A fantastic introductory session. This session uses scenarios to help participants understand how to access health services in Australia, including GPs, hospitals, pharmacies, dental services and others. Interactive activities may include what to do with a medication prescription and how to decide whether to call an ambulance.

This session supports participant groups who may wish to seek employment in the Australian healthcare system. It focuses on useful health system language, common terms and confidence navigating health settings.

Participants learn about allergies, anaphylaxis, common triggers and how to respond. The session can include practical discussion about allergy action plans, medicines and when to seek urgent help.

Participants learn about asthma, including how to recognise and manage asthma attacks. Childhood asthma and thunderstorm asthma are both discussed. Participants engage in physical demonstrations that illustrate how difficult it is to breathe during an asthma attack, and how to use asthma puffers.

This session helps participants learn about chronic respiratory diseases, the common conditions that affect the lungs, and the signs and risk factors to look out for. The session covers diagnosis, inhaler use, breathing techniques, exercise, infection prevention and lung cancer screening. Through practical demonstrations and discussion, participants gain confidence in supporting people to manage their symptoms, stay active and know when to seek medical help.

Participants cover different types and causes of incontinence and bladder leakage. The session also covers where to seek help if individuals are having issues with incontinence.

Participants learn about the components, function and development of teeth. Interactive activities include identifying foods and drinks most likely to cause tooth decay and revising tooth-brushing and flossing techniques on models.

Participants learn about how and why diabetes occurs, including risk factors, as well as its diagnosis, management and complications. The session highlights the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of diabetes.

Participants learn how the digestive system works, common gut conditions, and the signs and symptoms to look out for. The session explores practical ways to support good digestive health through diet, hydration, exercise, stress management and lifestyle changes. Through discussion and interactive activities, participants learn when to seek medical help and build confidence in understanding and caring for their gut health.

Participants learn about common ear conditions, including symptoms, management and prevention. Different types of hearing loss are discussed, along with how and where to get help.

This session teaches participants about eye health and the importance of prevention and early identification of eye conditions. It highlights common eye conditions in Australia and looks at prevention and treatment options.

This session helps participants understand the cultural, religious and health aspects of fasting, including Ramadan, Hindu and Buddhist fasting practices, and the growing trend of intermittent fasting. The session explores how fasting can affect people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, risks to watch for, and practical strategies to stay healthy, including diet, hydration, exercise, sleep and mental wellbeing. It also supports safe conversations about fasting while honouring spiritual and cultural traditions.

Participants learn about healthy eating, food choices and practical ways to support good nutrition. Activities may include reading food labels, discussing portion sizes and identifying hidden sugar, salt and fat in everyday foods.

Participants learn about heart health, risk factors for heart disease, common warning signs and practical ways to look after the heart. The session can include discussion about blood pressure, cholesterol, physical activity and when to seek medical help.

Participants learn what the kidneys do, why kidney health matters and what can increase the risk of kidney disease. The session discusses prevention, screening and when to speak with a healthcare professional.

An excellent session to begin breaking down stigma often associated with mental health. Participants develop strategies to promote their mental health and wellbeing. Participants learn about the normal spectrum of emotions and how to recognise when professional help may be needed. Interactive activities include relaxation and deep breathing exercises.

Preventative health includes the prevention of illness, the early detection of specific disease, and the promotion and maintenance of health. Using the SNAP acronym, smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity, participants engage in a conversation about how to promote good health. Screening and health checks are also discussed.

Participants learn about medicines in Australia, including different types, costs and where to find more information. Discussion includes medicine safety, taking multiple medicines, safely disposing of medicines, and reading repeats and labels.

Participants learn general tips for healthy skin. They discuss common skin problems such as eczema and acne, as well as skin health and how to do a full body skin check.

This session explores the role of sleep and physical activity in overall health and wellbeing. Participants discuss practical strategies to improve sleep, move more safely and support physical and mental health.

Participants learn practical ways to stay healthy during winter, including infection prevention, vaccination, managing common winter illnesses and knowing when to seek medical help.

This session discusses everyday ways to stay well and the role of vaccinations in preventing illness. Participants learn where to find reliable information and how to ask questions about recommended vaccines.

This session teaches participants who is responsible for the health and safety of workers in their workplace. It discusses different types of risks in the workplace, and where workers can seek help if they feel unsafe at work.

This session supports women to understand common cancers and screening options in Australia. It can include breast screening, cervical screening and bowel screening, as well as signs and symptoms to look out for and when to seek medical help.

In this session, women learn how to manage the symptoms of menopause through healthy lifestyle and medical options. Other health issues facing women in this life stage can be explored as requested.

This interactive session focuses on the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, routine blood tests and ultrasounds, and the frequency of healthcare contact. Birthing options and postnatal care are discussed, as well as pregnancy complications.

This session explores common health problems experienced by women and the lifestyle changes they can make to promote their own health and wellbeing. Depending on the group’s needs, menstruation and associated problems can be discussed. Women will also be empowered to access the various health screening options available in Australia.

This session discusses common health issues for men, prevention, screening, mental wellbeing and when to seek help. It creates space for practical questions about health and accessing care.

This session discusses gambling harms, the impact gambling can have on mental health, signs of a gambling problem and where to seek help. The session can be tailored to the needs and concerns of the group.

Participants learn practical ways to support healthy ageing, including lifestyle habits, fall prevention, mobility, and maintaining bone, vision and hearing health. They explore common conditions such as dementia, depression and continence issues, and understand when to seek help. The session also covers key screenings, vaccinations, legal planning, the role of carers, and how to access government services such as My Aged Care. Through discussions and hands-on activities, participants build confidence in supporting older adults to live safely, independently and with dignity.

This session discusses osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in particular, and introduces the interaction between calcium, vitamin D and exercise for healthy bones and joints. Participants learn about risk factors, prevention and treatment options, including pain management.

An important session that allows participants to discuss their experiences with family members or friends with dementia and their fears relating to personal memory loss. The session focuses on preventative factors, when to seek medical assistance, the Mini-Mental Examination and delirium versus dementia.

Participants learn about the seriousness of falls and how to prevent them. It is an interactive session that includes group discussion about risk factors in the home and looking at different walking aids.

Participants cover different types and causes of incontinence and bladder leakage. The session also covers where to seek help if individuals are having issues with incontinence.

In this session, women learn how to manage the symptoms of menopause through healthy lifestyle and medical options. Other health issues facing women in this life stage can be explored as requested.

This fun, interactive session is ideal for soon-to-be parents or parents with young children. It is tailored to the specific needs of the group and may include information about developmental milestones, child health, immunisations and frequently asked questions.

This fun, interactive session is ideal for soon-to-be parents or parents with young children. It is tailored to the specific needs of the group and may include information about breastfeeding, formula or bottle feeding, introducing solids, fussy toddlers and adequate nutritional intake.

This session is aimed at young people as they undergo puberty. It equips them with the information they need to understand the changes they will see in their bodies and to promote healthy lifestyles. Body safety and consent are also discussed.

Substance use is a major cause of preventable disease, illness and death in Australia. In this interactive session, participants learn about the impacts of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, cannabis and other drug use, including misuse of prescribed drugs, on health. Discussion includes recognising substance misuse and addiction, and how to get help.

This interactive session begins with a discussion about consent, consent and the law, and how to get consent. Participants then learn about various methods of contraception, how to prevent unwanted pregnancy, and when to seek medical help.

Participants learn about the more common STIs in Australia, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, genital herpes and syphilis, including symptoms, treatment and prevention. Less common STIs, such as HIV and Hepatitis B/C, are briefly discussed.

Substance use is a major cause of preventable disease, illness and death in Australia. In this interactive session, participants learn about the impacts of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, cannabis and other drug use, including misuse of prescribed drugs, on health. Discussion includes recognising substance misuse and addiction, and how to get help.

This session discusses gambling harms, the impact gambling can have on mental health, signs of a gambling problem and where to seek help. It can be tailored to the concerns of the community group.

This interactive session begins with a discussion about consent, consent and the law, and how to get consent. Participants then learn about various methods of contraception, how to prevent unwanted pregnancy, and when to seek medical help.

Participants learn about the more common STIs in Australia, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, genital herpes and syphilis, including symptoms, treatment and prevention. Less common STIs, such as HIV and Hepatitis B/C, are briefly discussed.

The impacts of climate change are already negatively impacting health and disproportionately affecting migrant, refugee and asylum seeker communities. This session discusses health impacts related to air pollution from bushfires, longer and more severe pollen seasons, severe storms, extreme rainfall and flooding, and infectious diseases. Participants learn practical strategies to plan and prepare for emergencies and strengthen resilience against negative climate-related health impacts.

This session addresses rising temperatures and the importance of looking after our health in heatwaves. It discusses the risk of developing heat-related illnesses, how heatwaves can impact existing illnesses, and ways to manage health during a heatwave.

As our climate changes, mosquito-borne diseases are being seen in areas of Australia where they have not been seen before. This session explains various mosquito-borne diseases and discusses key prevention strategies.

This session addresses being safe in the Australian sun. It discusses how to enjoy the sun safely and strategies to prevent dangerous levels of sun exposure, as well as the consequences of severe sun exposure, including sunburn, skin cancer and heat stroke.