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Contact us - 32.45943

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Contact tracing - 24.0368

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 - 23.80845

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) - 23.65432

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 - 21.86383

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

Asbestos – contact details - 20.76446

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 - 18.23779

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

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 17.52352

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 - 14.98169

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.

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)

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.

Anita Clayton Centre - 11.29452

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

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.

Stay safe – Drug Aware - 10.79244

There is no safe level of illicit drug use.

Public hospital patient feedback - 10.75

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

Buying food - 10

Hepatitis C - 8.006869

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’.

Outpatient Direct - 8

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

Drinking water in Western Australia - 8

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

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 7.505272

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

Cervical Screening Registry - 7.30079

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 - 7.299781

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

Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas - 7.1073

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 - 6.793332

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.

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 - 6.322039

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

Avian influenza (bird flu) - 6.313206

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

Having a baby in the Midwest - 6.272887

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

Having a baby in the Great Southern - 6.272887

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

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 6.272887

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

Having a baby in the Wheatbelt - 6.272887

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

Algal bloom warning for Mullaloo Beach - 6.236243

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 - 6.164816

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 Kimberley - 6.119939

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.

Having a baby in the South West - 6.025909

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 - 5.677233

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.

GPs - 5.170142

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.

Information for people diagnosed with mpox (monkeypox) virus - 4.25

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.

Osteoarthritis - 4

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis or disease of the joints.

Perth Aboriginal services – youth services - 4

Youth services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Tips for getting professional help for perinatal anxiety or depression - 4

Anxiety and depression are fairly common during the perinatal period (that is, both during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby).

Storing and handling food - 4

Taking care when you store and handle food makes it last longer and can also reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Spleen health - 4

The spleen is an organ just below the ribcage that forms part of the immune system and filters the blood.