Australian Health Directory

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

Canberra, ACT 2601

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is an independent statutory authority established in 1987 pursuant to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act. It produces statistics, reports and information about health and welfare matters for a broad range of audiences.

A-Z of Brain Disorders

Brain Foundation of Australia

Crows Nest, NSW 2065

The Brain Foundation's website features an A-Z of Brain Disorders. The information is reviewed by medical experts, providing a valuable resource for people with brain-related disorders, their friends and relatives, and for health professionals.

NPS Medicines Line

SURRY HILLS, NSW 2010

Get information about your medicines over the phone. NPS works with healthdirect Australia to provide consumers with information on prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines. Call 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424) for the cost of a local call - mobiles cost more.

The Epilepsy Centre

Hindmarsh, SA 5007

We provide support services, advocacy and information to those who are affected by epilepsy and their families.

Palliative care information and resources

Palliative Care Australia

DEAKIN, ACT 2600

Palliative Care Australia offers free resources and information for sale about palliative care. These include: Standards for Providing Quality Palliative Care for All Australians; Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care DVD; Facts about morphine and other opioid medicines in palliative care; Medicine and Care of the Dying; and Palliative Care: More Than Just Pain Control.

Autism Victoria

Carlton, VIC 3053

Autism Victoria is a member-based not for profit organization. We are the peak body for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Victoria. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, their family and carers.

The Lupus Association of NSW

North Ryde, NSW 2113

The Lupus Association of NSW is a self-help organization whose mission is to educate and support those living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and related Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD), to promote awareness of SLE and CTD and to assist in finding cures for these disorders.

Free call 1800 802 088

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

Kedron, QLD 4031

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland offers practical and emotional support, and information to people affected by cystic fibrosis. These include: Nebulisers
Newly Diagnosed Program, Respiratory Equipment, Physical Activity Subsidy, Educational Talks, Massage, Physiotherapy Program and transport to attend medical appointments.

Sleep Disorders Australia

Roseville, NSW 2065

Sleep Disorders Australia (SDA) is a voluntary group offering assistance and support to those persons and their families who are living with sleep disorders throughout Australia.

Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc

Fitzroy, VIC 3063

The Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc. (DSAV) is a non profit, self-help group, established by interested parents in 1978. The DSAV is managed by a voluntary Committee of Management.