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.
Silica Dust Video Safety Alert - Demolition and Excavation
Fine crystalline silica dust can be generated when carrying out demolition and excavation work. This helpful video provides advice on planning your job and using the correct safety controls to help protect workers and others from silica dust on site.
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby. This resource summarises options for suitable contraception after giving birth, including suitable options for breastfeeding mothers. Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018
Breast cancer
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP)
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Cervical cancer
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Chronic leukaemia
People from some communities may need extra information and support when they have cancer. The information on this site is suitable for anyone affected by cancer. However, this section has additional information for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people multicultural communities people in rural and remote areas.
Meningococcal Disease
Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Rotavirus infection
Globally, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in early childhood affecting almost all children under five years of age. A vaccine is now available for infants.
Shigellosis
A guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, resulting in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps.Includes information on prevention and treatment.