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30 October 2022 - The Stoma Appliance Scheme provides fully subsidised stoma appliances and products to people who have a stoma or fistula that facilitates the removal of urine and/or products of the gastrointestinal tract from the body. Find out what a stoma is, what the scheme does and who can access it.

7 March 2025 - Protect your health and the people around you during the Cyclone Alfred emergency. Plan ahead and take simple steps to prepare.

10 January 2024 - There is no safe smoking option – tobacco is always harmful. Light, low-tar and filtered cigarettes aren’t any safer – people usually smoke them more deeply or smoke more of them. The only way to reduce harm is to quit smoking.

26 April 2024 - Find out how JEV is contracted in this short video from Dr Sonya Bennett.

6 June 2025 - Stoma associations help their members access appliances and products under the Stoma Appliance Scheme. Read about the role of stoma associations, supplying products, making claims and reporting requirements.

12 November 2024 - This webinar supported the aged care sector in understanding how to adopt the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. Attendees heard how the Principles and Guidelines can help create enabling and dementia-friendly environments to benefit both residents and staff.

26 April 2024 - Protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses like JEV, by using these four S.W.A.T for Safety tips.

9 November 2022 - Learn about the name and appearance of commonly used drugs.

6 August 2024 - A simple, free test can help detect the early signs of bowel cancer. It can save the lives of elders who hold community knowledge, stories and culture. Find out who can get the test and how to do it.

17 March 2025 - New tobacco control laws came into effect on 1 April 2024 that outline requirements for tobacco and e-cigarette packaging, appearance, content and reporting. From 13 December 2024, cigarettes that contain a filter must include an on-product health message. Find out more about the transition periods.