Apps and tools
Browse or search our list of apps and tools.
healthdirect Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker
Answer questions about your symptoms to see if you need to seek medical help or get tested. This tool is available online at any time.
2020 ACAR – Residential care places map
The 2020 ACAR – Residential care places map helps you determine your prioritisation category based on Statistical Areas Level 3 (SA3)
COVIDSafe app
The COVIDSafe app is a tool that helps identify people exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps us support and protect you, your friends and family. Please read the content on this page before downloading.
The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK)
You can use the AUSDRISK tool to estimate your risk of getting type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years.
myAssessor app – sideloading files
Aged care assessment organisations can distribute the myAssessor installation files so their staff can manually install (sideload) the myAssessor app on a Windows 8+ device.
Prostheses List Management System (PLMS)
Sponsors and suppliers can use the PLMS to create, edit and monitor applications for prostheses listings.
Lifetime Health Cover Calculators
Use these calculators to help you work out the lifetime health cover (LHC) loading payable on your private hospital cover.
Compare health insurance policies
To compare policies, all you need is the type of cover you want, who the policy will cover, and where you live. PrivateHealth.gov.au contains details of every health insurance policy available in Australia.
Medical Costs Finder
The Medical Costs Finder helps you understand the cost of common medical procedures provided by specialists in Australia.
Dementia Discovery
Free short introductory modules about dementia and communication strategies in care settings. Includes online micro-courses of only 15 minutes.
Health Funding Facts
Health Funding Facts shows how much hospital, Medicare and medicines funding your local hospital network and electorate receive from the Australian Government.
Health Workforce Locator
Use our workforce locator map to check the geographical classification of any location in Australia. The map can tell you if a location is classified as city, rural or remote. It identifies areas that need more doctors.
My QuitBuddy app
My QuitBuddy is an app that helps you get, and stay, smoke-free. It provides helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings, tracking systems to chart your progress and the facts to help you understand the impact smoking has on your health.
Australian Government WhatsApp channel for COVID-19
Join our COVID-19 WhatsApp channel to learn the latest on Australia's response to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you're already a WhatsApp user you can send a message to the channel to connect. If you don't have WhatsApp, download the app to join the channel.
healthdirect find a health service
Use this tool to find a health service near you. You can choose the type of service you need (such as general practice or dentist) and narrow the results to suit your needs (such as bulk billing or free parking) and location. It is available online at any time.
COVID-19 infection control training
COVID-19 infection control online training is available for health care workers in all settings. It covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19.
Map of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical services
Use this interactive map to find an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Service near you.
Coronavirus Australia app
Stay up to date with official information and advice about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. You can check your symptoms and get notified when urgent information and updates are published.
myAssessor app
Aged care assessors can use this app to conduct assessments when there is no internet access. Download client information beforehand from the assessor portal and upload the assessment information when you’re back in the office. The app is designed for tablet devices.
National Public Toilet Map app
The National Public Toilet Map app provides information on over 19,000 publicly available toilets across Australia. The app is available on iOS and Android devices.
My Aged Care service provider portal
Approved aged care service providers must use this portal to manage information about their services, manage referrals, update client records, generate reports and ask an assessor to review a client’s support plan.
My Aged Care assessor portal
Aged care assessors must use this portal to manage referrals for assessment, record assessment details and manage client information such as support plans and referrals to services.
Cracks in the ice app
The Cracks in the ice app provides trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine (ice) for the Australian community.
healthdirect symptom checker
Use this tool if you’re feeling unwell and not sure what to do — if it’s an emergency, call 000 immediately. Answer some questions about your symptoms and get advice on whether to see a doctor, go to hospital or call an ambulance. It is available online at any time.
AODconnect app
AODconnect is a national directory of alcohol and other drug treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The app is available on iOS and Android devices.