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Information Partner Newsletter Winter 2025

Healthdirect enhances access to services during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Symptom Checker enables access to virtual emergency care in Queensland
Partner in focus: Georgina van de Water, CEO of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Harnessing AI to help search for drug and alcohol information
New resources for carers of rural Australians at end of life
Specialist helpline offers vital support for people affected by head and neck cancer

Information Partner Newsletter Winter 2025

In this edition of the newsletter, we see how Healthdirect services supported local communities affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. We also highlight the first virtual emergency care pathway available to consumers via the healthdirect Symptom Checker.

We speak with our Partner in Focus CEO, Georgina van de Water, RACGP and we hear from our Information Partners regarding new services and resources developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), CarerHelp and Head and Neck Cancer Australia.

Welcome to our new Information Partner

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We love to hear news from our Partners. Please contact us if you’d like us to consider including an article that showcases a new service or an innovative project in the next Information Partner newsletter.

Christina Brimage and Jennifer Brittain

Information Partner Newsletter Winter 2025

Healthdirect enhances access to services during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Symptom Checker enables access to virtual emergency care in Queensland
Partner in focus: Georgina van de Water, CEO of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Harnessing AI to help search for drug and alcohol information
New resources for carers of rural Australians at end of life
Specialist helpline offers vital support for people affected by head and neck cancer

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