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Eye health and vision - Department of Health and Aged Care
suffer vision impairment and blindness at 3 times the rate of other Australians. have high rates of trachoma (an eye infection) in some areas. Some eye conditions are caused by genes or ageing. But you can reduce your risk of many eye conditions by caring for your eyes and leading a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to get regular eye tests.
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What we're doing about mental health
If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800. Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team in your state/territory. Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636. Find a list of services that can help you right now at Head to Health. If you need urgent care, go to the emergency department at your local hospital.
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Eye and vision health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Eye conditions include cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and trachoma. These can lead to loss of vision, which affects quality of life and reduces independence. We fund initiatives to help prevent and treat eye disease. Eye health support Eye health equipment. This initiative has provided more than 160 retinal cameras and associated training to:
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The Digital Health Blueprint and Action Plan 2023–2033
The Digital Health Blueprint 2023–2033 outlines the Australian Government’s ten-year vision for the role digital health capabilities will continue to play in delivering a more person-centred, connected, and sustainable health system for Australians.
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National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022–2032
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022–2032 and associated documents provide a vision and roadmap for building a sustainable workforce that is skilled, distributed and supported to deliver mental health treatment, care and support that meets current and future population needs.
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What are the effects of taking drugs? | Australian Government ...
stimulants – driving too fast or erratically, being aggressive behind the wheel, reduced vision, you can feel overconfident; depressants – driving too slowly, falling asleep at the wheel, veering out of your lane, your reactions are slower; hallucinogens – distorted vision, hard to correctly judge distances, seeing things that aren’t there.
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Australia's Long Term National Health Plan
The 2030 mental health vision, including a new strategy specifically for children under 12 years; The 10-year Primary Health Care Plan; Continued improvement of private health insurance; The 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy; The 10-year Medical Research Future Fund investment plan.
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What we do - Department of Health and Aged Care
Our vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. We aim to achieve our vision through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs and best practice regulation. Our strategic priorities include: better health and ageing outcomes for all Australians; an affordable, quality health and aged care system
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Effects of smoking and tobacco - Department of Health and Aged Care
Vision loss. Smoking damages the eye and can lead to macular degeneration – the main cause of blindness in Australia. Fertility problems. Smoking can make it more difficult to fall pregnant and affect sperm quality. Find out more about smoking, vaping and tobacco and pregnancy. Osteoporosis and menopause
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What are the effects of alcohol? | Australian Government Department of ...
Short-term effects. Drinking alcohol can affect your body straight away. A healthy person is likely to experience the following: BAC of up to 0.05: feeling of wellbeing. talkative, relaxed and more confident. BAC of 0.05 to 0.08: impaired judgement and movement. reduced inhibitions.
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