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How to get a Mental Health Care Plan
In this article, we explain the steps to getting a Mental Health Care Plan, the rebates, situations where extra services may available, such as Better Access. And, we explain Telehealth services to support the delivery of programs to support you. The...
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Learn Mental Health First Aid
Did you know you can learn first aid skills to support people with mental health problems? These courses can help you make a real difference to your community, and support people you care about. Mental illness is a health problem that significantly...
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Women's Health Checks
It’s good to look after our health, and regular health checks can help detect early warning signs of disease or illness before they become a more significant issue and give you the chance of early treatment. In this article, we explain the regular...
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Annual Health Checks
Regular health checks can identify any early signs of health issues. Problems that are found early can be treated more effectively. Factors such as age, health, family history and lifestyle choices can determine how often check-ups are required. Why...
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Easy English Sexual Health Resources
categories: Video - Sex and your body. A transcript is available. Sex and Consent Safer Sex and Contraception Women’s Health Your Body Gender and Sexuality Pregnancy Choices Raising Children Myths and Facts Information for Supporters and Services Women...
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Mental Health Awareness
October is Mental Health Month in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Mental Health Month is an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health and well-being. October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The link between mental health and disability is clear and...
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Easy English Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
will be published here when available. Quicklinks to jump to a topic - Autism and Learning Disabilities Masks Mental Health Children NSW Information QLD Information VIC Information NT Information Vaccination Information Australian Government Department...
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Health Passports, Hospital Companion Documents
for your needs. The COVID-19 Hospital Companion The COVID-19 companion helps to convey important personal information to health professionals. It can be used as a communication tool, empowering people with a disability in their healthcare needs....
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Look after your health in the bushfire emergency
NSW Health has media releases to provide up-to-date information on the current bushfire emergency. NSW Health is assisting residents and their families affected by the bushfire emergency to look after their physical and mental health both during the...
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NSW Health again issues warning on bushfire smoke
NSW Health has media releases to provide up-to-date information on the current bushfire emergency. Communities are again being reminded to take extra care of their health while smoke continues to impact several areas in NSW during the bushfire...
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My Health Record
My Health Record is an online system that stores all of your health information like allergies, current conditions and treatments in one place. When you visit a doctor, hospital or specialist, all of your information can be seen at any time and from...
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Men's Health Checks
Regular health checks can help identify early signs of health issues. The earlier a problem is discovered, the earlier treatment can begin. Men's health week runs from June 14 - 20, so it's a great time to schedule those regular health checks. Prostate...
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Dentists and Disability
need for extended care and dental costs. In this article IDEAS takes a closer look at dental care: Steps to Good Dental Health | Dental Care Tips | Some Common Issues | Resources, fact sheets and social stories | Special Needs Dentistry | Finding a...
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The Basics of Mental Health
It can be difficult to understand what good mental health is and why it is important. Good mental health doesn’t just mean you don’t have a mental illness. It is about having a sense of purpose and getting involved with things. It is about the way that...
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Mental Health Supports for Victorians
generations. As we grapple with the mental imprint, Australian state and federal governments are announcing added mental health supports for citizens, particularly Victorians. Last week the Australian Government announced extra funding for Victorian...
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Royal Commission looks into health for people with intellectual disability
on Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability resumes this week with a public hearing on health care, investigating access to and treatment of people with a cognitive disability, including people with intellectual disability,...
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Healthy Mind - mental health program for people with intellectual disability
The Black Dog Institute, in collaboration with others, has launched an online program offering mental health support to those living with intellectual disability, Healthy Mind. Mental ill health is more common among individuals with intellectual...
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Telehealth
Over the last two years, Telehealth has changed the way health care is delivered, and it is now set to become permanent. You can now talk to your GP or other health professionals from the comfort of your own home, without spending hours in the waiting...
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Government announces improved NDIS mental health support
People with severe and persistent mental health issues will have improved access and support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Morrison Government announced last month. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and...
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Look after your mental health in the COVID-19 crisis
Tips To Get Up, Get Moving And Get Healthy. Resources CID has made a great Easy English guide called Look after your mental health during Coronavirus. You can read or listen to it here: Look after your mental health during Coronavirus (Easy English)...
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