Asthma

Asthma Awareness pages from the Department of Health and Ageing. Includes an overview of asthma with information on taking control of your asthma through a written asthma action plan. Includes links to further information on asthma.

www.health.gov.au

Australian Organ Donor Register

The Australian Organ Donor Register is Australia 's only national organ and tissue donor register and serves as a lifeline to the people on those waiting lists. Register online to become an organ donor.

www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of premature death and death overall in Australia, accounting for 36.9% of all deaths in 2003, and its health and economic burden exceeds that of any other disease.

www.health.gov.au

Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. It is a significant cause of death and disability in Australia and is increasing in prevalence worldwide.

www.health.gov.au

Fight Flu

This site has been developed to provide consumers, carers and health care workers with evidence-based information about influenza vaccinations. It also aims to support those planning workplace vaccinations with tools and strategies.

www.fightflu.gov.au

Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention and Control was endorsed as a National Priority Area by the Australian Health Ministers in 1986 in recognition of the national burden of injury.

www.health.gov.au

National HPV Vaccination Program

Prevent cervical cancer. Starting in April 2007, a new vaccine will be provided free to all women and girls aged between 12 and 26 through the National HPV Vaccination Program. This new vaccine can protect them against the cause of most cervical cancers.

www.health.gov.au

National Public Health Partnership (NPHP)

The National Public Health Partnership provides a structure for Australian, State and Territory Governments to work together to develop a joint intergovernmental agenda for public health in Australia. The NPHP website provides information on the National Public Health Partnership and the work programs of its subgroups.

www.nphp.gov.au

National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign

The National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign was launched by the Australian Government on Sunday 19 November 2006. This website has information on skin cancer for young people, parents and families, the media, health professionals and the broader community.

www.skincancer.gov.au

Working Together for a Healthy, Active Australia

The site provides access to practical information and up-dates, news for families, parents, teenagers, children and their carers and older Australians on healthy eating, regular physical activity, overweight and obesity, particularly for children and adolescents and active living.

www.healthyactive.gov.au