Kidney Health Australia
Kidney Health Information Service is a not for profit organisation whose focus is to improve kidney health outcomes. Information for families and health professionals on how to prevent, detect, support and connect. This aims to lead to substantial improvements to the quality of life for people with kidney and urinary tract diseases, their families and […]
QLD Positive People
Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a peer based organisation providing support to people living with HIV. QPP can offer support in the areas of HIV treatment information, support and management, peer support for those people newly diagnosed, people experiencing discrimination as a result of HIV and information and education regarding HIV prevention.
QHealth: 13HEALTH
13HEALTH is a phone line service for all Queenslanders to help take the worry out of health concerns. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the cost of a local call. Qualified staff will provide advice on who to talk to and how quickly it should be done.
Leukaemia Foundation
Leukaemia Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with all types of blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and other blood disorders. The foundation provides a range of services including accommodation, transport,information and education, practical support, health and well being, assessment and referral, grief support services including support groups.
Cancer Council Queensland
Cancer Council Queensland provide, via their 131120 information and support line, support to people diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends and health professionals. The 131120 team can provide cancer information, emotional and practical support and referral to Cancer Council Queensland’s support program and services. Anyone can contact Cancer Council Queensland to discuss anything cancer related […]
Redkite
Redkite an Australian cancer charity providing essential support to children and young people (0-24 years) with cancer, and their families and support networks. Services include information and counselling (phone and email), financial assistance, education and career support and bereavement support.
Caregiver’s Handbook for Advanced-Staged Huntington Disease
The aim of this handbook is to familiarize you with Huntington Disease, so that you can recognize its symptoms and know what to expect as it progresses. Included are some general principles of care and tips that other caregivers have found helpful. Produced by: Huntington Society of Canada
Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Queensland aim to help reduce the impact of the disease on patients, their families and carers. They achieve this by providing information, education, support and through raising awareness of MND and its impact.
Parkinson’s Queensland
Parkinson’s Queensland provides access to comprehensive and relevant services, encouraging independence and improved quality life for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Services include: library of resources, education sessions/workshops & information for patients and carers and support groups. As a peak state-wide agency they represent and provide advocacy seeking improved funding for services, research and awareness. They […]
Huntington’s Disease General Resources
Downloadable information guides to assist patients, families and carers of Huntington’s Disease. Produced by: Huntington Western Australia