Health and well-being
Find services, advice and assistance for maintaining your health, happiness and well-being.
When someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help you need to dial 000 and ask for an ambulance.
If you are unwell you will need to see a local doctor, and for less serious illnesses, for example colds or headaches, you can buy medication directly from the chemist or pharmacy.
Migrant water safety program
Taking part in water-based activities is a fun and popular past-time on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone should have the chance to enjoy our wonderful lifestyle.
Visiting the doctor or hospital
Finding a doctor and your nearest hospital, and what to do in a medical emergency.
Community health and well-being services
The services listed here provide advice and assistance for maintaining good health and well-being.
National health care system and insurance
Information about Australia's health care system and private health insurance.
Beach safety
Learn about the importance of swimming between the red and yellow flags.