information about Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS)
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialised healthcare that is not available locally.
Using a Health Care Interpreter
The health care interpreter service is a free and confidential service available in all public health care settings. Professional interpreters can help you to understand health information, communicate with health staff and make informed decisions about your health care.
Beat the heat translated resources
Extreme heat or heatwaves are periods of unusually hot weather. In Australia, extreme heat events are responsible for more deaths than all other natural hazard events combined. Hot weather can affect everyone, however those at greater risk include older people, people with existing medical conditions, babies and young children, outdoor workers, socially isolated people, people who are homeless and pregnant women. Climate change is resulting in more hot days and more intense heatwaves. Now more than ever, it is important to know the risks of heat, who is at risk, how to prepare, and how to protect ourselves and others.
Acute leukaemia
There are many practical things to deal with when you have cancer. You need to decide where to have tests and treatments, and work out how much everything will cost. Some people need help at home, or have concerns about money, work or legal issues. Family members and people who care for someone with cancer can also need information and support.
Bone cancer
There are many practical things to deal with when you have cancer. You need to decide where to have tests and treatments, and work out how much everything will cost. Some people need help at home, or have concerns about money, work or legal issues. Family members and people who care for someone with cancer can also need information and support.
Brain and spinal cord tumours
There are many practical things to deal with when you have cancer. You need to decide where to have tests and treatments, and work out how much everything will cost. Some people need help at home, or have concerns about money, work or legal issues. Family members and people who care for someone with cancer can also need information and support.
Who do you need to speak to during your cancer treatment
The Improving Patient & Carer Journey program supports CALD patients and carers to manage their stress and make well-informed decisions regarding their treatment and care options. This includes a brochure that helps navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services.
Jaundice in newborn babies
Fact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies.Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated.
Speech Pathology - information for patients and carers
Information for patients and carers about services provided by speech pathologists
Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack: what you need to know
Information about stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (or 'mini stroke'), including prevention, warning signs, and treatment.