, research, treatment and medications.
www.thyroidfoundation.com.au
The Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF) is a member-based organisation, with membership fees and donations used to support and educate members with the most up-to-date, research, treatment and medications.
www.thyroidfoundation.com.au
Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia
GESA is Australia’s peak body for the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology. This website is an online resource for GESA members, health professionals and consumers needing more information.
www.gesa.org.au
GESA is Australia’s peak body for the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology. This website is an online resource for GESA members, health professionals and consumers needing more information.
www.gesa.org.au
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia
www.acca.net.au
www.acca.net.au
Coeliac Australia
www.coeliac.org.au
www.coeliac.org.au
IBIS Irritable Bowel Information & Support Association of Australia
www.ibis-australia.org
www.ibis-australia.org
Geriatics
Alzheimer’s Australia
Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia.
www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia.
www.alzheimers.org.au
Council on Ageing (NSW)
www.cotansw.com.au
www.cotansw.com.au
My Wishes Advance Care Planning Program (NSW Health)
www.mywishes.org.au
www.mywishes.org.au
National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au
www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au
Haematology
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
www.transfusion.com.au
www.transfusion.com.au
Immunisation
Immunise Australia Program (Government)
www.immunise.health.gov.au
www.immunise.health.gov.au
National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS)
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au
Immunisation Calculator (SA Health)
The calculator is a computer-based system that uses the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Parents, carers and immunisation providers can use the calculator to assist in catch-up scheduling for vaccinations for children up to 7.
www.health.sa.gov.au/immunisationcalculator
The calculator is a computer-based system that uses the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Parents, carers and immunisation providers can use the calculator to assist in catch-up scheduling for vaccinations for children up to 7.
www.health.sa.gov.au/immunisationcalculator
The Science of Immunisation: questions and answers
This publication aims to address confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain. It sets out to explain the current situation in immunisation science, including where there is consensus in the scientific community and where uncertainties exist. Endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian Medical Association.
www.science.org.au/policy/immunisation.html
This publication aims to address confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain. It sets out to explain the current situation in immunisation science, including where there is consensus in the scientific community and where uncertainties exist. Endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian Medical Association.
www.science.org.au/policy/immunisation.html
Infectious Diseases
NT Health – Centre for Disease Control Publications
www.health.nt.gov.au/Publications/Centre_for_Disease_Control_Publications/
www.health.nt.gov.au/Publications/Centre_for_Disease_Control_Publications/
Men’s Health
Men’s Health Australia
Good information, guidelines and very comprehensive list of useful links.
www.menshealthaustralia.net
Good information, guidelines and very comprehensive list of useful links.
www.menshealthaustralia.net
Impotence Australia
impotenceaustralia.com.au
impotenceaustralia.com.au
Mental Health
Anxiety Online
www.anxietyonline.org.au
www.anxietyonline.org.au
Black Dog Institute
Very comprehensive site for public and health professionals on diagnostic tools and fact sheets on depression, bipolar disorder and mood disorder.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Very comprehensive site for public and health professionals on diagnostic tools and fact sheets on depression, bipolar disorder and mood disorder.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Beyond Blue
Also excellent information on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder for patients and health professionals
www.beyondblue.org.au
Also excellent information on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder for patients and health professionals
www.beyondblue.org.au
Kids Help
Good support for young people on common conditions. Provides telephone counselling.
www.kidshelp.com.au
Good support for young people on common conditions. Provides telephone counselling.
www.kidshelp.com.au
Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Site contains information about Headspace centres and other mental health issues affecting young people.
www.headspace.org.au
Site contains information about Headspace centres and other mental health issues affecting young people.
www.headspace.org.au
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
www.sfnsw.org.au
www.sfnsw.org.au
Problem Gambling – VIC Health
www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au
www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au
Musculoskeletal American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org
Australian Orthopaedic Association
www.aoa.org.au
www.aoa.org.au
Sports Medicine Australia
www.sma.org.au
www.sma.org.au
Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine
www.musmed.com
www.musmed.com
Neurology
Alzheimers Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
www.alzheimers.org.au
Brain Foundation
www.brainfoundation.org.au
www.brainfoundation.org.au
Headache Australia
www.headacheaustralia.org.au
www.headacheaustralia.org.au
MS Australia
www.msaustralia.org.au
www.msaustralia.org.au
Stroke Foundation
www.strokefoundation.org.au
www.strokefoundation.org.au
Parkinson’s Australia
www.parkinsons.org.au
www.parkinsons.org.au
Epilepsy Action Australia
www.epilepsy.org.au
www.epilepsy.org.au
Motor neurone disease (MND) Australia
www.mndaust.asn.au
www.mndaust.asn.au
Nutrition
Dietitians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.au
www.daa.asn.au
Food Standards New Zealand Australia
www.foodstandards.gov.au
www.foodstandards.gov.au
Australian Divison of World Action on Salt & Health
www.awash.org.au
www.awash.org.au
The Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders
www.cedd.org.au
www.cedd.org.au
Measure Up
www.measureup.gov.au
www.measureup.gov.au
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
www.ranzcog.edu.au
www.ranzcog.edu.au
Monash IVF
www.monashivf.com.au
www.monashivf.com.au
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health
www.jeanhailes.org.au
www.jeanhailes.org.au
UBM Medica
American online community of Obstetrics/Gynecology medical professionals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and the women they serve.
www.obgyn.net
American online community of Obstetrics/Gynecology medical professionals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and the women they serve.
www.obgyn.net
Opthalmology
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
www.ranzco.edu
www.ranzco.edu
Glaucoma Australia
www.glaucoma.org.au
www.glaucoma.org.au
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org
www.visionaustralia.org
Macular Degeneration
www.mdfoundation.com.au
www.mdfoundation.com.au
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Australia
www.osteoporosis.org.au
www.osteoporosis.org.au
Paediatrics
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
www.rch.org.au
www.rch.org.au
Palliative Care
Palliative Care Australia
www.palliativecare.org.au
www.palliativecare.org.au
Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
www.health.gov.au
Parenting
Raising Children
www.raisingchildren.net.au
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Autism Spectrum Australia
www.autismspectrum.org.au
www.autismspectrum.org.au
Parenting – Better Health Channel (Vic Health)
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Patient Support Groups
The DrsReference Site
Page with list of patient support groups.
www.drsref.com.au/supportgroups.html
Page with list of patient support groups.
www.drsref.com.au/supportgroups.html
Australian Breastfeeding Association
www.breasfeeding.asn.au
www.breasfeeding.asn.au
Radiology
Inside Radiology
www.insideradiology.com.au
www.insideradiology.com.au
Renal
Kidney Health Australia
www.kidney.org.au
www.kidney.org.au
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.au
www.prostate.org.au
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
www.usanz.org.au
www.usanz.org.au
The Continence Foundation of Australia
www.contfound.org.au
www.contfound.org.au
Respiratory
National Asthma Council of Australia
www.nationalasthma.org.au
www.nationalasthma.org.au
The Australian Lung Foundation
www.lungfoundation.com.au
www.lungfoundation.com.au
The Australasian Sleep Association
www.sleep.org.au
www.sleep.org.au
Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org/disease-center.php
www.arthritis.org/disease-center.php
Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation
www.sjogrens.org
www.sjogrens.org
Australian Rheumatology Association
www.rheumatology.org.au
www.rheumatology.org.au
Arthritis Australia
www.arthritisaustralia.org.au
www.arthritisaustralia.org.au
Sexual Health
Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine
www.racp.edu.au/page/sexual-health-publications
www.racp.edu.au/page/sexual-health-publications
ASHM : Australian Society for HIV Medicine
www.ashm.org.au
www.ashm.org.au
Australian Herpes Health Information
www.herpes.com.au
www.herpes.com.au
Smoking
Quit Now
www.quitnow.info.au
www.quitnow.info.au
Quit Victoria
www.quit.org.au
www.quit.org.au
Tinnitus
Australian Tinnitus Association
www.tinnitus.asn.au
www.tinnitus.asn.au
Travel
U.S. Centre for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/travel
www.cdc.gov/travel
World Health Organisation: International Travel and Health
www.who.int/ith
www.who.int/ith
Smart Traveller – Australian Government
www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/travelwell.html
www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/travelwell.html
Medical Advisory Services For Travellers Abroad (MASTA)
www.masta.edu.au
www.masta.edu.au
Vascular
Society for Vascular Surgery
www.vascularweb.org
www.vascularweb.org
NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program
www.screening.nhs.uk
www.screening.nhs.uk
Women’s Health
The Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria
www.thewomens.org.au
www.thewomens.org.au
Family Planning Victoria: Women
www.fpv.org.au/women
www.fpv.org.au/women
The Australasian Menopause Society
www.menopause.org.au
www.menopause.org.au
Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health
www.jeanhailes.org.au
www.jeanhailes.org.au
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
www.dvirc.org.au
www.dvirc.org.au
Breast Screen Victoria
www.breastscreen.org.au
www.breastscreen.org.au
National Cervical Screening Program
www.cervicalscreen.health.gov.au
www.cervicalscreen.health.gov.au