Chronic Diseases Management Office
External Links
The resource links below are external of New South Wales Department of Health. Contents, materials and views are of their respective owners.
Asthma Foundation NSW aims to enhance the lifestyle, health and wellbeing of people with asthma through information, education, advocacy, research and community programs.
- Arthritis NSW/ Osteoporosis NSW
Arthritis NSW is a non-government health charity that seeks to improve the quality of life of those affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Osteoporosis NSW is an activity of Arthritis NSW and supports people living with osteoporosis.
- Aged and Community Services Association of NSW and ACT
The leading peak organisation for aged care services, community care services and retirement villages in NSW & ACT.
- Agency for Clinical Innovation
Established by the NSW Government in direct response to the Garling Inquiry into Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals, the ACI is building on the work of the Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce, and engaging doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, managers and the wider community in the process of designing high quality, safe and cost-effective ways to care for patients within the NSW public health system.
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia.
The ADMA Integrated Chronic Disease Management Online Clearinghouse stores practical resources and tools relevant to disease management services, plus brief explanations of their development and use, which have been uploaded by their authors where others can then search and access them.
The mission of the Australian Lung Foundation is to raise awareness of lung disease, promote lung health, provide advocacy, education and support services to those impacted by lung disease. The ALF also provide resources to health professionals to assist in the management of lung disease. Facilitates and encourage medical research into lung disease.
For information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, and where to get help, visit this site or contact the info line on 1300 22 4636 or infoline@beyondblue.org.au
Cancer Council NSW is a community funded, community focused cancer charity dedicated to the defeat of cancer.
Carers NSW is an association for relatives and friends caring for people with a disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependencies, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail. Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW.
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) developed this web site as a resource package specifically for healthcare professionals working in chronic disease management. It provides information for allied health professionals and general practice professionals on the most effective ways healthcare professionals can work together in multidisciplinary teams to achieve improved outcomes for patients with chronic and complex conditions. This web site includes information on allied health skills and discipline-specific competencies, a guide to Medicare's chronic disease management items and working with general practice staff, providing quick-find information that can be accessed during patient consultations.
Chronic Pain Australia's mission is to reduce the unneccesary suffering and isolation caused by chronic pain in the Australian community.
Diabetes Australia is a national federated body made up of state and territory organisations supporting people with diabetes and those professional and research bodies, particularly concerned with the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Our purpose is to help all people affected by diabetes and those at risk and to contribute to the search for a cure. Diabetes Australia works in partnership with diabetes health professionals and educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community.
General Practice NSW Ltd (GP NSW) is the State Based Organisation for Divisions of General Practice in NSW. Formerly known as the Alliance of NSW Divisions Ltd, GP NSW was incorporated in 1998. GP NSW was established to work at a state level to support and promote the work of NSW Divisions Network, to maintain good working relationships with NSW Health and other stakeholders and to maximise the capacity and influence of Divisions in the primary health care sector. These objectives are achieved through leadership, support and advocacy.
Health Consumers NSW is the independent peak health consumer organisation in NSW, providing the voice of health consumers in shaping policy and service.
The Heart Foundation is dedicated to reducing the dreadful effects of the number of people living with, or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.
HSNet is a free, secure website for staff working in the NSW human services sector. It provides a central location for sharing information across government and non-government agencies.
Kidney Health Australia are a not for profit organisation whose focus is to improve kidney health outcomes which lead to substantial improvements in the quality of life for people with kidney and urinary tract diseases, their families and carers, as well as developing initiatives that reduce the incidence of kidney disease in the Australian community.
The National Stroke Foundation is a not for profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
The Stroke Recovery Association of NSW aims to maximise the recovery of individuals who have suffered a stroke and reduce the impact on their family/carers and the community.