{"id":1890,"date":"2026-07-02T14:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staff.its.edu.au\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:01:22","slug":"employee-support-medical-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staff.its.edu.au\/?p=1890","title":{"rendered":"Employee Support: Medical Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#2fc2ef 0%|#0c71c3 100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”1500px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

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Medical Advice<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Looking after your physical and mental health is an important part of maintaining your overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are feeling unwell, have concerns about your health, or are unsure whether you require medical attention, qualified healthcare professionals are available to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

The services below provide trusted medical advice, health information and referrals to appropriate healthcare providers. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, always call 000<\/strong> immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfe5 Medicare Mental Health<\/h2>\n

Best for:<\/strong> Finding local mental health services and support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Provides information about local mental health services, psychologists, community services and urgent support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/strong><\/span>
https:\/\/www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Healthdirect Australia<\/h2>\n

Best for:<\/strong> General health advice and finding health services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Government-funded health information and service finder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/strong><\/span>
https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

24-hour Nurse Advice<\/strong><\/span>
1800 022 222<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83e\ude7a Nurse-on-Call (Victoria)<\/h2>\n

Best for:<\/strong> Medical advice when you are unsure what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available to all Victorians for non-emergency health advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/strong><\/span>
https:\/\/www.health.vic.gov.au\/primary-care\/nurse-on-call<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong><\/span>
1300 60 60 24<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Emergency Assistance<\/h2>\n

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical assistance:<\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency Services<\/strong><\/span>
000<\/span><\/p>\n

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