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Contact us - 32.53409

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Contact tracing - 24.01611

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.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 23.79712

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.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 23.65957

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

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 21.97389

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

Asbestos – contact details - 20.71794

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.

Sewage spills - 19.75

A sewage spill is when sewage from a waste treatment cycle overflows, leaks or spills into a body of water or onto land, or into a building.

Contact details for population/public health units - 18.09867

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

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 17.39771

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 - 16.75

List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Drugs - 15.02966

A drug is any substance (with the exception of food and water) which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically.

Stay safe – Drug Aware - 14.84351

There is no safe level of illicit drug use.

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.

Clean-up guide for small mercury spills in the home - 14.25

Information on common sources of mercury in the home and recommended clean-up procedures for small mercury spills at home.

COVID-19 cases and contacts - 12.25

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)

Drinking water in Western Australia - 12

About 90 per cent of Western Australians receive drinking water from licensed and regulated public drinking water supply systems (known as scheme suppliers).

Mental illness specialised services for children and adolescents - 12

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides a number of specialised services which support infants, children and young people with complex mental health needs.

Damaged chemicals, poison and pesticides - 11.25

Take extreme care when handling any spills or containers of suspected poisons, chemicals, gases or pesticides, especially if containers are damaged.

Anita Clayton Centre - 11.20607

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

Buying food - 10

Food labelling - 9.407339

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

GPs - 9.232189

A GP, or general practitioner, is often the first health professional you talk to about your physical and mental health. They are also known as a family doctor or medical practitioner and usually work in a small private practice, clinic or surgery.

Hepatitis C - 8.00135

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’.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 7.553562

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

Cervical Screening Registry - 7.37305

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.

Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas - 7.057626

If you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or share needles or unsterile medical equipment you face a significant risk of getting sexually transmitted infections or blood-borne viruses.

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.

New hub for immunisation information - 6.946835

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.

Public hospital patient feedback - 6.75

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

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 6.5

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 Pilbara - 6.453569

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

Having a baby in the Wheatbelt - 6.402385

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

Having a baby in the Great Southern - 6.402385

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Great Southern region of Western Australia

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 6.402385

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

Having a baby in the Midwest - 6.402385

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

Avian influenza (bird flu) - 6.307734

Avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds, Rarely, people may be infected after close contact with infected birds.

Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) - 6.263753

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections or diseases that are passed on during unprotected sex with an infected partner. This includes vaginal, anal or oral sex.

Information for people diagnosed with mpox (monkeypox) virus - 6.25

If your test is positive for MPX, you will be contacted by public health, who will advise about staying at home and leaving the house for essential activities.

Having a baby in the Kimberley - 6.242589

Maternity hospitals in the Kimberley include Broome Hospital, Derby Hospital and Kununurra Hospital. The Halls Creek Aboriginal Medical Service and Fitzroy Crossing Community Health Service also provide a Community Midwifery Service, breastfeeding support and help with referrals to other health care providers.

Algal bloom warning for Mullaloo Beach - 6.230731

Beach goers to Mullaloo Beach should avoid contact with any murky or discoloured water, as it may be an algal bloom.

Sterilising teats, bottles and dummies - 6.159284

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

Having a baby in the South West - 6.143953

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the South West region of Western Australia

Bipolar disorder - 6

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

Getting started with breastfeeding - 5.671998

Skin-to-skin contact between you and your baby is important after birth to encourage bonding and release hormones that assist breastfeeding. Not all babies are able to feed immediately after birth. The first feed is when you and your baby are ready.

Telehealth – delivering virtual care closer to home - 5.5

Telehealth is a health appointment by videoconference, connecting you with your medical specialist, allied health professional or nurse.

Access your WA Health medical records - 5.5

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

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) - 4

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.

Compliments and complaints about health services - 4

New nitrous oxide restrictions - 4

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

Human papillomavirus vaccine changes to one dose - 4

From 6 February 2023, adolescents in Australia will only need one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.