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Victoria's Better Health Channel provides a Health Services Directory page with various search options.
The Victorian Government Health Information website is a gateway to information on the provision of health services in Victoria.
You can also follow the links below to the information on services provided by HealthInsite information partners in Victoria.
Reviewed July 2009
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Independent living - aids and equipment
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Better Health Channel
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Aids such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints and braces, breast prostheses, wigs and home oxygen services can help children and adults gain more independence. Permanent residents of Victoria may be eligible for subsidised aids under the Victorian Aids and Equipment Program.
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Oct 2009
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Apply for funding
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Apply to the Cancer Council Victoria for funding to undertake cancer research through fellowships, studentships, scholarships and grants.
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Oct 2009
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Clearinghouse connectors
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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The monthly Clearinghouse Connector e-bulletin is designed to connect professionals and organisations that work with women to the resources available in the Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse collection.
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Oct 2009
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The Cancer Council Victoria shop
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Shop online with Cancer Council Victoria for sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, workwear, costmetics, cards, gifts and more. Proceeds fund cancer research, education, support and prevention programs.
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Sep 2009
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Cancer support groups
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Cancer support groups meet regularly to discuss common issues.
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Jul 2009
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Diabetes services
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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The Baker IDI diabetes clinic provides the highest quality medical care and support services for the management of diabetes and its complications. We are committed to delivering excellence in patient care offering a highly integrated team of qualified and experienced health professionals with direct links to the latest diabetes clinical research.
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Jul 2009
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Healthy heart clinics
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Baker IDI clinicians provide a consultative service for patients with high blood pressure, high blood lipids and a full range of adult cardiology problems through the clinics of the Heart Centre at the Alfred Hospital.
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Jul 2009
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Health services
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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A one-stop shop of complete patient care, diagnosis and advice is available under Baker IDI's diabetes and heart clinics. Being at the frontline of disease care and management will ensure that our researchers closely understand not just the biology, but also the human effects of disease. Our medical clinics provide specialist care for thousands of patients each year through an integrated model.
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Jul 2009
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Health professional updates
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria conducts regular asthma update sessions for health professionals throughout Victoria. These sessions are held principally in regional locations but are also conducted in metropolitan areas.
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Jul 2009
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Asthma HelpLine
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
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The Asthma Victoria HelpLine offers independent advice, education, counselling and support.
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Jul 2009
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Emergency Asthma Management course
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
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The nationally accredited Course in Emergency Asthma Management is designed to promote standardised protocols for treating an asthma emergency, raise awareness of asthma and emergency asthma management, promote development of an asthma policy and provide a registration protocol which enables access to reliever medication for first aid kits.
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Jul 2009
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Family cancer services
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Contact details and information about the Victorian Family Cancer Genetics Service, which is part of Cancer Council Victoria.
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May 2009
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Aged care - helping people at home
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Better Health Channel
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Older people who wish to live at home can access services from the Australian Commonwealth and State Governments. These include rails to help prevent falls, nursing services and personal alarms.
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Mar 2009
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Go for your life Infoline
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Better Health Channel
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This Infoline can provide Victorians with information about developing a more healthy and active lifestyle. It's available for everyone: families, teenagers, young adults, adults and older adults. Information can be tailored to your specific needs.
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Dec 2008
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Disability - support for families
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Better Health Channel
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Making a Difference is a government program which provides family based support for Victorian families who have a relative affected by a disability. A variety of support and services may be provided, based on the needs of each family.
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Oct 2008
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Abortion services in Victoria
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Better Health Channel
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Most Victorian abortion service providers are located in Melbourne but there are clinics in rural Victoria. Costs vary between clinics. Medicare covers a portion of the cost. Some clinics provide discounted fees to students, health care card holders and others.
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Sep 2008
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Genetic services in Victoria
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Better Health Channel
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Genetic services in Victoria cover diagnosis, screening and testing, counselling and ongoing management of individuals and families with particular birth defects and genetic disorders. Services available include maternal serum screening (MSS), screening for all newborn babies for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and another 20 metabolic disorders, carrier screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) and thalassaemia screening.
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Sep 2008
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Rehabilitation clinics support independence
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Better Health Channel
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Community rehabilitation clinics help people who are disabled, frail, chronically ill or recovering from injury to live independently in their own homes. Clients can receive a range of health support services, such as physiotherapy and nursing.
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Jul 2008
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Parenting services
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Better Health Channel
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Parenting does not always come naturally. Being a parent takes practice and patience. There are a range of support services to help parents raise happy healthy children.
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Jul 2008
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Parenting centres support families
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Better Health Channel
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Early Parenting Centres provide help and support for families with children 0 to 36 months who have difficulties adjusting to, or establishing, feeding, sleep and other early childhood routines. Families can stay at the centres or attend a day program.
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Jul 2008
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