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Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on 24 March and is a chance to learn more about this illness. While tuberculosis (TB) is rare in Australia, it’s still important to know...

Raising awareness of TB on World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on 24 March and is a chance to learn more about this illness. While tuberculosis (TB) is rare in Australia, it’s still important to know...

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 booster

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 bo...

While the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, the virus hasn’t gone away. And because the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the illness is still...

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 bo...

While the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, the virus hasn’t gone away. And because the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the illness is still...

Top health habits for 2023

Top health habits for 2023

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to live a healthier life this year, then take a look at our round-up of top health habits for 2023. It will...

Top health habits for 2023

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to live a healthier life this year, then take a look at our round-up of top health habits for 2023. It will...

Gastro in children - an Australian parent's guide to symptoms, the contagious period and home care

Is gastro contagious, and how long does it last...

Quick answer Yes, gastro (gastroenteritis) is very contagious. Most people are infectious from when symptoms start until about 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea — though...

Is gastro contagious, and how long does it last...

Quick answer Yes, gastro (gastroenteritis) is very contagious. Most people are infectious from when symptoms start until about 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea — though...

What we know about strep A infection

What we know about strep A infection

You may have seen in the news that there has been a rise in severe strep A infection in Australia recently. If you’re wondering about strep A infection symptoms, how...

What we know about strep A infection

You may have seen in the news that there has been a rise in severe strep A infection in Australia recently. If you’re wondering about strep A infection symptoms, how...

The latest information on COVID-19 testing in Australia

The latest information on COVID-19 testing in A...

The Australian government has released information on COVID-19 testing from 1 January 2023. Testing is an important part of limiting the spread of the infection and getting the right care...

The latest information on COVID-19 testing in A...

The Australian government has released information on COVID-19 testing from 1 January 2023. Testing is an important part of limiting the spread of the infection and getting the right care...