Australia’s Federal, State and Territory governments provide a number of free health services through a national health call centre network. These are:
24 hour health advice line
We all feel better when we know what to do. That’s the idea behind healthdirect Australia’s health advice line: fast and simple expert advice about any health issue and what to do next. Every time you call healthdirect you’ll talk with a Registered Nurse. We provide a 24-hour service you can use any time you are anxious about any health issue. We can also help with general health information and direct you to local health services. healthdirect is currently available to residents of the ACT, NSW, the NT, SA, Tas. and WA. Call 1800 022 222.
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Pregnancy, Birth & Baby helpline
This Commonwealth-funded 24/7 national telephone service provides women, their partners and families with information, advice and support on issues ranging from conception through to a child’s first birthday. Callers can access information on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and birth options, breastfeeding, perinatal depression and anxiety, early childhood development and more. Call 1800 882 436.
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HealthInsite
For more than a decade HealthInsite has been one of the most popular Australian websites for people seeking reliable information about health and wellbeing online. It is now an integral part of healthdirect Australia, complementing the telephone services by providing easy access to a comprehensive range of online health information.
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