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The COPMI (Children of Parents with a Mental Illness) national initiative develops information for parents, their family and friends in support of these kids and young people.

The overall aim of the Care of Confused Hospitalised Older Persons (CHOPs) program is to improve the experiences and outcomes of confused older people in hospital. It is a collaboration between the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) and the NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre (CDPC).

The specific objectives of CHOPs are to:

• design and prioritise principles for best practice care for older confused people in hospital
• tailor implementation to the needs of the older person, carers and families and the hospital teams
• share achievements, innovation and knowledge and embed systems into practice to sustain and spread improvements in the care of older confused people in hospital.

CHF is Australia’s leading advocate on consumer health care issues.

We work to achieve safe, good quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by the best health information and systems the country can afford.

Counselling Online is a free and confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people across Australia affected by alcohol or drug use.

Cystic Fibrosis Australia is the peak consumer body for people living with cystic fibrosis. We focus on collaborative programmes and research, funding partnerships and advocacy.

As the leading voice of nutrition in Australia, we’re helping build healthy communities. Read our advice to learn how diet and nutrition can improve your health and wellbeing.

Deaf Australia was founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit organisation that represents all Deaf, hard of hearing people and others who are fluent and knowledgeable about Auslan.

DeafNav is a neutral, centralised portal that helps you better understand, access and connect with the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

The Department of Communities and Justice works with children, adults, families and communities to deliver services with a unified and collaborative approach with the objective of achieving a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community. 

Having healthy teeth, mouth and gums is important for your general health and wellbeing. It means you can eat, drink and speak without pain or discomfort. Find out what we’re doing to support dental health services in Australia.

Diabetes Australia is a respected and valued source of information, advice and views utilised by government and the community. Our credibility and independence as a national voice allows us to translate knowledge and evidence into advocacy and programs for diabetes.

Many Australians with diabetes miss out on regular diabetes eye checks. They might not be aware of how important they are, or they simply struggle to fit them in to their busy lives.

That’s why KeepSight has been developed – we want to make easier for people to get their eyes checked, and to avoid eye problems that can lead to vision loss.

Browse our range of healthy recipes. From soups and snacks to smoothies and salads, these recipes are simple, quick and delicious. Browse by course, cuisine or ingredient.

If you have a temporary or permanent condition that affects your mobility, you may be eligible for the NSW Mobility Parking Scheme.

How to get help and support, emergency housing, understanding domestic and sexual violence, sexual consent and the law, legal help, how to stay safe.

Organ and tissue donation can save and transform the lives of people who, in many cases, are seriously ill or dying.

Everyone over the age of 16 can register to donate their organs and tissues.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or even if you think you are unhealthy.

Make sure you talk to your family about your decision.

Australian Dietary Guidelines – Advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.

The NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) is a statewide unit responsible for workforce development in the specialist areas of prevention and response to violence, abuse and neglect. This includes creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that is safe and comfortable for all people and communities, including Aboriginal communities, people from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, people with disability and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & intersex (LGBTQI) community.

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health (the Embrace Project) is run by Mental Health Australia and provides a national focus on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. 

enableme is a place to talk to, and seek support from other people who have ‘been there’. It is a place to ask questions, to find the answers that you need and to set recovery goals. 

It is a place where you can offer support, encourage others, and share your experiences; because you are not alone, you are part of a bigger community of people who stand side by side facing life after stroke.