Adolescent Health
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Centre for Adolescent Health
www.rch.org.au/cah/NSW Centre for Advancement of Adolescent Health
www.caah.chw.edu.auAllergies
Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
www.allergy.org.auCancer
Cancer Council NSW
www.cancercouncil.com.auCancer Council Australia
www.cancer.org.auCancer 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.auCancer Screening
Links to Breast, Cervical and Bowel cancer screening programs.
www.cancerscreening.gov.auBreast Cancer Network Australia
www.bcna.org.auProstate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.auPeter 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.orgBowel Cancer Australia
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.auNational Cholesterol Education Program Australia
This website includes information for patients including the ‘Heart-to-Heart’ booklet.
www.ncepa.com.auThe Stroke Foundation
Useful guidelines; good overview on prevention, treatment and educational activities
www.strokefoundation.com.auChronic Disease Prevention
Measure Up (Australian Government)
www.measureup.gov.auSwap It – Don’t Stop It (Australian Government)
www.swapit.gov.auComplementary Medicine
Blackmores Medical
This website is an evidence-based resource for complementary medicines. It includes an excellent drug interaction guide.
www.blackmoresmedical.com.auThe 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.
www.aima.net.auDental
Australian Dental Association
www.ada.org.au- Dermatology
Australian College of Dermatologists
www.dermcoll.asn.auEczema Association of Australasia
www.eczema.org.auAll about Acne
Good patient orientated guide.
www.acne.org.auNational Psoriasis Foundation
www.psoriasis.orgOccupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre
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.auQuit Victoria
Quit smoking resources.
www.quit.org.auAlcoholics Anonymous Australia
Resources for those struggling with alcohol use. Links to AA meetings.
www.aa.org.auQuitline
Australian Government website with quit smoking resources
www.quitnow.info.au - Endocrinology
Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.auThe 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 - 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.auCrohn’s and Colitis Australia
www.acca.net.auCoeliac Australia
www.coeliac.org.auIBIS Irritable Bowel Information & Support Association of Australia
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.auCouncil on Ageing (NSW)
www.cotansw.com.auMy Wishes Advance Care Planning Program (NSW Health)
www.mywishes.org.auAgeing Well
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health.
www.ageingwell.org.auNational Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au - Haematology
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
www.transfusion.com.au - Immunisation
Immunise Australia Program (Government)
www.immunise.health.gov.auNational Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS)
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.auImmunisation 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/immunisationcalculatorThe 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 - Infectious Diseases
US Center for Disease Control
Excellent data base of diseases A-Z
www.cdc.govNT Health – 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.netImpotence Australia
impotenceaustralia.com.au - Mental Health
Anxiety Online
www.anxietyonline.org.auBlack 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.auBeyond Blue
Also excellent information on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder for patients and health professionals
www.beyondblue.org.auKids Help
Good support for young people on common conditions. Provides telephone counselling.
www.kidshelp.com.auHeadspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Site contains information about Headspace centres and other mental health issues affecting young people.
www.headspace.org.auSchizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
www.sfnsw.org.auProblem Gambling – VIC Health
www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/ - Musculoskeletal
American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons
www.orthoinfo.aaos.orgAustralian Orthopaedic Association
www.aoa.org.auSports Medicine Australia
www.sma.org.auAustralian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine
www.musmed.com - Neurology
Alzheimers Australia
www.alzheimers.org.auBrain Foundation
www.brainfoundation.org.auHeadache Australia
www.headacheaustralia.org.auMS Australia
www.msaustralia.org.auStroke Foundation
www.strokefoundation.org.auParkinson’s Australia
www.parkinsons.org.auEpilepsy Action Australi
www.epilepsy.org.auMotor neurone disease (MND) Australia
www.mndaust.asn.au - Nutrition
Dietitians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.auFood Standards New Zealand Australia
www.foodstandards.gov.auAustralian Divison of World Action on Salt & Health
www.awash.org.auThe Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders
www.cedd.org.auMeasure Up
www.measureup.gov.auGo for 2 and 5
Recommended consumption of fruit and vegetables.
www.gofor2and5.com.au - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
www.ranzcog.edu.auMonash IVF
www.monashivf.com.auThe Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health
www.jeanhailes.org.auOBGYN.net
American online community of Obstetrics/Gynecology medical professionals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and the women they serve.
www.obgyn.net/medical.asp - Opthalmology
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
www.ranzco.eduGlaucoma Australia
www.glaucoma.org.auVision Australia
www.visionaustralia.orgMacular Degeneration
www.mdfoundation.com.au - Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Australia
www.osteoporosis.org.au - Paediatrics
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
www.rch.org.au - Palliative Care
Palliative Care Australia
www.palliativecare.org.auDepartment of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au - Parenting
Raising Children
www.raisingchildren.net.auAutism Spectrum Australia
www.autismspectrum.org.auParenting – Better Health Channel (Vic Health)
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ - Patient Support Groups
The DrsReference Site
Page with list of patient support groups.
www.drsref.com.au/supportgroups.htmlAustralian Breastfeeding Association
www.breasfeeding.asn.au - Radiology
Inside Radiology
www.insideradiology.com.au - Renal
Kidney Health Australia
www.kidney.org.auProstate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.auThe Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
www.usanz.org.auThe Continence Foundation of Australia
www.contfound.org.au - Respiratory
National Asthma Council of Australia
www.nationalasthma.org.auThe Australian Lung Foundation
www.lungfoundation.com.auThe Australasian Sleep Association
www.sleep.org.au - Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org/disease-center.phpSj??gren’s Syndrome Foundation
http://www.sjogrens.org/Australian Rheumatology Association
www.rheumatology.org.auArthritis Australia
www.arthritisaustralia.org.au - Sexual Health
Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine
www.racp.edu.au/page/sexual-health-publicationsASHM : Australian Society for HIV Medicine
www.ashm.org.auAustralian Herpes Health Information
www.herpes.com.au - Smoking
Quit Now
www.quitnow.info.auQuit Victoria
www.quit.org.au - Tinnitus
Australian Tinnitus Association
www.tinnitus.asn.au/ - Travel
U.S. Centre for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/travelWorld Health Organisation: International Travel and Health
www.who.int/ithSmart Traveller – Australian Government
www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/travelwell.htmlMedical Advisory Services For Travellers Abroad (MASTA)
www.masta.edu.au - Vascular
Society for Vascular Surgery
www.vascularweb.orgNHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program
www.screening.nhs.uk - Women’s Health
The Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria
www.thewomens.org.auFamily Planning Victoria: Women
www.fpv.org.au/womenThe Australasian Menopause Society
www.menopause.org.auJean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health
www.jeanhailes.org.auDomestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
www.dvirc.org.auBreast Screen Victoria
www.breastscreen.org.au/National Cervical Screening Program
www.cervicalscreen.health.gov.au