Health

Lifeline's Justlook - National database of low cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia.
http://justlook.org.au

Go for 2&5 - Public campaign to increase awareness about the benefits of healthy eating. Includes nutritional information, state initiatives, recipes and children's section.
http://www.gofor2and5.com.au

Med-E-Serv - Provider of online professional education for the health care sector. Includes information on conferences, group collaborations, standard programmes, and customised development.
http://www.medeserv.com.au/

MyDr - Provides articles and news items about diseases and conditions, tests, medications, health and fitness. Sponsored by the MIMS Consumer Health Group.
http://www.mydr.com.au

Virtual Medical Centre - Provides medical and health technology information to patients, families and professionals. Includes specialty sections with details of diseases, treatment and research. Free online membership.
http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com

National BBQ Day - Information on activities and fundraising for The National Heart Foundation of Australia.
http://www.nationalbbqday.com.au

e Medical Australia - A broad range of medical information, up to date news, the advice, support, plus chat rooms on key concerns and issues.
http://www.emedical.com.au

eMJA The Medical Journal of Australia - Reviewed journal of medical practice and clinical research.
http://www.mja.com.au/

Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association - Independent advocate for the public healthcare sector. Membership, jobs, publications, conferences and events, and news.
http://www.aushealthcare.com.au/

Nutrition Australia - Non-profit, independent body promoting the health and well-being of all Australians. Includes nutrition news and health facts.
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/

Australian Vaccination Network - Information and support for people who are concerned about the risks and benefits.
http://www.avn.org.au/

BC Medical Pty Ltd - Australian representative of the McKenzie Institute, offering courses and products for use by practitioners of this method of physical therapy. Includes schedules, locations, and contact details.
http://www.backcare4u.com.au/

Health Information - Links to evidence-based and non-commercial sites are grouped by life stages and by topic. Includes a section on Australian resources.
http://www.healthinformation.com.au/

SunSmart - Program for reducing the incidence of skin cancer due to sun exposure. Includes details of campaigns and research, as well as information on sunburn and protection. Based in Australia and supported internationally by World Health Organization.
http://www.sunsmart.com.au/

The Health Report on ABC Radio National - Lists dates and summaries of current reports.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/healthrp.htm

Accessibility.com.au - News, research, resources and support for health professionals, carers and the disability community.
http://www.accessibility.com.au

HealthInsite - Independent information on diseases, fitness, aging, and health services. Includes a newsletter and events calendar. Sponsored by the Australian Government.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au

Victorian Poisons Information Centre - Provides Australia-wide contacts, advice on prevention, first aid guides, and information sheets to download on bites, stings, and household dangers.
http://www.rch.org.au/poisons/

Australian Spine Institute - Offering training programmes, software, and information booklets for physiotherapists. Includes course details, company profile, and practitioner resources.
http://www.spineinstitute.com.au/