Website reviews
Department of Human Services
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
This consumer health website is loaded with healthy recipes, fact sheets, health calculators, a calendar of health events across the state, a medical dictionary, an interactive section and much more. The wealth of information is easy to access and covers everything from physiological issues, to nutrition, pregnancy and mental illness.
ACCC’s Scamwatch
www.scamwatch.gov.au
The internet age has given way to innumerable scams, which often infiltrate our inboxes and can be hard to monitor or qualify. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch website is dedicated to educating people about existing scams, what to watch out for and strategies for protection. Visitors are also encouraged to report a scam and promote awareness.
Travel Compensation Fund
www.tcf.org.au
The Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) regulates travel agents, provides compensation to consumers, and ensures that travel agents have and will continue to have sufficient financial resources to secure the right to trade. Consumers may refer to the TCF website for advice in the event that their travel agent experiences business or financial difficulties that may affect their travel plans. There are two separate sections for travel industry visitors and travel consumer visitors.
Disclaimer:
The information in this newsletter is not intended to be a complete statement of the law relating to the issues raised. Accordingly, no person should rely on this information without first obtaining specific advice from our office. | 
