General health services

13 HEALTH is a confidential 24/7 phone service that provides health advice to Queenslanders.

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Closing the Gap.

My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.

Medical needs after hours don’t always require a visit to the emergency department. After hours GPs, pharmacists, dentists or counsellors can help.

The Australian healthcare system can sometimes seem confusing. Learn more about the types of services available, and how you can access them.

Clinical trials are research studies where people volunteer to test new medicines, devices or treatments to help improve health outcomes.

Contact tracing is a method used to slow the spread of infections by identifying people who have been in contact with an infected person.

When you go home from hospital, it’s important that you know what to do so that you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people.

Read about giving informed consent - when you agree for a healthcare professional to treat you, including tests, medicines or procedures.

Chronic conditions are long-lasting and need ongoing medical attention. Learn how to manage your chronic condition and the types of support available.

Notifiable diseases require reporting to government health authorities. Learn why this is important and what information must be shared.

NURSE-ON-CALL is a Victorian helpline. Call 1300 60 60 24 for health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It can have a significant impact on your life. Read on to learn about strategies that can help.

Learn the differences between public and private hospitals in Australia, including costs, Medicare cover, waiting times and choosing your care.

This guide helps you prepare the right questions for your doctor, so you can make the most of your healthcare visit, and stay well informed.

Public health alerts inform you of health issues affecting your community, issued by health departments. Find a list of links to state and territory alert pages.

AI can be a great tool to help you understand complex health information, but it must be used in a safe way. Read our tips and advice here.

Virtual care clinics provide urgent care for non life-threatening situations from home or work so you don’t have to go to hospital emergency department.

There are many types of healthcare services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.

A referral is a written request from your doctor or health professional to get expert help with diagnosis or treatment of your health problem.

Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.