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Australias free health app helps you make informed decisions about your health.
You can use the healthdirect app to:
check your symptoms and get advice on next steps with the healthdirect Symptom Checker
find a health service when and where you need it
look up information on a range of medicines
search for and find trusted health information

The tools you need to manage your own health
The healthdirect app includes a Symptom Checker tool which guides you through a series of questions to help you make an informed decision about what to do next, whether it is self-care or seeing a health professional.

Australian health services, at your fingertips

The healthdirect app includes an Australia-wide directory covering a range of health services. Easily find the health service you need, when you need it, and get contact details and directions from your current location. The services directory also includes My Health Record enabled services.

Trusted, Australian information

All information in the healthdirect app is sourced from Australias leading health organisations and has undergone a quality assurance process so people can know it is safe, appropriate and relevant for Australians. It complies with Healthdirect Australias Clinical Governance Framework and is backed by the governments of Australia.

A helping hand in emergencies

The healthdirect app can be used in emergency situations. It will display latitude and longitude coordinates which you can relay to emergency service operators when you dont know exactly where you are.

Feedback

We appreciate any feedback you may have about the healthdirect app; whether you think theres something missing, a symptom that should be included in the Symptom Checker or experiences youve had using the app.

Your feedback is a great way for us to know whats important to you and gives us a focus on where we should be making our improvements.
Email us at [email protected].

Disclaimer:

Whilst this app has been reviewed for clinical accuracy, the content on healthdirect is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional healthcare. If you have a particular medical problem, please consult your doctor or a specialist.