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Useful contacts for chronic diseases
Aged Care Information
For aged care information call 1800 200 422.Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
You can contact the TIS on 13 14 50 (for the cost of a local call) if you need assistance in any language other than English. They will connect you to 1800 200 422 and will interpret for you.Asthma
- Asthma Australia, 1800 645 130
- National Asthma Council Australia, 1800 032 495
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Australian Lung Foundation, 1800 654 301
Cancer
- The Cancer Council of Australia cancer helpline 13 11 20
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
- Prostate Cancer Foundation
Heart disease and stroke
- National Heart Foundation of Australia Heartline 1300 362 787
- National Stroke Foundation, 1800 787 653
- Heart Research Centre
- Heart Support Australia Ltd
Diabetes
- Diabetes Australia (more information) helpline 1300 136 588
- Diabetes Multilingual website
Arthritis
- Arthritis Australia (more information) 1800 111 101
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- OT Australia (occupational therapists)
- Australian Rheumatology Association
- Osteoporosis Australia