Organisations - Health, Medicine
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ACHPER Australia
ACHPER is a non-profit organisation that promotes healthy lifestyles for Australians. It represents people who work in the areas of health education, physical education, recreation, sport, dance and community fitness. |
ASEHA (Allergy, Sensitivity & Environmental Health Association Qld Inc)
"ASEHA is a voluntary community organisation giving support to people with allergy, food intolerance, yeast sensitivity, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)." |
Asthma Queensland
Asthma Queensland is a registered charity that assists people to manage their asthma more effectively. They provide information, training programs and an online newsletter. |
Australian Centre for International & Tropical Health & Nutrition
Based at the Unversity of Queensland, St Lucia campus, Brisbane. |
Australian Men's Health Network
Aims to spread news about men's health services and to act as a forum for discussion of men's health issues. Both men and women are encouraged to participate in the network. |
Australian Nutrition Foundation
The Australian Nutrition Foundation is an independent community-based, non-government organisation which provides information and advice on nutrition, and promotes the health and well-being of Australians by making healthy food choices easier choices. |
Centre for Primary Health Care
Located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, the Centre for Primary Health Care is a joint initiative of the University of Queensland and Queensland Health. Its website includes information about the Centre, courses, conferences, resources and research, staff profiles and links to related Australian and international sites. |
Health Service District Community Profiles
Links to each health district. "As a Queensland resident, you'll be pleased to hear that each of us can now enjoy the benefits of a better health network. Indeed, the recent improvements and development by Queensland Health make for a very promising future.." |
Heart Support Australia. Brisbane Branch
Heart Support Australia (HSA) is a support group made up of people with heart conditions. The web site of the Brisbane Branch provides information about its services, a newsletter, contact details, and heart web links. |
Leap into Life
"The Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc envisages communities in which all people are provided with opportunities to optimise their mental health and participate as valued members of society". Site sets out the values, aims and services of the association, the location and contact details of the Gold Coast, Cairns, Bundaberg and Ipswich branches, the full text of fact sheets as well as news and events information |
Logan Women's Health Centre
Website describes current services which "include information referral, counselling, women’s health clinic, support and self-development groups, health promotion and community education. It is a service run by and for women." |
Men's Health & Wellbeing Association (Queensland) Inc.
Information about the Association and its activities, plus an information page listing resources ranging from accommodation and counseling through to regional services and support groups. |
Out of the blues: a Griffith University Student Services project
"Original ideas - (personal stories, songs, poems, graphics, photos, animation and pick-me-up tips) - from Griffith University Students about how to get through life's challenges, disappointments and tough times". Site has sections on natural highs, bounce back, believe in yourself, reach out, don't give up, pick me up tips and think big. Aim to promote"students positive coping skills, resilience, self-efficacy, competence and problem-solving ability." |
Pritikin Health Association of Australia
The PHAA is an association of Australians who follow the Pritikin Program of correct eating and exercise. |
Queensland Ambulance Service
Website includes subscription details, first aid information and customer service. |
Queensland Positive People
"Queensland Positive People (QPP) represents the interests of people living with HIV/AIDS (called PLWHA) in Queensland and is part of a national and international network." |
Queensland Renal Association Inc
The Queensland Renal Association is a statewide registered charity with a mission to provide quality support services to people with renal disease and their families. |
Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Women's Health Queensland Wide is an independent community-based information service funded by Queensland Health and the Federal Government. Provides free information and education services. Site includes a large number of factsheets for women seeking information about their own health, and for students seeking information on women's health issues for assignments. |
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