Contacts

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA)

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) is a national program enabling Australians to make the best choices for their future health and care.

Aged Care COVID-19 Grief and Bereavement Service

Contact the Aged Care COVID-19 Grief and Bereavement Service for free support for those affected by COVID-19 in the aged care sector. They are available 9 am to 5 pm AEDT, from Monday to Friday. This service is operated by the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.

AHHA: Palliative care online training

This online training program helps aged and community care workers, carers, volunteers, family members and health professionals who provide palliative care to aged persons in the community.

Alcohol. Think Again contact

The Alcohol. Think Again website provides resources and information about the effects of alcohol on your health. There is information for parents, young people, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

AskMBS email advice service

AskMBS helps health professionals, practice managers and others to understand their Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) billing requirements. It answers queries on the interpretation of MBS items, explanatory notes and related legislation.

ASSIST contact

The ASSIST (alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test) is an easy-to-use tool that detects substance use and related problems. It asks 8 questions and takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Auslan Connections

Auslan Connections is funded by the Department of Health to provide sign language interpreting services to service providers.

Australian Cancer Trials

This website provides information about current clinical trials being done in Australia to find better ways of treating cancer. If you have cancer you can find information that you can discuss with your cancer specialist.

Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

Use the ADIN website to find information on alcohol and other drugs, including treatment services.

Australian Immunisation Register contact

The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. You can request an immunisation history statement for your child.

Australian Organ Donor Register contact

Register your decision to be an organ or tissue donor after you die to save the lives of other people. Call the register from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service

Beyond Blue are providing information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bowel Screening Test Kit Helpline

Contact the Test Kit Helpline for help doing the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test. They will talk you through it, step by step.

Breastfeeding helpline

This helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors who can provide reassurance, give you knowledge about how breastfeeding works and help you to overcome common hurdles.

BreastScreen ACT

BreastScreen ACT is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or email to make an appointment.

BreastScreen NSW

BreastScreen NSW is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or online to make an appointment.

BreastScreen NT

BreastScreen NT is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or email to make an appointment. Remote screening is available through the BreastScreenNT four-wheel drive bus.

BreastScreen Queensland

BreastScreen Queensland is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or online to make an appointment.

BreastScreen SA

BreastScreen SA is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday to make an appointment or book online.

BreastScreen Tasmania

BreastScreen Tasmania is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or online to make an appointment. They have clinics in Hobart and Launceston with rural and remote areas being served by a mobile unit.

BreastScreen Victoria

BreastScreen Victoria is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or online to make an appointment.

BreastScreen WA

BreastScreen WA is part of the national breast cancer screening program. Contact them by phone or online to make an appointment.

Business Grants Hub

The Business Grants Hub administers some Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities.

Cancer Council Australia hotline

If you have a question about cancer or if you need support, call the Cancer Council Australia. The hotline is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday or visit their website for more information.