Useful Information

Some of the medical contact numbers and medical links are as follows:

• Medicare

  Enquiries – 13 20 11
  Website – www.medicare.gov.au

• Emergency Telephone Numbers

  •  Box Hill Hospital – 9895 3333
  •  After Hours GP Clinic – 9899 9980
  •  Knox Private Hospital – 9210 7000
  •  Maroondah Hospital – 9871 3333
  •  Royal Children’s Hospital – 9345 5522
  •  Poisons Information Centre – 13 11 26

• Medical Links

  •  Children’s Health – www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo
  •  Dermatology – www.dermnetnz.org
  •  Diabetes Australia  – www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
  •  Heart health – www.heartfoundation.org.au
  •  Immunisations – https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation
  •  Indigenous Health – www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
  •  Medicines – www.nps.org.au/consumers
  •  Men’s Health – www.andrologyaustralia.org
  •  Women’s Health – www.thewomens.org.au
  •  General Health Information – www.health.gov.au

• Travel Links

  •  World Health Organisation – www.who.int/topics/travel/en/
  •  Australian Government Travel Advisory Service – www.smartraveller.gov.au