While the smoking rate in Australian Aboriginal communities is decreasing, it is still more than three times the national average. Smoking is the cause of one in five deaths in Aboriginal communities.

If you have a child with a disability you can help improve their communication and movement by encouraging them to take part in daily activities. Children with back pain may grow into adults with ...

Tooth decay is a diet-related disease, caused by the bacteria in your mouth converting sugar into energy and producing acid as a waste product. Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks - children Encourage ...

With a heart attack every minute counts. The warning signs of a heart attack can be varied and may not always be sudden or severe. Find out more from cardiologist Professor Ian Meredith. Heart attack ...

When caring for a loved one with a terminal illness, it is important to look after your own mental health and wellbeing so that you will have the energy and strength required for your role as carer.

It’s important for your health that you get enough physical activity every day, and that you limit your sedentary behaviour. But getting the amount of physical activity you need doesn’t have to be ...

For children diagnosed with a disability, getting the support they need as early as possible will give them the best chance of minimising the long-term effects of the disability. Behaviours of concern ...

A child learning to walk receives important sensory information from the soles of their feet, and shoes can make walking more difficult. Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals Children’s Health and ...