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Chronic Illness

Introduction  Seeking support for managing a chronic illness or health condition helps maintain your long-term health. You are the expert in how your condition affects

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Emergency Department

Introduction  The Emergency Department (ED) is an important part of a hospital. It provides urgent care for people who are seriously ill or badly injured.

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Medicare

Introduction Medicare is Australia’s public health insurance scheme. That means that if you are enrolled in Medicare or on your parent/guardians Medicare card, the government

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Visiting the Doctor

Introduction You might have some questions about visiting a doctor. What do I need to bring? Which doctor or health service can I go to?

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Your Rights at the Doctor

Introduction When visiting  a doctor you should feel safe and respected. Your doctor should be someone you can talk to and trust. When you decide to

Need emergency assistance?

As the peak body for young people and youth services in NSW, Youth Action does not provide direct referrals to support services. If you are in distress or require urgent assistance, the following support lines are available.

If there’s immediate risk of harm to yourself or other, please call:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Crisis & Suicide prevention support 24/7)

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 (Mental health support 24/7) 

Link2Home: 1800 152 152 (For those experiencing homelessness 24/7)

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7)

ParentLine: 1300 1300 52 (9am to 9pm weekdays, 4pm to 9pm weekends)