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Everyone has the right to health care they need
Everyone should get the same quality health care.
People with intellectual disability need health care that suits them.
You might want help getting ready to see a doctor.
You might be worried about your health and need support to know what to do.
The information on this page can help you.
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Getting ready to see a health professionalYou can get more out of a health appointment if you feel ready and know what you want
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Health checks you needThere are checks for health that everyone can get to make sure they are healthy
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Help when you worry about your healthYou can get support to help you feel safe and more in control of your health
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Looking after your health informationSupport to help you find, remember, protect and share your health information
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NDIS and your healthYou may get funding from the NDIS for health supports related to your disability
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When you are in hospitalSupport for when you or a loved one go to hospital
Stories
Stories from our community about getting better health care.
Liam's story about good communication in health care
Read Liam's story about how important it is to give people the information they need in health.
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Rana's story about the need for good health information
Read Rana’s story about why people need clear information about their health care.
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Everyone has the right to get health care that meets their needs.
In Australia, the health system should give everyone the same high standard of care. But different people need different options and support to make sure their needs are met.
People with intellectual disability need health care that suits them.
For example, one person might want help getting ready to see a health professional. Another person might need support because they worry about their health.
You can use the information and ideas in this part of the website to get better health care for you.
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Getting ready to see a health professional
You can get more out of a health appointment if you feel ready and know what you want
-
Health checks you need
There are checks for health that everyone can get to make sure they are healthy
-
Help when you worry about your health
You can get support to help you feel safe and more in control of your health
-
Looking after your health information
Support to help you find, remember, protect and share your health information
-
NDIS and your health
You may get funding from the NDIS for health supports related to your disability
-
When you are in hospital
Support for when you or a loved one go to hospital
Stories
Stories from our community about getting better health care.
Liam's story about good communication in health care
Read Liam's story about how important it is to give people the information they need in health.
This content is hidden
Rana's story about the need for good health information
Read Rana’s story about why people need clear information about their health care.
This content is hidden