The Heart Foundation
This service provides you with information on chronic heart failure, as well as other heart related issues.
Call: 1300 36 27 87
Website: www.heartfoundation.org.au
Heart Foundation (Victoria Division)
Provides information about activities and events in Victoria.
Call: 03 9329 8511
Go for Your Life government website (the Adults Section has ideas on how to be active & where to find sports centres, community groups, dance schools etc): www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au
Victorian Government health website (covers all health topics): www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Healthy Food Guide (Australian food & nutrition magazine written by dietitians): www.healthyfoodguide.com.au
Heart Support Australia
A national volunteer run support organisation for people with cardiac conditions.
Local branches provide activities and encouragement to cardiac patients.
Website: www.heartnet.org.au
Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia
Provides information regarding cardiomyopathy and gives members a chance to share experiences and support each other.
Call: 1300 36 27 87 to find a group nearest you.
The National Prescribing Service or the Medicines Line
Provides clients with information on all types of medication including complementary medicines.
Call: 1300 888 763
Website: www.nps.org.au
beyondblue: the National Depression Initiative
For support, information and advice on depression.
Call: 1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Commonwealth Care Link Centres
Provides information on community aged care, disability services and services to support independent living in the community.
Call: Freecall 1800 052 222
Website: http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd
Grief Line
Telephone counselling for the bereaved. Operates Monday – Friday 9.00am-4.30 pm.
Call: 9596 7799
Lifeline
Offers 24 hour telephone crisis counselling service.
Call: 13 11 14
Nurse on Call
24 hour health advisory hotline provided by registered nurses.
Call: 1300 60 60 24
Office of the Public Advocate
Provides information about guardianship, medical enduring power of attorney and administration of personal affairs.
Call: 1300 309 337
Website: www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au
Royal District Nursing Service
Registered nurses that provide home-based nursing care
Call: 1300 33 44 55
Website: www.rdns.com.au
Suicide Helpline
Call: 1300 651 251
Quitline
Provides support, information and advice on how to stop smoking.
Call: 13 78 48
International Osteoporosis Foundation
www.iofbonehealth.org
Osteoporosis Australia
www.osteoporosis.org.au
Jean Hailes Foundation (health information for women)
www.bonehealthforlife.org.au
Health Central’s Osteoporosis site (latest news plus patient stories)
www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada
www.osteoporosis.ca
Dietitians Association of Australia (advice, practical tips, recipes, virtual shopping, how to find a dietitian)
www.daa.asn.au
Taste recipe website (simple, easy to follow recipes)
www.taste.com.au
Dairy Australia (nutrition info, recipes)
www.dairy.com.au/consumers
Nuts for Life (nutrition info, recipes)
www.nutsforlife.com.au
Australian Association for Exercise & Sports Science (find an accredited Exercise Physiologist)
www.aaess.com.au
Osteopenia (full of practical information, including animated exercises)
www.osteopenia3.com
Arthritis Australia (go to Fact Sheets for information relating to arthritis)
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
Council on the Ageing ("Living Longer Living Stronger"program) www.cota.org.au
YMCA’s Fitness Centres (go to Sport & Recreation then click on Contact my local YMCA to locate a centre near you)
www.ymca.org.au
Chiropracter’s Association of Australia (see brochure on exercises for spinal health)
www.straightenupaustralia.com.au
"Citracal" BEST Exercise Program (exercise instructions with video demonstrations)
www.citracal.com/best
Disclaimer: Remedy Healthcare Group does not endorse or recommend medications or brands in these links, or have affiliation with these companies.