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Contact us - 52.78368

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Contact-us

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 42.89046

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Acanthamoeba-and-contact-lens-use

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 - 41.54362

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-tracing

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.

Where to get help for a chronic condition - 41

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Where-to-get-help-for-a-chronic-condition

There are a range of support organisations available to help people manage their chronic health condition.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 38.90849

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-tracing-for-tuberculosis-TB

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

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 37.89722

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-tracing-for-sexually-transmissible-infections-and-bloodborne-viruses

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.

Contact details for population/public health units - 37.34816

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-details-for-population-public-health-units

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

Aboriginal health – managing chronic conditions - 37

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Aboriginal-health-managing-chronic-health-conditions

Chronic disease accounts for two-thirds of premature deaths among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Buying make up and skin products online - 36.92776

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Purchasing-cosmetics-online

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

WA Health freedom of information contacts - 36.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/WA-Health-freedom-of-information-contacts

List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Asbestos – contact details - 36.21803

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contact-details

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.

Blood donor questionnaire and declaration - 35.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Blood-donor-questionnaire-and-declaration

Lifeblood uses a questionnaire to screen individuals wanting to donate blood to assess their suitability to donate. Donors are also required to make a declaration that the information they provide is given honestly and to the best of their knowledge, and they are informed that making false and misleading declarations has criminal consequences.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 34.47309

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Buying-using-storing-and-disposing-of-household-chemicals

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

Understanding the labels on household chemicals - 34.17291

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-the-labels-on-household-chemicals

Information on how to read and understand labels on common household products that contain chemicals.

Asbestos – contamination of soil - 32.31196

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contamination-of-soil

In most cases, soil contaminated by asbestos cement material is quite safe if properly managed.

Organ and tissue donation - 31.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Organ-and-tissue-donation

Find out more about organ and tissue donation.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 29.35753

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-information-for-Aboriginal-people

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

Environmental and background radiation - 28.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-and-background-radiation

In Western Australia, legislation specifies dose limits for ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Becoming an organ and tissue donor - 28.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Becoming-an-organ-and-tissue-donor

Find out more about organ and tissue donation, transplants and how to become a donor.

Prenatal screening for genetic conditions - 28.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Prenatal-screening-for-genetic-conditions

During your pregnancy, you may be offered a few tests to identify the risk of your baby having a genetic condition.

Being dependent on drugs - 28.22505

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Being-dependent-on-drugs

Information for Aboriginal people on what it means to be hooked (dependent) on drugs.

Medications and breastfeeding - 27.39627

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Medications-and-breastfeeding

While breastfeeding you may need to take medication for a few days to treat an acute illness, or on an ongoing basis to treat a chronic illness.

New hub for immunisation information - 26.94606

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/New-hub-for-immunisation-information

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.

Anita Clayton Centre - 26.20547

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anita-Clayton-Centre

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

Genetic conditions - 25.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Genetic-conditions

A genetic condition occurs when you inherit an altered (changed) gene from your parents that increases your risk of developing that particular condition. However not all genetic conditions are passed down from your parents, some gene changes occur randomly before you are born.

Testing or cleaning a house for drug contamination - 25.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Testing-or-cleaning-a-house-for-drug-contamination

Properties contaminated by meth or drug activities have varied levels of health risk. It is important to follow government guidance to manage this in a protective and cost-effective way, including choosing professionals. Be careful about unqualified service providers!

Mental illness treatments and medications - 25.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-illness-treatments-and-medications

Treatment for mental health issues is varied and can involve psychological therapy, community support programs and medication.

Contraceptive pill - 25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contraceptive-pill-the-pill

There are two types of contraceptive pill. The combined pill contains both the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. The other is the progesterone-only pill, sometimes called the mini-pill

Feral pigeon control - 24.80621

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Feral-pigeon-control

Information on feral pigeons and techniques that can be used around your home and property to destroy them.

COVID-19 cases and contacts - 24.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/COVID19-cases-and-contacts

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)

Tips for getting professional help for perinatal anxiety or depression - 24.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Tips-for-getting-professional-help-for-perinatal-anxiety-or-depression

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

Emergency contraception - 24.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Emergency-contraception

The ‘morning after’ pill or an intra-uterine device (IUD) can be used if a woman has unprotected sex or if contraception fails

Avoid rabies on your next trip - 24.36142

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2023/Avoid-rabies-on-your-next-trip

Avoid rabies on your next trip

Salmonella infection - 24.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Salmonella-infection

Salmonella infection (also known as salmonellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Salmonella bacteria.

Concussion - 24.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Concussion

The majority of head injuries are minor and scans are not required. However, it is important that you have someone at home with you for the next 24 hours in case you feel unwell.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) - 24.22643

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus

Health information and advice on the COVID-19 for the community.

Damaged chemicals, poison and pesticides - 24

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Damaged-chemicals-poison-and-pesticides

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

Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas - 23.80774

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Infections-transmitted-sexually-or-by-blood-overseas

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.

Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) - 23.42552

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-sexually-transmissible-infections-STIs

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.

Flood damaged on site wastewater systems - 23.10779

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Flood-damaged-on-site-wastewater-systems

Floodwaters or heavy rain may damage your septic tank, which is also known as an onsite wastewater system.

Clean-up guide for small mercury spills in the home - 23.01592

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Clean-up-guide-for-small-mercury-spills-in-the-home

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

Vaccines, vaccination and immunisation - 23

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-immunisation

Immunisation is the term used for the process of becoming immune to disease. It protects people against specific diseases by using the body’s natural defence mechanism – the immune response. A vaccine is the material used to induce immunity against infectious diseases. Vaccination refers to the act of giving a vaccine to a person.

Water tanks on your property - 22.82208

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Water-tanks-on-your-property

This information is designed to help you manage the quality of water in water tanks on your property.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 22.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cancer-Nurse-Coordination-Service

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

Information for people diagnosed with mpox (monkeypox) virus - 22.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/mpox-monkeypox/Positive-monkeypox-cases

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.

Immunisation records - 22.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Australian-Immunisation-Register

From 30 September 2016, the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) expanded to become the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), a national register that records immunisations given to people of all ages in Australia.

Rainwater tank contamination - 22.41161

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Rainwater-tank-contamination

Water in rainwater tanks on your property can be contaminated during or after a fire or flood, by ash, smoke, debris, bacteria, fire or firefighting activities.

COVID-19: Frontline health workers reveal worst is over but war goes on - 22.34953

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2023/COVID-19---Frontline-health-workers-reveal-worst-is-over-but-war-goes-on

COVID-19: Frontline health workers share their thoughts on COVID-19 moving forward.

When information overload strikes – how new parents can filter information - 21.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/When-information-overload-strikes-how-new-parents-can-filter-information

There’s no shortage of information about pregnancy and parenting.

Floatation tanks - 21.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Floatation-tanks

Floatation tanks are purpose-built tanks filled with water and Epsom salts. They are used to reduce external stimulation and promote relaxation.