Health information for families
This page contains links to easy-to-understand health information for individuals and families.
The information on this page can guide to you to trusted sites that can explain tests, and medicines, and health problems.
However, the links on this website should not be used as a substitute for advice from your GP, pharmacist or other health professional.
General medical questions
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au
HealthInsite is an Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/index.html
A-Z Health Topics is provided by NSW Health, the NSW government’s ministry of health.
Medicines
http://www.nps.org.au/consumers
Search for information on specific medicines. NPS is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Pathology tests
http://labtestsonline.org.au/
This website provides up-to-date and reliable information about laboratory tests ordered by a medical practitioner. It is the result of collaboration among the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and Australasian Society of Clinical Biochemists
Xrays and scans
http://www.insideradiology.com.au/
InsideRadiology is a website containing information for Australian families about radiology (X-ray) testing. All the information is written by radiologists or other health professionals who are experts in their field. This site was developed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Mental health information
This page contains information on medications used in mental health. It also contains information on mindfulness techniques that may be used to manage recurring depression.
International sites in English
http://medlineplus.gov/
An excellent US based site with an extensive collection of health related information for families and individuals. US medical research institute related site.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/bodymap.aspx?r=1&rtitle=Health+Encyclopaedia
NHS Health Encyclopedia from the UK – clear explanations of medical problems with diagrams. UK government site.
More information
Please contact the Division