Victoria's Better Health Channel provides a Services and Support page with various search options.
The Victorian Government Department of Health provides information about health services in Victoria.
You can also follow the links below to the information on services provided by HealthInsite information partners in Victoria.
Updated October 2011
28 Resources Found
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The Cancer Council Victoria shop
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Shop online with Cancer Council Victoria for sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, workwear, costmetics, cards, gifts and more. Proceeds fund cancer research, education, support and prevention programs. |
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Dec 2011 |
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a comprehensive specialist oncology centre providing cancer services in Melbourne and via external clinics and satellites throughout Victoria, Australia. This home page gives access to information on cancer, patient information, appointments, health advice, information for health professionals, publications and research reports. |
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Dec 2011 |
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Rehabilitation clinics support independence
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Better Health Channel
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Community rehabilitation clinics help people who are frail, recovering from injury, or living with a disability or chronic illness, to live independently in their own homes. |
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Nov 2011 |
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Complaints about health services
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
The Health Services Commissioner's office provides a free and confidential service and can assist people to resolve complaints about health service providers (for example, doctors, dentists or hospitals). If you have a complaint, contact the office for advice. |
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Sep 2011 |
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Accommodation advice - aged care
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Older people can get advice about accommodation from the Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS). Younger people with a disability needing residential aged care may be assessed by ACAS if more age-appropriate accommodation is not available through Disability Services. |
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Aug 2011 |
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Clearinghouse connectors
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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The monthly Clearinghouse Connector e-bulletin is designed to connect professionals and organisations that work with women to the resources available in the Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse collection. |
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Sep 2011 |
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Contraception - emergency contraception
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Better Health Channel
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Emergency contraception (the 'morning after pill') can be used to prevent an unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sex. It's most effective if taken within 24 hours of having sex, but works well up to 72 hours. It might be effective if taken within 120 hours (five days). You might need emergency contraception if the pill is missed, a condom breaks, no contraception was used or in the case of rape. |
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Jul 2011 |
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Independent living - aids and equipment
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Better Health Channel
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Aids such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints and braces and home oxygen services can help children and adults gain more independence. Permanent residents of Victoria may be eligible for subsidised aids under the Victorian Equipment Programs. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Research grants & funding
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Apply to Cancer Council Victoria for funding to undertake cancer research through fellowships, studentships, scholarships and grants. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Cancer support groups
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Cancer support groups are people with cancer and, sometimes, family and friends, meeting regularly to talk about common issues and provide emotional and practical support. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
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Disability - volunteer support
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff. |
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Mar 2011 |
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Family cancer centres
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Melbourne has 4 family cancer centres. A visit is free and confidential. Interpreters are available. Services include testing, medical advice, counselling and support. |
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Mar 2011 |
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Disability - support for families
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Supports and services are provided in Victoria for children and adults with a disability and their families or carers. Family members and other unpaid carers play an important role in increasing opportunities for independence, choice and community participation. Supports are based on the needs of each person and their family. |
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Jan 2011 |
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Go for your life Infoline
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
This Infoline can provide Victorians with information about developing a more healthy and active lifestyle. It's available for everyone: families, teenagers, young adults, adults and older adults. Information can be tailored to your specific needs. |
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Jan 2011 |
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Children and adolescents
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Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
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| Description: |
Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Events, camps, resources and information. |
| Date: |
Jan 2011 |
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Mental health laws and involuntary patients
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
The 'Mental Health Act 1986' states that every involuntary patient must be given a written statement of their rights. If they need help to exercise those rights, the patient can ask someone of their choice to assist them - perhaps a staff member, case manager, friend, relative, lawyer or doctor. |
| Date: |
Jan 2012 |
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Diabetes services
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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| Description: |
The Baker IDI diabetes clinic provides the highest quality medical care and support services for the management of diabetes and its complications. We are committed to delivering excellence in patient care offering a highly integrated team of qualified and experienced health professionals with direct links to the latest diabetes clinical research. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Pregnancy
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Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
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| Description: |
Pregnancy and pre-existing diabetes. |
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Oct 2010 |
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Support groups
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| Publisher: |
Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
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| Description: |
Information about support groups for people living with diabetes, including community network support groups, also know as ComNet groups. |
| Date: |
Oct 2010 |
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Clinical services
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| Publisher: |
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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| Description: |
A one-stop shop of complete patient care, diagnosis and advice is available under Baker IDI's diabetes and heart clinics. Being at the frontline of disease care and management will ensure that our researchers closely understand not just the biology, but also the human effects of disease. Our medical clinics provide specialist care for thousands of patients each year through an integrated model. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
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