Useful Links
A collection of online resources for South Sydney Medical Specialists patients and their carers.
Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk. It is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes and works in partnership with diabetes health professionals and educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community.
The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society
ADPS was established to advance clinical and scientific knowledge of diabetes in pregnancy. Their website is geared towards health professionals but also contains valuable resources and patient information.
Trapeze
Trapeze is a free service that helps you manage your condition better as you make the leap from your children’s hospital to adult health care services.
Osteoporosis Australia
Osteoporosis Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation responsible for providing osteoporosis information and services to the community and health professionals. The websites has an extensive amount of patient information and resources.
The Australian Pituitary Foundation
The Australian Pituitary Foundation was founded by pituitary patients and family members, who saw the need to support people who have rare conditions of the pituitary gland. The website has sections on patient information, support network groups as well as an area for health professionals.
Australian Addison’s Disease Association
AADA shares information relevant to sufferers of Addison’s disease and encourages mutual support through State-based branches.
The Australian Menopause Society
The AMS is group of doctors and other health care professionals who each have a particular interest in women's health in midlife and menopause, and the promotion of healthy ageing. Their website has a section of resources for women including a directory to "Find an AMS doctor", information sheets and menopause videos.
Andrology Australia
This program aims to provide information and education to the public and professional communities as well as supporting and developing those individuals, communities and organisations with an interest in men’s health. Topics include prostate disease and prostate cancer, testicular cancer, male infertility, use and abuse of testosterone treatments and sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction (impotence).