A-Z of health information

Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. People should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to. That’s why the Victorian Government is making free pads and tampons available across Victoria.

FReeZA supports young Victorians to get involved in community life through planning and staging drug, alcohol and smoke-free music and cultural events for other young people in their local community.

To the casual observer, a person with Friedreich's ataxia may seem to be drunk.

Exhaustion, hunger and dehydration further lower the body's defences against frostbite.

Eating fruit and vegetables can help protect against some diseases including diabetes and some cancers.

It is the funeral directors job to help with many of the legal responsibilities, including the death certificate.

Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

Gambler's Help offers free, confidential support, advice and information to gamblers, their family and friends. Young people affected by gambling can also call Gambler's Help Youthline.

Various organisations can offer support, assistance and counselling for people who have gambling problems.

You may feel angry, hurt and betrayed when you discover that a family member or friend has a gambling problem.