helpful links
These links will connect you to other reputable organisations that provide information and support services related to a selection of prevalent women’s health issues. While we endeavour to maintain the functionality of these links, they are to external organisations so we cannot guarantee the currency of information provided on these sites
Anxiety:
Head to Health
WayAhead – Mental Health Association NSW
Body Image:
About Face
ReachOut Australia
Body Positive
Butterfly
Breast Cancer/Lymphoedema:
Lismore & District Breast Cancer Support Group
ph. 02 6620 2289
Cancer Council
Depression:
Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative
Black Dog Institute: depression & bipolar disorder information
Perinatal depression (beyondblue.org.au)
Eating Disorders:
Eating Disorders Association of Queensland
The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Gurze Books (specialising in books on eating disorders)
Something Fishy Eating Disorder site
Heart Health for Women:
The Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation free info line: 1300 362 787
Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia (help for families and increasing public awareness)
Mental Health:
Mental Health Line NSW
Reproductive Health:
Choices reproductive and sexual health
Family Planning NSW
Children by Choice
Reconciliation:
Share Our Pride
Reconciliaton Australia
Sexual Health:
Choices Sexual and Reproductive Health
Violence:
Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia
Our Watch: primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia
Sexual Assault and Family Violence Forensic Services
Women’s Health:
Australian Women’s Health Network
Women’s Health NSW
Queensland Women’s Health Inc.
Everything Period – Carefree
Jean Hailes