Health advice
Do you know what you’re vaping?
Vapes are not water. Vapes come in a number of flavours such as blueberry or bubble gum but can contain many harmful chemicals.
Advice on healthy living
It's important to know how to look after yourself, including caring for your body with nutrition and activities that sustain and improve your health.
Personal hygiene matters
Look after yourself! Personal hygiene is important for your health, relationships, and confidence. Caring for your body can help you make your best impression on others.
Staying healthy when working from home
Working from home has become a regular opportunity in many jobs - make sure to
manage your health and wellbeing in this modern work environment.
Teenager health
Find information about common health concerns in teenagers with these easy to read guides.
Eating disorders and body image
There are many different types of eating disorders from mild through to severe cases that can have dramatic health consequences. Learn more about types, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders.
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Do you have questions?
Youth Action, the NSW peak body representing young people, have created Ask for Health – a go-to spot for your health questions.
How to stay mentally and physically healthy
Learn how to stay healthy and support your social wellbeing.
Health And Wellbeing - Life Skills
Do you need a doctor?
Embarassed about a health issue or unsure if you need to see a doctor for treatment? The Sympton Checker can help guide you where to go.
Accessing medical services
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Getting your own medicare card
When you turn 15, you can get your own Medicare card. With a Medicare card you can get free or lower cost medical services and prescription medicine.
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How to visit the doctor and what to expect
Follow a young person who visits the doctor and learn about making appointments, getting free healthcare, problems the doctor can help with and patient privacy.
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Finding a doctor
Find private and bulk-billing doctors in your area.
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Finding a sexual health clinic
Sexual health clinics offer testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You can also discuss contraception or other sexual health concerns. Sexual health clinics are free and confidential. You do not need a Medicare card to visit
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Indigenous health, your way
The Our Health, Our Way resource aims to guide young Aboriginal people through the NSW health system in an accessible video series format. There are 7 videos to help you through your journey.
Find support services nearby using Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling, drugs and alcohol support services and much more. It is a free and anonymous service.
Related information
Drugs and alcohol
Understand your drinking or drug use behaviour and how to get help.
Mental health
Support and guidance for young people experiencing mental health issues.
Relationships
Understand how to have healthy relationships, manage your wellbeing and learn to cope with difficult personal situations.