Staying safe during floods and cyclones

Learn about health risks after floods and cyclones. Contaminated water, injuries, trouble accessing medicines and animal bites are common hazards.

How to prepare for, endure and recover from Australian natural disasters like bushfire, cyclone, flood and tsunami with links to helpful resources.

During a natural disaster, such as a flood, storm or bushfire – your child will look to you for support. Learn how you can help them feel safe.

First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.

Drinking plenty of clean water daily is essential for good health and hydration. Find out more about how your body uses water to function.

Taking care of your mental health can help you to cope with daily stress, as well as feel good and maintain healthy relationships.

Learn how to navigate the Australian mental health system and its helpful services – and find out about any potential costs.

For mental health support, your doctor (GP) is a good place to start. They can provide treatment or refer you to other mental health services.

If you have ongoing worries that cause distress and stop you from doing things, you may have an anxiety disorder. Find out about managing anxiety.

Depression is a common condition, affecting how you feel, think and act. It's often treatable and likely to improve with a doctor's support.

PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Explore symptoms, causes and treatments.

Bacterial infections can affect many parts of your body. Find out about bacterial infections, how they are treated and how to stop them spreading.

Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) is where the white of your eyes appear pink or red. You may also have a sticky eye. Learn about causes and treatment.

Diarrhoea in adults may last a just few days, or it might be a symptom of something more serious. Learn about the causes and treatments for diarrhoea.

Ear infections are a common type of infection, usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Learn about types of ear infections, symptoms and prevention.

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine with the parasite giardia. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of giardiasis.

Melioidosis is a disease caused by bacterium, which can be life-threatening. If you have melioidosis, you must get treated quickly.

Some illnesses are transmitted by mosquitoes ('mozzies'), including malaria, Dengue fever and the Zika virus. Here's what you need to know

A snake bite is a medical emergency. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake. Find out about the symptoms and first aid for snake bites.

Minor wounds like cuts and grazes can usually be treated without medical attention. Find out more on how to keep them clean and prevent infection.