Healthy North Coast – http://healthynorthcoast.org.au/
Northern NSW Local Health District – A website for health professionals and the public. Information available includes community health, hospitals, mental health services, drug and alcohol, children’s health services and domestic and family violence. Check it out at http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/ and choose the area you want information on. Alternatively, find community health at http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/community-health/
OR hospitals at http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/hospitals/ Information updated monthly.
Mental Health:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/newaccess—a-beyondblue-program
Family Support (and/or Mental Health):
Disability:
Care Search – Palliative Care Knowledge Network caresearch.com.au
DAISI – Disability & Aged Information Service www.daisi.asn.au
Local service funded by government – information of all types, ie programs support groups and their contacts, and can assist with statistics for reports or submissions
My Aged Care – www.myagedcare.gov.au Phone: 1800-200-422 Interpreter service Phone: 131450 and ask for 1800 200 422
This is the new government portal for Aged care services and supports, information on Community Care Packages, Respite and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). From 1/7/2015 the entry point for Aged Care services ie meals on wheels, home care, community transport, Aged Care Packages (levels 1-4). Can potentially access short term case management if required (perhaps only 4 hours).
Kids with Asthma – www.kidswithasthma.com.au
HealthInsite – www.healthinsite.gov.au
Provides good information about health.
Raising Children Network – www.raisingchildren.net.au
Reliable information and resources for parents about raising children and taking care of themselves.
Heart Foundation – www.heartfoundation.org.au
Information about healthy eating, exercise and weight.
The Cancer Council Australia – www.cancer.org.au
Information about healthy eating, physical activity, being sunsmart and quitting smoking.
Lifeline 13 11 14 – www.lifeline.org.au
Offers a counselling service and information about other Australian support services.
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating – www.health.gov.au
A great guide to healthy eating for the different genders and age groups.
Children’s Health Queensland – www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au
13HEALTH – www.health.qld.gov.au
ParentLine – www.parentline.com.au
ACSA Peak Body – http://www.agedcare.org.au
Kidney Australia – http://www.kidney.org.au/
Diabetes Australia – http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/
Tweed Coast Medical is a fully accredited, friendly medical centre serving the Tweed Coast community. Our purpose is to provide EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE to all the people within our community, whether they are permanent residents or visitors to the area. We are committed to providing its patients with a high standard of care, using a holistic approach to healthcare and patient education.
