Useful Links_Health
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Beyondblue
Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
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Cancer Council Australia
National non-government cancer control organisation with the aim of facilitating prevention, research, support, and care.
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Heartburn Council
Heartburn is a burning sensation that rises from your stomach or lower chest up towards your throat. Occasionally it may feel like food is coming back up, and you may get an acid or bitter taste in the back of the mouth. Heartburn is often worse after eating, or when lying down, straining or bending over. Heartburn is very common, up to 1 in 5 experience heartburn at least once a week. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GORD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease).
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Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education
FARE is an independent charitable organisation working to prevent the harmful use of alcohol in Australia. Our mission is to help Australia change the way it drinks by: Helping communities to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harms, building the case for alcohol policy reform and engaging Australians in conversations about our drinking culture. Over the last 10 years we have invested more than $115 million, helped 750 organisations and funded over 1,400 projects tackling the harms caused by alcohol misuse.
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Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Macular Degeneration Foundation is a national organisation based in Sydney, meeting the needs of the Macular Degeneration community across Australia. The Foundation's key charter is to work for those with Macular Degeneration. It is a 'patient driven' organisation working with key stakeholders including people with Macular Degeneration, their families and carers; Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, General Practitioners, Associations and Industry Groups and Government at all levels. Programs are directed towards education, awareness, early detection and treatments, support services and representation.
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National Prescribing Service
National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) is an independent, non-profit organisation for Quality Use of Medicines.
We provide accurate, balanced, evidence-based information and services to help people choose if, when and how to use medicines to improve their health and wellbeing.
We are member-based, and work in partnership with health professionals, consumers, government and the pharmaceutical industry.
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National Stroke Foundation
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
