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| 3 is complicated by the fact that men are more likely than women to shy away from medical treatment of any kind. The lack of health awareness and unwillingness to adopt a healthier lifestyle also disadvantages men. Advice and referring agencies regarding health conditions specific to men’s health are available at: http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/home/category/16/mens-health Mental health services The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch within the Department of Health supports the statewide development, delivery and enhancement of safe, quality, evidence-based clinical and non- clinical services in the specialist areas of mental health and alcohol and other drugs treatment. Mental health care in Queensland is delivered by a range of providers operating within and across different sectors. Clinical assessment and treatment services providing crisis response, acute, non- acute and continuing treatment services in inpatient and community settings are provided by public and private sector mental health services and health practitioners, along with non-government organisations. For further information, refer to: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth/aboutus/aboutus ( accessible only on Queensland Health computers ) https://www.qld.gov.au/health/mental-health/help-lines/services Queensland Alliance for Mental Health : https://www.qamh.org.au/ Queensland Mental Health Commission : https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/strategic-planning/statewide-strategic-plan National Drug Strategy: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/national-drug-strategy National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme provides support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. For further information, refer to: https://www.ndis.gov.au National Heart Foundation The National Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organisation which is funded almost entirely by donations from Australians. It is dedicated to making a real difference to the heart health of Australians by: + funding world-class cardiovascular research, supporting emerging and leading heart health researchers + supporting health professionals in their work to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat heart disease + educating Australians about living a heart-healthy lifestyle, through public health awareness campaigns, accessible information and resources + supporting people living with heart conditions + advocating to governments and industry to improve heart health in Australia. For further information, refer to: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/ | 73