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If you need medical or mental health support and your situation is life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000) or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

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  1. Information for Carers

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). This handout has information, guidance and support for you as a carer on how you can be involved in hospital care of the person you support. Canberra Health Services (CHS) recognises and

    Updated 3 Nov 2026

  2. Genital skin care

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). Genital skin is delicate and more likely to become irritated than other skin on your body. Good skin care can improve dry, itchy, and irritated skin. Sometimes your body can react to a product

    Sexual health Women's health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  3. Venesection

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). What is a venesection? A venesection is a procedure where a nurse or doctor takes some of your blood using a needle like a blood test or blood donation. Why am I having a venesection?

    Cancer information and services Information for inpatients Tests and procedures

    Updated 14 Aug 2026

  4. Balanitis

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). What is balanitis? Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis. Sometimes the foreskin might also be involved. It may be caused by too much bacteria or yeast growing on the

    Sexual health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  5. Chlamydia

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is the most common bacterial STI in Australia. It can cause an infection of the cervix (the lower part of the womb) and/or the urethra

    Sexual health Women's health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  6. Pulpotomy

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). A pulpotomy is where part of the nerve of a baby molar (back) tooth is removed. The nerve in the part of the tooth that sits above the gum is removed, leaving the part of the nerve within the

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  7. Gonorrhoea

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It can cause infection of the urethra (the tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body), anus, throat, cervix (the lower

    Sexual health Women's health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  8. Colposcopy

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). A colposcopy is a procedure where your cervix, vagina or vulva are examined under magnification with a colposcope. A colposcope is a magnifying instrument within a light source and looks like a

    Sexual health Women's health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

  9. Fathers Matter

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). Being a father/partner can be challenging. This is a major change in your life, and it can take time to adjust. You can:. talk about your experience and feelings with friends and family. talk

    Updated 9 Oct 2026

  10. Candidiasis

    In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000). Candidiasis (also called ‘thrush’) is a common condition. What are the symptoms of candidiasis? vulval and/or vaginal itching, soreness, burning and swelling. white, often lumpy vaginal

    Sexual health Women's health

    Updated 14 Jul 2026

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