- Department of Health and Ageing
Includes links to specific health programmes, events calendar, news, minister's speeches, and general information.
www.health.gov.au
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Independent health and welfare statistics and information agency.
www.aihw.gov.au
- Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases (ANCAHRD)
Advisory body offers reports, research, and links.
www.ancahrd.org
- Australian Prescriber
Independent review of therapeutics to assist professionals in their duties.
www.australianprescriber.com
- Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Federal Government agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of people and the environment, from the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
www.arpansa.gov.au
- Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service
Provider of vocational rehabilitation, injury management, and occupational consultancy services.
www.crsrehab.gov.au
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Maintains laws and systems which regulate food in Australia and New Zealand.
www.foodstandards.gov.au
- Health Insite
Information on key health issues and service.
www.healthinsite.gov.au
- Health Insurance Commission
Supports the delivery of quality health and child care to Australian residents, including Medicare.
www.hic.gov.au
- Health Services Australia
Government-owned provider of independent health assessments and medical advice.
www.healthoz.com.au
- Healthy and Active
Information for families, parents, and kids on healthy eating and physical activity.
www.healthyandactive.health.gov.au
- Multicultural Mental Health Australia
National program in multicultural mental health and suicide prevention.
www.mmha.org.au
- National Injury Surveillance Unit
Mission is to inform community discussion and public policy-making on injury prevention and control.
www.nisu.flinders.edu.au/welcome.html
- Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC)
Independent statutory authority that regulates the private health insurance industry.
www.phiac.org.au
- Private Health Insurance Ombudsman
Independent body set up to deal with problems about private health insurance.
www.phio.org.au
- Rural Health
Presents programs and information on community initiatives to improve the health and well being of individuals in regional, rural, and remote areas.
www.ruralhealth.gov.au
- Seniors Card
The free Seniors Card entitles older Australians to a range of benefits provided by government and businesses.
www.seniorscard.com.au
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Regulates therapeutic goods in Australia to ensure their quality, safety, and efficacy.
www.tga.gov.au
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