Pneumococcal disease
What is pneumococcal disease? Pneumococcal disease refers to illness caused by infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (sometimes shortened to
Antenatal care in Aboriginal communities
What is antenatal and postnatal care? Antenatal care is about getting care and support from your health care workers while
Health checks for indigenous people
Every aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander person of any age can get a free health check done every year. It’s
Skin infections – scabies
Skin infections are common, but they shouldn’t be. They can be easily treated and prevented, and no one has to
Early childhood – Aboriginal families
Early Childhood – Aboriginal Families The first five years of your child’s life make a big difference to the rest
Depression – Aboriginal health
Sometimes, people feel very sad and don’t know why. If you’ve felt this way for a while, it’s possible you
Diabetes – Aboriginal health
Diabetes is a serious condition that leads to having too much glucose in your blood. The side effects can affect
Ear infections – otitis media
Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. If this becomes infected, it can cause lots of trouble. The infection
Kidney failure
Most people are born with two kidneys, each kidney is about the size of an adult fist, and they sit