A-Z of health information

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) implements the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, which oversees 14 national health practitioner boards including the Chinese medicine, chiropractic, dental, pharmacy, physiotherapy and psychology boards.

The Australian Red Cross provides crisis relief and care to vulnerable people.

Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.

A person with Asperger syndrome often has trouble understanding the emotions of other people.

ASD is a complex disorder that affects a person's ability to interact with the world around them.

There is a range of services available for children and adults who have autism. These include the provision of information, assessment, early intervention therapies, help at school, behaviour support, family education and respite.

Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong condition, but you are not on your own and there are plenty of professionals and groups who can help.

There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased and can object to a coronial post mortem.

Learn how to prepare and cook food safely at home.