Your health is the most valuable thing you will ever possess.
Whilst your doctor is the best source of diagnosis and treatment advice, there are many websites that provide general health information.
We've provided some of the popular health websites below to help link you to the information you are seeking.
Remember: the information on these websites is for your general information and use only and is not intended to be used as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes.
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care. If you have a particular medical problem, please consult a healthcare professional.
Our pick of the general health information websites
| HealthDirect | https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ |  |
| SA Health - Health Topics | https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ |  |
| The Better Health Channel | https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ |  |
Our pick of the websites covering specific health issues
| Child and Youth Health | https://www.cyh.com/ |  |
| Cancer Council SA | https://www.cancersa.org.au/ |  |
| The Heart Foundation | https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/ |  |
| Diabetes SA | https://www.diabetessa.com.au/ |  |
| Diabetes Australia | https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/ |  |
| Arthritis SA | https://www.arthritissa.org.au/ |  |
| SHine SA (sexual heath) | https://www.shinesa.org.au/ |  |
Other general health information websites
| The Mayo Clinic | https://www.mayoclinic.com/ |  |
| ABC Health & Wellbeing | https://www.abc.net.au/health/ |  |
| Medline Plus | https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ |  |
Looking for health care providers?
The National Health Services Directory (NHSD) is a consolidated and comprehensive national directory of health services and provider information. It covers all Australian jurisdictions with services across the public and private sector. Implemented by Healthdirect Australia on behalf of all Australian Governments, it aligns with and supports current health reform activities in Australia.
The NHSD provides essential service information such as location, opening hours and telephone numbers for General Practices, Pharmacies, Hospitals and Emergency Departments.
The Directory can be accessed at https://www.nhsd.com.au/