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Healthdirect
Healthdirect provides Australian health information and advice online and by phone, including a symptom checker.
About Healthdirect
Healthdirect provides Australian health information and advice online and by phone. It includes health topics covering conditions, symptoms, procedures, life stages and medicines, along with a symptom checker and service finder.
The symptom checker asks questions about symptoms, taking an average of 6 minutes, and advises whether to see a doctor or care for yourself at home. It does not provide a diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional healthcare. Phone advice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 022 222.
Key features
- Health topics A-Z covering conditions, symptoms, procedures and life stages
- Medicines information search
- Symptom checker advising doctor visit or home care
- Service finder to locate health services
- 24-hour phone health advice line at 1800 022 222
- Content includes resources from information partners
Best for: People in Australia looking for general health information online or by phone.
Good for
- Government-funded service with over 140 information partners
- Phone advice available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Covers conditions, symptoms, procedures, life stages and medicines
Watch out for
- Symptom checker does not provide a diagnosis
- Symptom checker is not a substitute for professional healthcare
- Some features may not work correctly in Internet Explorer 11 and lower
Healthdirect at a glance
- Website
- healthdirect.gov.au
- Category
- Health & Fitness › Health & Fitness Resources
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Healthdirect FAQ
What does the Symptom Checker do?
It asks questions about your symptoms, taking an average of 6 minutes, and advises whether to see a doctor or care for yourself at home. It cannot give a diagnosis.
How do I contact Healthdirect by phone?
The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 022 222.
Who provides Healthdirect information?
Healthdirect is a government-funded service that includes resources from over 140 information partners.
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