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01 Jun 2024... People with Down syndrome are more likely to have coeliac disease than the general population. To help everyone understand this better, Down Syndrome Australia created an Easy Read resource that explains: What coeliac disease is How it develops Common symptoms How to get tested.

07 Apr 2025... Consuming high-fibre foods is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system as you age. This resource explains how fibre, combined with adequate fluid intake, can help prevent constipation and support overall digestive health.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have pancreatic cancer or could have pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.  Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

16 Mar 2023... Laryngo-pharyngeal Reflux (LPR) is when stomach acid comes up your food pipe (oesophagus) all the way to your throat and into your voice box (larynx). This is different from the reflux and heartburn you may be familiar with (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux / GORD), which usually stays within your food pipe and does not reach your throat.

30 Oct 2021... Information for people living in or visiting the residential aged care facility. A translated resource providing information about the prevention and management of constipation for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may be constipated and also ways to prevent and manage constipation.

24 Dec 2024... Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common illness in infants and young children. It usually causes diarrhoea (watery or frequent motions/poo) and vomiting.

31 Jul 2025... This video aims to encourage people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to take ownership over their healthcare and develop skills to communicate effectively with multiple healthcare professionals.

18 Sep 2023... This book is about eating and drinking. It explains that eating and drinking can be hard, especially for people with cerebral palsy. You may choke, feel pain, or need soft food or special cups. It talks about what you can do to eat and drink better. It is also about how your health team, like a doctor, speechie, dietitian, and OT, can help you eat and drink safely and feel well.

17 Mar 2022... ‘Fatty liver disease’ describes conditions characterised by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. When too much fat is stored in the liver, it can lead to liver scarring, or ‘cirrhosis’. Fatty liver is very common and can affect more than 1 in 3 Australians.

18 Sep 2023... This book is about tummy (stomach or digestion) problems that people can have at any age. Most people with cerebral palsy have tummy problems. It has advice on what you can do, such as talking to your doctor, your health team, and a specialist. They can help you plan how to solve your tummy problems.