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1:53Aunty Margaret’s story – Bring a friend for support
Aunty Margaret Lawton speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program. -
1:50Trish’s story – Regular breast screening saved my life
Trish Springsteen speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program. -
3:32Dawn’s story – Early detection saved my life
Dawn Ross, an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs, shares her story of participating in the BreastScreen Australia Program. -
3:44Ernest’s story – Gugu mugu do, just do it
Ernest, an Aboriginal man from the Tjapukai tribe, is an advocate of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. -
2:33John’s story – Knowledge is power
John talks about his experience with using the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kit. Receiving a reminder letter prompted him to do the test. Listen to his story. -
2:36Stephen and Mary Ann’s story – You don’t have to be the tough guy
Stephen and Mary Ann talk about their experience with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the importance of encouraging loved ones to do the test. -
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. -
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. -
My Aged Care Service and Support Portal
Registered aged care service providers must use this portal to manage information about their services, their clients and referrals. -
5:23Getting your meningococcal ACWY vaccination at school — what to expect
Vaccination is a simple and clever way to protect you from serious diseases now and later in your life. -
5:42Getting your diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) vaccination at school — what to expect
Vaccination is a simple and clever way to protect you from serious diseases now and later in your life. -
Medical Costs Finder
The Medical Costs Finder helps you find and understand costs for general practitioners (GPs) and medical specialist services across Australia. -
3:35Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Michelle Haber AM
Professor Michelle Haber AM (Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute) outlines how the Medical Research Future Fund helps push toward the goal of zero childhood cancer. -
2:42Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Helen Christensen AO
Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues. -
0:30Private health insurance hospital product tiers video
This 30 second video outlines the inclusions for each of the Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic product tiers as part of the government’s reform to private health insurance. -
1:45Adolescent meningococcal ACWY vaccine – Seb’s story
Meningococcal disease changed Seb’s life forever – but it doesn’t have to change yours. -
1:3090 second animation – Meningococcal ACWY vaccine
Meningococcal disease is rare, but very serious, and you can protect yourself from it. The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is provided free in schools for young people in year 10. -
0:46Starting the conversation
Starting the conversation about palliative care and end-of-life care. -
2:57Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Ian Frazer AC
Professor Ian Frazer AC (Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board) talks about the Medical Research Future Fund and how it is contributing to Australia's health. -
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. -
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. -
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 assessor portal
Aged care assessors must use this portal to manage referrals, assessments and support plans. -
National summary of Home Care Package prices – 30 September 2022
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, we publish the national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly. -
Council of Elders communique – 11 October 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 11 October 2022.