The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) provides financial assistance to eligible Victorians who need to travel long distances for specialist medical or specialist dental treatment.

People who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. Exercise is important for people with mental illness – it not only boosts our mood, ...

If you need added incentive to quit smoking, think about how much of your weekly income is going up in smoke every week. At today’s prices, if you smoke one pack of cigarettes per day for 10 years, ...

, the Commonwealth provides access to government-funded aged care services for older people to receive assistance at home and short-term supports. This may include specific help to minimise your risk ...

People can fall in hospital at any age, but as you get older there is a higher risk of having a fall and of being injured from a fall. Being injured in a fall can mean that you may take longer to get ...

betterhealth.vic.gov.au Keeping chickens as pets can be a rewarding experience. Chickens can carry germs such as Salmonella even when they appear healthy and clean. Learn how to look after your ...

Eating disorders Mental illness and psychological distress Preventing and responding to suicide Treatment, care and support Types of mental illness and psychological distress You have the potential to ...

9 health risks for boys and men and what to do about them Did you know deaths from injury and preventable diseases are more common for men than women in Australia? We’ve got some practical, expert ...

Cortisol is a hormone made by the two adrenal glands (one is located on each kidney). Some disorders can be treated with synthetic corticosteroids. One of the main side effects of long-term treatment ...

If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat. Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing energy we take in and energy we burn. A ...

Pathology means the study of disease and its causes and progression. Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues. If you’re sick, many of the decisions ...

A consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet gives you important information about your medication. CMIs are available for any medication prescribed by your doctor or for medication available only at ...