Aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints, braces and home oxygen services can help you live at home and participate in the community. Subsidised aids and ...

For a person with Down syndrome, being included in all aspects of family life can lead to a successful life within the community.

Management strategies for pain include pain medicines, physical therapies and complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and massage). Studies suggest that a person's quality of life is influenced ...

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is a free health service. It offers inclusive, community-based support to all Victorian families and carers with children from birth to school age. The MCH ...

There are various non-cancerous conditions that can affect the testicles. The testicles are also prone to injury because they are not protected by muscle or bone. It is important to seek prompt ...

Check the ‘use-by’ or ‘best-before’ date when you buy food. ‘Best-before’ dates give you an idea of how long foods will last before they lose quality. Most products will last beyond their ‘best-before ...

About heart conditions - atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia, which means that the heart beats in an irregular fashion. This is caused by a distortion of electrical ...

Rehabilitation services provide treatment to improve mobility, increase strength, pain management and mental health difficulties after a major trauma incident.

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. It mainly spreads between birds, but can also spread from birds to other animals and rarely to humans.

on their website. The Raising Children Network’s Parent guide to therapies will help you find reliable information about a wide range of therapies and interventions for autistic children. Each parent ...

If possible, arrange for help around the house in those first weeks after you return home with a newborn. A maternal and child health nurse will contact you in the first week to arrange a home visit.

Most disc problems resolve without specific treatment. Intervertebral discs are spongy cushions located between the vertebrae (bones) of the spine. Disc protrusions (often called ‘herniated’, ‘bulging ...