Water used for drinking needs to be safe to prevent disease and ill health. Private drinking water supplies from rainwater tanks, bores and dams need to be carefully maintained to prevent ...

Your body changes during pregnancy. You may love some changes and feel uncomfortable with others. You may experience of a lot of physical changes during pregnancy, or only a few. You will probably ...

to manage your asthma and provide instructions in case of an asthma flare-up. Follow your asthma action plan if the symptoms of an asthma attack appear. Signs that you need to use asthma first aid If ...

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.

Check with your local emergency services that it is safe to return to your property after a bushfire. Wear protective clothing before entering your property after a bushfire. Where possible, try to ...

Smoke from fires can increase air pollution in rural and urban areas, and exposure to smoke can affect you and your family's health. Watch our Smoke and your health video to learn how smoke can impact ...

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 ...

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 chickens and how to prevent ...

The right shoe can help keep your feet healthy and your body safe from injury. Shoes should cushion and support your feet, feel comfortable and fit well. Shop for shoes when your feet are at their ...

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 ...

This is usually your first visit to the local Maternal and Child Health centre. At this and every other key age and stage visit, you and your nurse will discuss the growth, health and development of ...