Better Health Channel, Victorian Government

Website: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

Resources

Gay and lesbian issues - discrimination

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Gay_and_lesbian_issues_d...

This site discusses how homophobia and heteronormativity can affect the health of same-sex attracted women and your legal rights.  It also gives information on how to lodge a complaint if you have been discriminated against.

Women Centred: Yes

Menstruation - dysmenorrhoea

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Menstruation_dysmenorr...

Fact sheet about the different types of dysmenorrhoea and some treatment options.

Abortion pill- RU486 (mifepristone)

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Abortion_pill_RU486_(m...

This article explains the abortion pill, how it works, advantages and disadvantages and what to expect. RU486 is not yet available in Australia.

Abortion procedures

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Abortion_procedures?Open...

Discusses the surgical procedure of abortion, including possible complicatons and provides some practical tips for care before and after the procedure.

Women Centred: Yes

Abortion services in Victoria

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Abortion_services_in_Vic...

Provides a quick reference guide to clinics in metropolitan Melbourne that provide abortion services.

Contraception - all about

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Contraception_theme_page...

This Better Health Channel webpage provides links to further information for all forms of contraception and abortion.

Premenstrual syndrome

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/premenstrual_syndrome?...

This fact sheet is about premenstrual syndrome, its causes and treatment.

Resource Type: Word Doc
Women Centred: Yes

Chlamydia

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Chlamydia?OpenDocument

This fact sheet provides information on chlamydia, a silent sexually transmitted infection that is becoming more common.

Resource Type: Web Page (50.9 KB)

Facts About Body Image

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_image_for_men_and_w...

A concise and very informative fact sheet about basic body image issues and questions.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English

Helping Your Child's Body Image - Tips for Parents

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_image_tips_for_pare...

This printable fact sheet provides simple tips for parents to help foster positive body image and strong self-esteem in their children.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English

Women and Body Image

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_image_issues_for_wo...

A helpful, printable fact sheet for women which discusses some of the causes of poor body image and how to combat them.

Resource Type: PDF
Women Centred: Yes
Languages:English

Domestic Violence and Women with a Disability Fact Sheet

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Domestic_violence_and_wo...

This comprehensive fact sheet from the Victorian Government's Better Health Channel explains the types of violence women may experience, provides statistics, and suggests ways to overcome barriers to access help. The fact sheet also suggests places where you can get help.

Resource Type: Web Page
Women Centred: Yes