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HEALTH AND WELLBEING LINKS

Communicable Diseases (Vol 196)
Outbreaks & epidemics; symptoms & treatments for Australia's major contagious diseases; including common cold, bacterial & viral infections; influenza; pneumonia; food-borne disease; hepatitis & HIV/AIDS; major vaccine-preventable diseases & immunisation debate.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealthchannel.vic.gov.au

Communicable Diseases Australia: www.health.gov.au

Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA): www.facs.gov.au

Immunise Australia Campaign: http://immunise.health.gov.au

Medical Journal of Australia: www.mja.com.au

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

World Health Organisation: www.who.int

Overweight and Obesity (Vol 201)
Extent & causes of obesity & overweight in Australia; childhood obesity; healthy weight management, diet & exercise.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au

Australian Medical Association: www.ama.com.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Body Image and Health Inc: www.internationalnodietday.com

Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au

Diet No More: www.dietnomore.com.au

Dietitians Association of Australia: www.daa.asn.au

Eating Disorders Foundation of NSW Inc: www.edf.org.au

Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc: www.eatingdisorders.org.au

Healthy Eating Club: www.healthyeatingclub.org

International Association for the Study of Obesity: www.iotf.org

National Heart Foundation of Australia: www.heartfoundation.com.au

NSW Health (Childhood Obesity page): www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity

Nutrition Australia: www.nutritionaustralia.org

Weight Watchers Australia: www.weightwatchers.co.nz/index.aspx

Grief and Loss (Vol 218)
Coping with different types of bereavement and loss; focus on experience of children and
young people.

Australian Funeral Directors Association: www.afda.org.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Centre for Grief Education: www.grief.org.au

Child and Youth Health: www.cyh.com

Kids Help Line: www.kidshelp.com.au

Lifeline Australia: www.lifeline.org.au

National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG): www.grieflink.asn.au

Reach Out!: www.reachout.com.au

The Compassionate Friends Victoria: www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au

Heart Disease (Vol 225)
Overview of extent & types of cardiovascular disease; major risk factors to avoid; advice
on managing diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake & stress.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand: www.csanz.edu.au

Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA): www.facs.gov.au

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

National Heart Foundation of Australia: www.heartfoundation.com.au

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute: www.victorchang.com.au

World Health Organization: www.who.int

Dieting and Eating Disorders (Vol 235)
Dieting & healthy weight management; fad diets & diet myths; body image issues; getting help for eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia & binge eating.

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Diet No More: www.dietnomore.com.au

Dietitians Association of Australia: www.daa.asn.au

Eating Disorders Foundation Inc: www.edf.org.au

Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc: www.eatingdisorders.org.au

Eating Disorders Resource Centre (Eating Disorders Association Inc Qld): www.eda.org.au

If Not Dieting: www.ifnotdieting.com.au

MyDr: www.mydr.com.au

Nutrition Australia: www.nutritionaustralia.org

Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc: www.womhealth.org.au

Anxiety and Depression (Vol 241)
Anxiety & depressive disorders – types, prevalence, causes, effects & treatment options; child & adolescent anxiety & depression explained.

Anxiety Disorders Alliance: www.mentalhealth.asn.au/ada

Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria Inc: http://adavic.org

Anxiety Network Australia: www.anxietynetwork.com.au

Anxiety Panic Hub: www.panicattacks.com.au

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria: www.arcvic.com.au

Anxiety Treatment Australia: www.anxietyaustralia.com.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

beyondblue: www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute Australia: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Blue Pages: http://bluepages.anu.edu.au

Child and Youth Health: www.cyh.com

Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUFAD): www.crufad.org

DepNet: www.depnet.com.au

depressioNet: www.depressionet.com.au

Depression Doctor: www.depressiondoctor.com

Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au

Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit: www.psy.mq.edu.au/MUARU

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia: www.mifellowshipaustralia.org.au

MyDr: www.mydr.com.au

National Mental Health Strategy: www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth

Panic Anxiety and Depression Assistance (PADA): www.pada.org.au

Panic Anxiety Disorders Association (Qld) Inc: www.users.bigpond.com/padaqld

Panic Anxiety Disorder Association Inc (SA): www.panicanxietydisorder.org.au

SANE Australia: www.sane.org

Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia: www.socialanxietyassist.com.au

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Vol 242)
Understanding ADHD; statistics; diagnosis; teenagers with ADHD; treatment; therapies; medication; ADHD in adults.

Active Inc: www.activeinc.org.au

ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc: www.add.org.au

ADHD Support (Novartis Pharmaceuticals): www.adhdsupport.com.au

Attention Deficit Disorder Association Queensland: www.addaq.org.au

Attention Disorders Association of South Australia Inc: www.communitywebs.org/AttentionDisordersSA

Australian Psychological Society: www.psychology.org.au

Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic: www.adhd.com.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Canberra and Queanbeyan ADD Support Group Inc: www.addact.org.au

Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Association NSW: www.users.bigpond.com/hyperadd/

Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of WA Inc: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

Learning Difficulties Coalition of NSW Inc: www.zip.com.au/~ldc_add/

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

Specific Learning Difficulties Association of NSW: www.speldnsw.org.au

The ADHD Resource (Brain Sciences Institute): www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/bsi/researchunits/ru_ddr.html

 

Cancer Awareness (Vol 244)
Cancer incidence and projections in Australia & worldwide; cancer projection and detection – check-ups, screening, lifestyle factors for specific cancer types.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Health Insite: www.healthinsite.gov.au

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

Queensland Cancer Fund: www.qldcancer.com.au

The Cancer Council Australia: www.cancer.org.au

The Cancer Council ACT: www.actcancer.org

The Cancer Council New South Wales: www.cancercouncil.com.au

The Cancer Council Northern Territory: www.cancercouncilnt.com.au

The Cancer Council South Australia: www.cancersa.org.au

The Cancer Council Tasmania: www.cancertas.org.au

The Cancer Council Victoria: www.cancervic.org.au

The Cancer Council Western Australia: www.cancerwa.asn.au

World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int

 

Diabetes (Vol 250)
 Types and prevalence of diabetes in Australia; causes & health effects of diabetes; prevention and management advice.

Australian Centre for Diabetes Strategies: www.diabetes.net.au

Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA): www.adea.com.au

Australian Diabetes Society (ADS): www.racp.edu.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW): www.aihw.gov.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Department of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au

Diabetes Association of the Northern Territory (Healthy Living NT): www.healthylivingnt.org.au

Diabetes Australia: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Diabetes Australia – NSW: www.diabetesnsw.com.au

Diabetes Australia – Queensland: www.daq.org.au

Diabetes Australia – Victoria: www.dav.org.au

Diabetes Centre: www.diabetes.org.au

Diabetes Counselling Online: www.diabetescounselling.com.au

Diabetes Research Centre – Melbourne, Australia: www.diabetestrials.org

Diabetes Research Foundation Western Australia: www.diabetesresearchfoundation.asn.au

Diabetes South Australia: www.diabetessa.com.au

Don’t Ignore Diabetes: www.dontignorediabetes.com.au

Health Insite: www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Diabetes

International Diabetes Federation: www.idf.org

International Diabetes Institute: www.diabetes.com.au

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: www.jdrf.org.au

Kids and Teens with Diabetes: www.diabeteskidsandteens.com.au

myDr Diabetes Health Centre: www.mydr.com.au

National Diabetes Strategy: www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/pq-diabetes-strat
Reality Check Inc.: www.realitycheck.org.au

Youth Suicide Prevention (Vol 253)
Youth suicide statistics for Australia; suicide risk factors, myths & facts; youth suicide prevention measures.

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP): www.gu.edu.au/school/psy/aisrap

Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health: http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Community Action for the Prevention of Suicide: http://caps.org.au

Community Life: www.community-life.org.au

Kids Help Line: www.kidshelp.com.au

Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au

Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Program: www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/lifeforce/about.asp

Living is for Everyone: www.livingisforeveryone.com.au

Make A Noise Project Online: www.makeanoise.ysp.org.au

Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc.: www.mentalhealth.org.au

Mental Health and Wellbeing: www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth

Mind Matters: http://cms.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters

MindFrame: www.mindframe-media.info/mentalhealth

Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention: www.mcsp.org.au

Mission Australia: www.mission.com.au

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

National Suicide Prevention Strategy: www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-suicide

National Youth Suicide Prevention Communications Project: www.aifs.gov.au/ysp

Reach Out!: www.reachout.com.au

SANE Australia: www.sane.org

Suicide Helpline: www.suicidehelpline.org.au

Suicide Prevention Australia: www.suicidepreventionaust.org

Teen Health (Vol 257)
Overview of health of young people in Australia; health issues for teenagers, including drugs/alcohol, sex, body image. fitness, mental health concerns.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au

Australian Drug Foundation: www.adf.org.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au

Australian Medical Association (Youth Health): www.ama.com.au/youth

Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies: http://acys.info/home

Australian Youth Facts and Stats: www.youthfacts.com.au

Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth: www.aracy.org.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Centre for Adolescent Health: www.rch.org.au/cah

Child and Youth Health: www.cyh.com

Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au

Department of Health (NSW): www.health.nsw.gov.au

Department of Health (Queensland): www.health.qld.gov.au

Department of Health and Human Services (Tasmania): www.dhhs.tas.gov.au

Department of Health (Western Australia): www.health.wa.gov.au

Foundation for Young Australians: www.youngaustralians.org

Headroom, Mental Health for Young People: www.headroom.net.au

Institute for Child Health Research: www.ichr.uwa.edu.au

Kids Help Line: www.kidshelp.com.au

Make a Noise: www.makeanoise.ysp.org.au

MyDr: www.mydr.com.au

NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health: www.caah.chw.edu.au

Reach Out!: www.reachout.com.au

Youthsafe: www.youthsafe.org

Resilience and Coping Skills (Vol 260)
Overview of resilience (or resiliency): the ability to manage and learn from difficulties & to bounce back after adversity. Outlines personal strengths, skills and abilities which help to buffer against stress, with a particular focus on promoting resilience in children and young people.

Early Childhood Australia Inc: www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au

Headroom: www.headroom.net.au/kitchen/index.html

Parenting and Child Health: www.cyh.com

ParentLink: www.parentlink.act.gov.au

Reach Out: www.reachout.com.au

Resiliency Resource Centre: www.embracethefuture.org.au/resiliency/index.htm

Raising Resilient Children Foundation: www.raisingresilientkids.com

ResilienceNet: http://resilnet.uiuc.edu

Resiliency in Action: www.resiliency.com

Physical Activity (Vol 263)
This book looks at the extent of participation in physical activity by Australians & presents a range of approaches to exercise to suit each person’s age & situation.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au

Australian Sports Commission: www.ausport.gov.au

Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Department of Health and Ageing (physical activity and health): www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/strateg/active/index.htm

Department of Sport and Recreation Western Australia: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Go For Your Life: www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

Healthy Active Australia: www.healthyactive.gov.au

myDr: www.mydr.com.au

National Heart Foundation of Australia: www.heartfoundation.com.au

NSW Sport and Recreation: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au

Nutrition Australia: www.nutritionaustralia.org

Office for Recreation and Sport South Australia: www.recsport.sa.gov.au

Sport and Recreation Northern Territory: www.nt.gov.au/ntg/sportrec.shtml

Sport and Recreation Queensland: www.sportrec.qld.gov.au

Sport and Recreation Tasmania: www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec

Sport and Recreation Victoria: www.sport.vic.gov.au

Victorian Health Promotion Association: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au

World Health Organization: www.who.int/moveforhealth