Australian Government

Carer Skills – Social Connections

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Carer Gateway has a range of online skills courses to support wellbeing and understanding of legal responsibilities relating to the caring role. This module focuses on the impact of caring on your relationships with others and provides practical tips to increase social connectedness. Each free online self-paced learning modules takes 20–40 minutes to complete and you can download your responses to questions in the module to use as a resource and reminder. Read More

My Health Record

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A national, online health record system that provides a secure summary of your health information. You control what goes into it and you can share it with healthcare professionals. Read More

Health Direct

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A government funded service providing quality health information, guidance and advice. Read More

Chronic Disease General Practitioner (GP) Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

These plans can be provided by your GP if you have a chronic medical condition. They help you to coordinate your care and provide subsidised access to multidisciplinary care including exercise physiology, dietetic and psychology services among others. Read More

Australian Human Rights Commission

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information on human rights in Australia including children's rights, disability rights, rights for diverse community and health and workplace rights. Read More

Centrelink

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Centrelink provides a range of services and benefits for Australian’s at times of change. These include Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Disability Support Pensions, Mobility Allowance and the Health Care Card. If you are eligible for a Health Care Card you can access services including bulk billing for GP appointments, greater Medicare rebates and cheaper prescriptions among others. Read More

Department of Health

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about the health system, health care, health conditions and supports like General Practitioner (GP) Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements that are available to support your health and wellbeing and access to physical and mental health care. Read More

Fair Work Commission

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal that provides information about workplace law, rights and responsibilities. Read More

Medicare

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Medicare is the Australian system that provides access to a range of health services including lower cost GP visits, prescriptions and free care in public hospitals. You need to register online to access Medicare services. When you turn 15 you can apply for your own Medicare card. Read More

Money Smart

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Money Smart helps Australian's to take control of their money with free tips, tools, information and guidance. Read More