Resources

> Patient / Consumer Organisations

The following are patient/consumer organisations can provide advice about finding support networks and healthcare services:

Consumers Health Forum of Australia
Web: www.chf.org.au
Phone: 02 6273 5444

Health Consumers NSW
Web: www.hcnsw.org.au
Phone: 02 9986 1082

Choosing Wisely Australia
Web: www.choosingwisely.org.au
Phone: 02 8217 8700

Navigating the Healthcare Neighbourhood – Getting the Best from Your GP
Web: https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/nhn/patients/getting-the-best-from-your-gp-visit

NPS MedicineWise
Web: www.nps.org.au/medicines
Phone: 02 8217 8700

Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
Web: www.safetyandquality.gov.au/national-priorities/charter-of-healthcare-rights
Phone: 02 9126 3600

> Government websites with Health Information

Healthdirect
24 Hour Health Advice
Web: www.healthdirect.gov.au
Phone: 1800 022 222

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Support Information
Web: www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au
Phone: 1800 882 436

mindhealthconnect
Web: www.mindhealthconnect.org.au

My Aged Care
Web: www.myagedcare.gov.au
Phone: 1800 200 422

Poisons Information Centre
Web: www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 13 11 26

Emergency Assistance
Web: www.triplezero.gov.au
Phone: 000