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Insight: Centre for alcohol and other drug training and workforce development

Brief interventions for a healthy lifestyle: Maternal health

Brief interventions for a healthy lifestyle: Maternal health

The Maternal Health toolkit comprises of brief intervention eLearning modules for health professionals working within maternal health. Modules cover risk factors such as alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, nutrition and physical activity. A culturally adapted module is also available for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

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Stroke Foundation

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A broad range of resources to support patients and their families following a stroke, including physical and mental health and navigating support systems.

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NSW Health

First 2000 days webinar series

First 2000 days webinar series

First 2000 Days webinar series aims to build capacity of service providers and health professionals to provide support and referral pathways to families and young children in the First 2000 Days of life. The webinar series covers topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, sleep and mental health.

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Menzies School of Health Research

Getting healthy before pregnancy – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Getting healthy before pregnancy – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

This flipchart has been co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to improve knowledge and understanding of preconception health. It outlines key conditions and risk behaviours that can affect the fertility of men and women, the health of a woman and her unborn baby during pregnancy, and the future child’s health.

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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice (Red book)

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice (Red book)

The Red Book is designed to provide the general practice team with guidance on opportunistic and proactive preventive care. It provides a comprehensive and concise set of recommendations for patients with additional information about tailoring advice depending on risk and need. (PDF, 3.0MB)

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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting

Guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting

These guidelines (The Green Book) aim to provide general practice with knowledge within preventative care to create clear and actionable plans to improve preventive care.

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Your Fertility

How to get ready to be a dad

How to get ready to be a dad

A flyer which supports future fathers with information about the impact of their health of on their fertility and the future health of their baby. (PDF, 1.9MB)

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National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The National Guide is intended for all health professionals delivering primary healthcare across the lifecycle to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It aims to prevent disease, detect early and unrecognised disease, promoting health whilst considering regional and local circumstances.

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Your Fertility

Parenting before conception – Epigenetics

Parenting before conception – Epigenetics

Information for future parents on the importance of health of both mothers and fathers before and around the time of conception. This flyer describes epigenetics – the influences of gene expression on the health of the baby at birth and also into adulthood. (PDF, 1.9MB)

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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Planning for pregnancy

Planning for pregnancy

A pamphlet to support women planning a pregnancy to make positive changes to their preconception health including areas of nutrition, smoking and alcohol cessation. (PDF, 1.1MB)

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Department of Health

Planning for your pregnancy

Planning for your pregnancy

A webpage for women with information about recommended health behaviour changes during the 3-6 months prior to pregnancy to increase fertility, improve pregnancy outcomes, and assist with recovery from birth.

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Your Fertility

Pre-conception checklist for men

Pre-conception checklist for men

A one-page checklist men can follow to boost their chance of conceiving a healthy baby, including managing weight, exercising regularly and eating well, cut out smoking, limit alcohol and avoid recreational drugs. (PDF, 195KB)

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