Extreme weather

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Extreme weather and natural disasters are part of life in Australia. But with these extreme conditions comes health risks and hazards. Australians may experience risks to their health due to climate change. Learn how to protect yourself.

Bushfire health and safety

Bushfires have become a part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, prepare for a natural disaster

Drug abuse

Using drugs can affect your health, relationships, jobs and education. You or someone close to you may have a problem with drugs.

How to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol

Drugs are substances that affect how the body functions. Illegal drugs 

How alcohol affects your health

Many Australians drink some alcohol. Some people drink alcohol in amounts that are harmful to their health. This kind of drinking can cause death, disease, and injury.

Drug abuse

Using drugs can affect your health, relationships, jobs and education. You or someone close to you may have a problem with drugs.

How to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol

Drugs are substances that affect how the body functions. Illegal drugs 

How alcohol affects your health

Many Australians drink some alcohol. Some people drink alcohol in amounts that are harmful to their health. This kind of drinking can cause death, disease, and injury.

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