This website has lots of pages arranged into 9 different topics. A list of these topics can be viewed on the Topics page.
At the top of each information page, there is a handy “breadcrumb” trail that shows you where you are. You can use this to navigate back to the parent topic.
Each information page also has a list of other pages, so that you can navigate seamlessly between them. This list appears on the left side on desktop computers, and at the top of the page on mobile devices. To show all pages under a specific topic, click the chevron () button next to the topic’s title.
At any time, you can jump back to the home page using the “Home” link on the top menu bar. This menu bar also has links to Topics, Resources, and an About us page. Within the Resources section, you’ll find helpful items such as a glossary, videos, and a list of all the fact sheets.
Links and Fact Sheets
Throughout the website you will find links to other pages, Fact Sheets, or external websites.
- Links appear in a different colour like this and will take you to a new page when clicked or tapped.
- External links will appear with an external link icon like this and will take you to a trusted website (such as a hospital website) in a new window.
- Fact Sheet links will appear with a sheet icon like this and will open a PDF file in a new window.
Information boxes
Sometimes, special information will appear in coloured boxes, such as:
Information: Detailed medical information is shown in turquoise boxes. These boxes may be useful to viewers who are interested in technical medical details.
Warnings: Warnings and cautions are shown in light red boxes. This advice is useful for spotting dangerous situations and misinformation.
Quotes: Quotes from our example carer stories are shown in light blue boxes. You may find it useful to read these to better understand how each topic may apply directly in your daily life.
Simple Exercises
Some of the pages have simple interactive exercises for you to complete and then print. These are all optional, and none of the information that you enter is saved or kept on the server. The exercises are included to give you a chance to think about how the information you are reading applies to you.
The Glossary
Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s surgery and thought, “what was that word they said?”, or “I wonder what that word meant”? Or sometimes you’re reading information about brain tumours and see a word that is just not plain English. The Glossary will show a list of these terms that you may hear, and a list of the types of health professionals you may encounter.