Peak bodies develop evidence-based guidelines and run programs and initiatives to help prevent chronic conditions and support people who have chronic conditions.
Below are links to some of the key peak bodies relating to chronic disease.
Alcohol and other Drugs
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Arthritis Australia
Australian Kidney Foundation
Baker IDI – Heart & Diabetes institute
Beyond Blue – mental health
Black dog Institute – depression support
Cancer Council Australia
Continence Australia
Deafness Forum of Australia
Diabetes Australia
Health Direct
Healthy Bones Australia
Lung Foundation Australia
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
National Asthma Council
National Heart Foundation
National Stroke Foundation
Nutrition Australia
Palliative Care Australia
Pain Australia
Quitline – smoking cessation
Vision Australia
