Health Directory

There are many health providers and programs available to assist you and your clients with any questions you may have.
For more information on these health providers and programs simply search the information by category and click on their names below to take you through to their websites.

Government

Health and Fitness Peak Bodies

Non-Government Organisations

  • Asthma Foundation – peak body for state and territory associations working to help people with asthma to breathe better by providing information, education, training, advocacy and promoting research 
  • Arthritis Australia - Australia’s peak arthritis organisation, provides support for people with arthritis, funds research, guidelines for health professionals, public awareness
  • Baker IDI – Health and Medical Research Institute dedicated to reducing ill health and mortality caused by the effects of cardiovascular disease and diabetes 
  • Beyond Blue – National Depression Initiative providing information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals
  • Cancer Council – National Cancer Control Organisation which advises on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer, and advocates for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care 
  • Continence Foundation Australia - peak body for continence promotion, management and advocacy 
  • Heart Foundation – Australia’s leading voice on heart health, delivering cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, information for the public and support for people with cardiovascular disease 
  • National Stroke Foundation - 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 
  • Nutrition Australia - Leading nutrition advocate in prevenative health. Mission is to delivery products, programs, services to corporate, community groups, schools, government and the general public
  • Osteoporosis Australia - Charity supporting research and public education to reduce the incidence and improve the management of Osteoporosis 
  • SANE - a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness. This site has great fact sheets for registered exercise professionals and fitness businesses.
  • Wings of Hope - harm prevention organisation providing education, resources and support events for those bereaved by suicide.

Workplace Health

 

As a registered exercise professional, what's your top wish for 2012?

More career opportunities
23%
 [26]
Access to industry research
10%
 [11]
Affordable outdoor training permits
15%
 [17]
Greater credibility with clients
12%
 [13]
Work with allied health professionals
40%
 [45]