Medical Advice and Links
Health Information
- Better Health Channel by the Victorian government, provides articles on health related topics, healthy eating resources, a medical library, fun health tools, and current health news and events.
- CBS HealthWatch - the latest health news items.
- Go Ask Alice! a leading health Q & A internet service by the Columbia University.
- First Aid from St John Ambulance Australia
- HealthInsite a Commonwealth Government of Australia initiative, provides a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
- Interactive Health Quizzes from MayoClinic.com
- NSW Health A-Z Health Topics
- NSW Health Services Directory
Alcohol and Drugs
- Australian Drug Foundation provides information on alcohol and drugs.
- NSW Office of Drug Policy
- Quit by the Cancer Council Victoria encourages smokers to quit and aims to raise the awareness of other tobacco related issues.
Mens Health Issues
Nutrition
- Nutrition Australia is an independent body that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians.
Relationships
- Sex!Life! by Family Planning Victoria provides information on relationships, contraception, sexuality, and your body.
Travel Health
- International Travel and Health
- The Travel Doctor (TMVC) provides vaccination advice, travel health advice, clinic details and current health alerts for overseas travel.
Womens Health Issues
- Femalelife.com by Schering Pty Limited, Sydney, provides information on women's sexuality, contraception and well-being.
- The Jean Hailes Foundation provides information, news and events on women's health issues.
Youth Health Issues
- Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. It provides information on mental health, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, university, work and relationships.
- Youth.NSW - Health
For International Students
For Macquarie Staff
- Staff Mates is a bold initiative aimed at improving the health and well being of Macquarie University Staff, through innovative programs of the highest quality. It is proudly brought to you by the Macquarie University Sports Association (MUSA) in conjunction with the University Executive Council.