Community

The following links are to assist people in the community in accessing the most relevant and current information available on health related information from reputable Australian based organisations:

Practices on the Central Coast taking new patients in 2009
www.ccdgp.com.au/site/content.cfm

Arthritis Australia
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au

Asthma Foundations Australia
www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

Asthma Foundation NSW
www.asthmansw.org.au

Attorney General's Department - NSW Government
The Capacity Toolkit is a new publication launched by the NSW Attorney General in March 2008. It is a guide to assist in assessing a person's capacity to make legal, financial, medical and personal decisions.
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/Lawlink/DiversityServices/ll_DiversitySrvces.nsf/pages/diversity_services_index

Australian Lung Foundation
The role of the Australian Lung Foundation is to promote lung health; elevate public awareness of the symptoms of lung disease; promote early diagnosis; and provide support for all those affected by lung disease
www.lungnet.com.au

Australian & New Zealand COPD Reference Site
www.copdx.org.au

Better Health Channel
Health and medical information for consumers, quality assured by the Victorian government
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Carers Australia
"Surviving the maze" is a series of approximately 60 information sheets written specifically for people who are caring for an older family member or friend. Everything from starting caring, to dealing with the hospital system, to being a carer in residential care is covered.
www.survivingthemaze.org.au/BCFC/BCFC.htm

Central Coast Respiratory Support Group - for persons with chronic respiratory disease.
Respiratory Support Group is for people who live with breathing difficulties caused by a range of lung illnesses. Support is also offered to families, friends and carers.
Respiratory Support Group information sheet

Central Coast Support Groups & Services Directory
The Central Coast Support Groups & Services Directory provides practical up-to-date and comprehensive information about local Support Groups, health services and community based support organisations. Carers, consumers, community members, health professionals, GPs and practice managers can access the Directory to make contact with a comprehensive list of support groups and services via the Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Central Coast Carers Support webpage

Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Diabetes Australia - NSW
www.diabetesnsw.com.au

Go for 2&5
Eating plenty of fruit and vegies not only contributes to good health, but also protects against a number of diseases and helps maintain a healthy weight.
www.gofor2and5.com.au

Health Promotion Unit
www.healthpromotion.com.au

Health Insite
An Australian Government initiative - Through this site you will find a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma
www.healthinsite.gov.au

Home Education Respiratory Rehabilitation Service (HERRS)
Residents of the Central Coast who have a proven diagnosis of COPD are able to access this comprehensive service provided by the Respiratory Liaison Nurse from Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Service. HERRS keeps in contact with your local Doctor, Respiratory Physician and other community services....
HERRS information leaflet

Kidney Health Australia
www.kidney.org.au

Living, Caring, Working
Improving quality of life for people with a life threatening illness, their families, carers and communities.
www.livingcaringworking.com

National Asthma Council (NAC)
www.nationalasthma.org.au

Heart Foundation of Australia
www.heartfoundation.org.au

National Stroke Foundation
www.strokefoundation.com.au

National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) is an Australia-wide telephone access service provided for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speeech impediment. It is also available to anyone who wants to call a person with a hearing or speech impediment.
www.relayservice.com.au

Planning What I Want
Advance Care Directives
www.planningwhatiwant.com.au

Quit
Smoking Cessation
www.quit.org.au

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