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Contact us - 32.73406

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Go for 2&5 fruit and vegetable campaign - 29.08866

The Go for 2&5 campaign ran in Western Australia from 2002 to 2012. The Go for 2&5 campaign aimed to increase awareness of the need to eat more fruit and vegetables and encourage increased consumption of fruit and vegetables.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 27.75145

This information only looks at contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB). It is about checking for exposure to TB bacteria.

Contact tracing - 26.10699

Contact tracing is the process by which any people (contacts) you may have passed a serious infection on to are identified, diagnosed and then treated. This process stops infections and diseases spreading further through the community.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 23.90091

How to buy, use, store and dispose of household products that contain chemicals and poisons.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 23.89089

Acanthamoeba, a form of amoeba, may cause infection in people wearing contact lenses. The lenses may cause microscopic abrasions on the surface of the eye, which will allow the amoeba to enter the eye from water or on contact lenses.

Asbestos – contact details - 22.78522

Extensive use of asbestos in Western Australia up until 1987, especially in building products, has resulted in widespread presence of asbestos materials in the community.

COVID-19 cases and contacts - 22.25

To help protect people most at risk from COVID-19, COVID-19 cases and close contacts should not visit high-risk settings, such as: hospitals residential disability, mental health and aged care facilities other healthcare settings (e.g. GP clinics, dental services, physiotherapy, Aboriginal Medical Services)

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) - 21.5

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) refers to asking for medical help to end your life if you have a disease or illness that is so severe it is going to cause your death and your suffering cannot be relieved in a manner tolerable to you.

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 19.48677

Contact tracing is a process used to stop the spread of many different infections in the community. This information only looks at contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B.

WA Health freedom of information contacts - 18.75

List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Contact details for population/public health units - 18.19233

Contact details for regional and metropolitan population/public health units.

Child development 4–5 years - 15.07097

Four is when your child starts getting a ‘big picture’ view of the world. The big world seems exciting, but it can be hard to work out where they fit. So getting it wrong – being too big and bold, or too small and frightened – are not uncommon extremes for your 4 year old.

Buying make up and skin products online - 14.5

Know about the potential health risks associated with cosmetics manufactured outside of Australia and available for purchase online.

Outpatient Direct - 14

Outpatient Direct is a WA based telephone service that assists some WA public hospital patients to manage their outpatient appointments at certain specialties/clinics.

Anita Clayton Centre - 13.26617

Location and contact details for the Anita Clayton Centre. ACROD parking is available onsite.

World Hepatitis Day 2025 – It’s time for action - 12.25

World Hepatitis Day 2025 on 28 July aims to mobilise action on the virtual elimination of viral hepatitis C and improve treatment uptake of hepatitis B in Australia.

Buying food - 12

Bedwetting - 10.69514

Bedwetting is common in childhood. Most children are dry during the day at around 3 years old and are dry at night by 5, but it's not uncommon for pre-schoolers to wet the bed from time to time. If your child is 5 or over and still wetting the bed, get some help.

Hepatitis C - 10.0276

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. It’s passed on by blood-to-blood contact, when infected blood enters another person’s bloodstream. It is sometimes called ‘hep C’.

Bipolar disorder - 10

Bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic depression) is a mental illness that affects normal function of the brain.

Free influenza vaccines extended to 31 July 2025 as cases continue to rise - 10

Western Australians will now have until 31 July to access free influenza vaccines, giving them more time to get protected as influenza cases continue to rise.

P1 and P2 face masks - 9.5

A P2 disposable face respirator, also called face mask can be worn for protection against health hazards from the environment, working around the home or hobbies.

Cervical Screening Registry - 9.368032

The WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) manages a central confidential database of cervical screening and other cervical test results for individuals in Western Australia.

Food labelling - 9.336582

Food labels provide you with enough information to make an informed choice when you buy food.

Emergency ambulance fees for seniors and pensioners - 9.25

For the purposes of using ambulance services, if you are over 65 years of age and permanently reside in Western Australia, you are considered either a senior citizen or an aged pensioner, and may be entitled to certain free or discounted ambulance services.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 8.5

The Cancer Nurse Coordination Service is a team of specialist nurses located in both metropolitan Perth and rural regions of Western Australia.

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 8.394885

Maternity hospitals available in the Goldfields region of Western Australia include Kalgoorlie Hospital and Esperance Hospital.

Having a baby in the Midwest - 8.394885

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the midwest region of Western Australia

24-Hour Movement Guidelines for all Australians - 8.345076

The Federal Department of Health produces national guidelines on childhood physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep with the aim of promoting healthier and more active kids.

Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights in WA - 8.25

The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes the rights that you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving health care.

Sterilising teats, bottles and dummies - 8.186361

Everything that comes into contact with an infant’s food needs thorough cleaning and sterilising. This includes bottles, teats, cups, utensils & dummies or pacifiers.

New nitrous oxide restrictions - 8

Tougher regulations to protect young people from the harmful effects of nitrous oxide (NO2), known as ‘nangs’ have been introduced today.

Using household chemicals safely - 8

How to safely use household chemicals that are found in cleaning, cosmetic, pet care, car and garden products and medications.

Getting help – alcohol and other drug use - 8

Information on recognising and getting help for alcohol and other drug use.

Asbestos in and around the home - 8

If your house was built before 1990 then it is likely that you have building products in your home that contains asbestos.

Emergency and crisis - 8

There is a range of services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

Nitrous oxide (nangs) - 8

Nitrous oxide is a colourless, non-flammable gas, people sometimes deliberately inhale nitrous oxide to produce mood altering effects.

Public hospital patient feedback - 8

List of patient/consumer liaison contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation - 8

From April 2024, the RSV immunisation, nirsevimab (Beyfortus®) will be available to eligible babies and children born from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.

Influenza (flu) vaccine - 8

For best protection against influenza, commonly known as flu, people are strongly advised to get the influenza vaccine every year.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 7.550072

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people including fact sheets, posters, videos, radio messages and support phone lists.

Access your WA Health medical records - 7.5

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 you can access your WA Health medical records.

Water filters for your home - 7

Many types of water filters are available for purchase or hire. They range from the simple bench top style to sophisticated systems requiring special plumbing and electrical work.

Child development 3–6 months - 6.995513

Your baby’s come a long way in his first 3 months. They’re probably now a very social being who loves being with you and having fun together.

New hub for immunisation information - 6.898338

Launched as part of the ‘Don’t Assume You’re Immune’ campaign, the new Immunisation WA website is your gateway to all you need to know about immunisation, vaccination and vaccines.

Understanding the dying process - 6.75

Information for families to help them work through some of the difficult questions and issues around what happens when someone dies.

Medicines and poisons - 6.569865

When medicines and poisons are used properly they can be of great help, for example in treating illness, controlling agricultural pests and making effective household cleaning products

Swimming pools and spas - 6.5

It is your responsibility to ensure your swimming pool or spa is safe to use.

Chlamydia - 6.5

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia, particularly among young people aged between 15 and 25 years.