Health and community services for people with chronic health issues
Local health centres and services
Community Health Centres are providers of a vast range of primary care and allied health services. They are not-for-profit organisations funded through a mix of council, state and federal government health programs. The services available will vary depending on the centre and practitioners may include GP’s, counsellors, podiatrists, dieticians, physiotherapists, and dentists.
Many councils and community health centres can also provide you with information about other service suppliers such as volunteer drivers, home help, meals-on-wheels and occupational therapy programs.
See the health services directories list below to help find a health service in your area.
Health service directories
Including government and non-government services, hospitals, pharmacies, and more.
National
National Health Service Directory (NHSD)
My Community Directory
Australian Government Department of Human Services – Service Finder
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Health – Find a Health Service
New South Wales
Human Services Network
or
NSW Government Health – Find Your Health Service
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Primary Health Network
Queensland
Health Service Finder
South Australia
SA Health – Health Services
Tasmania
Primary Health Tasmania
Victoria
Health Vic – Hospital and Health Services Directory
Western Australia
Health WA – Services Search
Telehealth services
Disability service organisations
Disability Services Australia
Disability Employment Services
Arthritis information and management organisations
National
CreakyJoints Australia
Arthritis Australia
Move Muscle Bone and Joint Health (formerly Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria)
Australian Capital Territory
Arthritis Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW
Northern Territory
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Northern Territory
Queensland
Arthritis Queensland
South Australia
Arthritis South Australia
Tasmania
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Tasmania
Victoria
Move Muscle Bone and Joint Health (formerly Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria)
Western Australia
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Western Australia
Other organisations and support groups
CreakyJoints Australia – Australian arthritis support group directory
Australian Rheumatology Association
Chronic Illness Alliance
Bridges and Pathways
Joint Pain Relief
Consumer representation and advocacy
CreakyJoints Australia
Health Issues Centre
Consumer Health Forum of Australia
Other resources
Multi-Purpose Taxi Program and Taxi Card
Australian Disability Parking Scheme
National Public Toilet Map
Independent Living Centres Australia
AidaCare Healthcare Equipment
Government pensions, benefits and services
NB: Not all health and community organisations are listed in the above directories. See your local directories or contact your council for more information about services available in your area.
