Information Links
All About Acne
No gossip, gimmicks or fads – just accurate, up to date and practical information about acne and acne treatment from Australian skin experts who donate their time to this not for profit resource.
American Association of Clinical Oncology
representing physicians who treat people with cancer.
Anaphylaxis Australia
developing anaphylaxis awareness through education, research & support
Asbestos Cancer and Mesothelioma Support Center
Oncologist reviewed with accompanying videos, the site explains the different types of mesothelioma, the symptoms and diagnosis along with the most current treatments available.
Australasian Medical Journal
The AMJ is a resource for doctors, nurses, allied health care professionals and pharmacists. AMJ’s mission is to publish and present the latest research and opinion.
Australasian Sleep Association
The Australasian Sleep Association is the peak scientific body in Australia and New Zealand representing clinicians, scientists and researchers in the broad area of Sleep.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
The mission of ASCIA is to advance the science and practice of clinical immunology and allergy, by promoting education and the highest standard of ethical medical practice.
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
The Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health at the University of Melbourne is a not-for-profit organisation that undertakes world class trauma related research, policy advice, service development and education. Their innovative services help organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events. They also provide useful information for assisting survivors of trauma for free download.
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses is the peak professional body for mental health nurses in Australia. It is the only organisation that solely represents mental health nurses. The college engages with its members and key stakeholders to advance mental health nursing across the country.
Australian Doctors International
Australian Doctors International Inc. (ADI) is an Australian non-government development aid organisation that provides medical and health services to communities of clearly defined need in Papua New Guinea.
Australian Foundation for the Asia Pacific
AFAP is focusing its relief efforts mainly on Sri Lanka and contact information for donations are available through this link.
Australian Neuroscience Society
Cancer Learning
Cancer Learning is an online professional development website designed specifically for health care professionals working in cancer care to enhance their skills to provide optimal patient care.
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)
The CNSA, as the peak cancer nursing group in Australia, is committed to achieving and promoting excellence in cancer care through the professional contributions of nurses.
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) was founded in 1998. Its beginnings were in the then Nurses group of the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA). Today CNSA remains as the nursing group within COSA while maintaining its status as an independent body for cancer nurses.
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway provides information about the services and support available for people who care for someone with a disability, a chronic illness, dementia, mental illness or who is frail aged.
To learn more call 1800 422 737 (8am – 6pm, Monday-Friday), or visit www.carergateway.gov.au.
Centre for Evidence Based Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
The Centre for Evidence Based Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CEBPGAN) is a unique resource for clinicians involved in the areas of paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, including both paediatric gastroenterologists and dietitians.
Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Neurosciences
The Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Neurosciences is a multi-disciplinary clinical research model focusing on producing innovative patient-centred research, training and education into stroke, epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Dairy Australia
Dairy Australia provides leadership to help guide dairy farmers through issues and deliver solutions that give them the confidence to adapt in an ever-changing operating environment. Dairy Australia works closely with other organisations, groups and individuals across the dairy industry, other industries, and with governments and other communities.
Department of Health and Ageing
The Department of Health and Ageing seek to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system.
Diabetes Australia – Victoria
Since 1953 Diabetes Australia – Vic has been committed to minimising the impact of diabetes in the community, helping all people affected by diabetes and contributing to the search for a cure. Diabetes Australia – Vic relies heavily on the generosity of our caring community of members and supporters to help fund our diabetes education, awareness activities and research.
Epilepsy Action Australia
Epilepsy Action Australia provides education, information and assistance to over 250,000 Australians that are living with epilepsy, their families and carers.
European Society of Clinical Oncology
Aims to establish medical oncology as a recognised specialty in Europe, promoting its science and practice, in order to maintain high standards of overall care for cancer patients.
Find Thirty
The Department of Health’s first physical activity campaign, ‘Find thirty. It’s not a big exercise’
Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia Inc (GENCA)
The only nursing organisation within Australia to actively work to collectively meet the needs of Gastroenterology Nurse in the many and varied practice settings
Gastroenterological Society of Australia
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia is Australia’s peak body for the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology. This site is your online resource for professional and consumer information, information for GESA Members and more.
Haematology Society for Australia and New Zealand
The aims of the Society are to promote, develop and assist the study of, dissemination of knowledge in and advancement of the discipline of haematology.
Health Information
Healthinformation.com.au offer free access to the best evidence-based medicine information we can find. This is your chance to make the most of available resources, and feel good about the path you take towards better health.
International Neuromodulation Society
A nonprofit group of clinicians, scientists and engineers dedicated to the scientific development and awareness of neuromodulation.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia.
Lighthouse Laboratories
Established in 2003 as a scientific and medical research institution, Lighthouse Laboratories is located in the SABC research facility of Murdoch University, in Western Australia.
Lung Foundation Australia
Lung Foundation Australia was founded almost a quarter of a century ago to provide support for patients and carers living with lung disease.
Lymphoedema Association of Australia
The Lymphoedema Association of Australia was founded in 1982 to encourage research into lymphoedema and its treatment, and to spread information about these among doctors, therapists and patients.
Medical Au Website
The philosophy of MedAu, launched in April 1996, is to be a cooperative project – a place in cyberspace where doctors can share their thoughts and knowledge with others.
Medical Oncology Group of Australia
MOG aims to promote the advancement of knowledge and the practice of medicine in the field pertaining to medical oncology for the benefit of the community.
Melanoma: Useful Resources
Links to melanoma patient and carer information and brochures from reputable organisations and government agencies in Australia.
Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group
The Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group was started in 1996 to support patients with osteoporosis and their carers, by sharing information and thus being better informed about osteoporosis to discuss it with health professionals.
Mesothelioma Essentials – Information, Support and Resources
This Web site is presented by the Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy Support, and Education (ALCASE) dedicated solely to helping those living with lung cancer improve the quality of their lives.
MindSpot Clinic
The MindSpot Clinic is a free telephone and online service for Australian adults troubled by symptoms of anxiety or depression. The service is run by a team of health professionals and provides free Online Screening Assessments, free Treatment Courses and can assist in finding local services that can help.
Miracle Babies Foundation
Miracle Babies Foundation is Australia’s leading not-for-profit supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.
MoodGym Online Training
An online example of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program, created by the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University.
National Centre for Infectious Disease
National Centre for Infectious Disease provides information on a wide range of recourses
National Drugs Campaign
This website has information for young people, parents and families, the media, health professionals and the broader community.
Ochre Health
Ochre Health provides quality health services in rural and remote Australia and places permanent and locum doctors throughout Australasia.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Centre
Our website is specifically about the research and treatment (medical and surgical) of Pancreas Cancer.
Precision Oncology
Precision Oncology analyses cancer DNA to personalise treatment. Precision Oncology is the exclusive partner of Caris Molecular Intelligence in Australia and New Zealand.
Radiation Oncology Royal Adelaide Hospital
This Department forms part of the multidisciplinary Cancer Centre of the Royal Adelaide Hospital and is the only public radiotherapy facility in South Australia. It provides a fully comprehensive radi
Radiation Oncology Victoria
Radiation Oncology Victoria is now the second largest provider of radiation oncology services in Victoria and is in the top three in Australia.
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators
The Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators is a national organisation whose objectives are to improve the administration of the business and non-medical management aspects of radiation oncology
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
The mission of the Hall Institute is simply stated, albeit enormously challenging: to master, through discovery, some of the most important diseases that afflict humanity.
The Western Australian Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (WACRRM)
The Western Australian Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (WACRRM) is committed to recruiting, retaining and providing support for medical practitioners in remote and rural WA.
WHO
World Health Organisation provides Health information on Sri Lanka
Dr Surgery Links
Dr Joe’s DIY health
Dr Joe’s Do It Yourself Health (DIY health) is based on the principle that your health is directly influenced by how you live your life. The decisions and choices you make about what you put into your body, how active you are, how much rest and relaxation you get and how you deal with stress impact on your health, vitality and wellbeing. Whilst it may come as a surprise, choosing to be healthy is easy and fun. It increases your energy levels and you will look and feel better.
Dr John Trantalis Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Dr Trantalis is an Australian and Internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon with further specific training in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow.
Dr Laurence Harewood
Dr Laurence Harewood is an urologist specialising in diseases of the urinary and genital tracts of both men and women. His website provides further information on robotic radical prostatectomy for cancer of the prostate.
Hollywood Urology
Created by Dr Tom Shannon MBBS FRACS, this site provides patients with unbiased information about a variety of common urological conditions.
MigraineDoctor – Botulinum Toxin Specialists
This site is an Australia-wide clinic finder for neurologists that treat chronic migraine with botulinum toxin therapy. Defined as >14 days of headache a month, this condition can now be treated under the PBS, if a patient has tried, been intolerant of, or cannot take 3 oral prophylactic agents. All the practitioners are licenced injectors under the Department of Human Services/ PBS scheme.
Radiation Oncology of Sydney
Specialists in Caring Cancer Management
Sexual Health Australia
Sexual Health Australia offers Sex Therapy, Relationship Counselling, and Marriage Counselling to individuals and couples with sexual problems, intimacy issues, and relationship difficulties. Sexual Health Australia is a National Counselling Service and offers both face-to-face counselling (Sydney) and Phone Counselling (Nationally). For further information please phone: 0404 267 559
SweatDoctors – Botulinum Toxin Specialists
This site is an Australia-wide clinic finder for specialists that treat hyperhidrosis. Botulinum toxin is PBS licenced for underarm sweating if high dose aluminium based antiperspirants have been tried. All the practitioners are licenced injectors under the Department of Human Services/ PBS scheme.
Sydney North Neurology and Neurophysiology – Botulinum Toxin Specialist
Dr Karl Ng is a neurologist and neurophysiologist with special interest in botulinum toxin especially for the treatment of chronic migraine and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). This practitioner is a licenced injector under the Department of Human Services Medicare/ PBS scheme. The website has information about other conditions treated and services including nerve conduction/EMG and EEG.
Apps and Forum Links
Australian Breast Cancer Forum
Australian women talking about Breast Cancer and other related topics.
Psych Profiler
The PsychProfiler screens for over 20 of the most common psychiatric, psychological and educational disorders based on the DSM-5.