More Powerful Together – International Women’s Day Today is March 8 2019 – International Women’s Day, and this years campaign theme is #MorePowerfulTogether. International Women’s Day strives to build a “gender balanced world”, but what does this actually mean? International Women’s Day has historically been a day to celebrate how far the world has…
Did you know that each year, almost 10,000 Australians die of a heart attack? That’s one Australian life every 53 minutes. That’s why during Heart Week – 29 April – 6 May 2019 – the Heart Foundation will be urging all Australians to learn the warning signs of a heart attack (refer to www.heartfoundation.org.au). What…
What is Men’s Health and Why is it important? Men’s Health is about exploring the causes and factors behind what makes boys and men healthy, or not healthy, in Australian society. What makes someone ‘healthy’? ‘Health’ is a dynamic reality shaped by many factors. An individual’s health is the product of many aspects of their…
The next Safer Internet Day is Tuesday 4th February 2020. The internet can be a powerful tool for learning but it’s also a place where your child could encounter dangerous material or people. With some practical internet safety precautions, you can help your child enjoy the benefits of the internet while minimising the risks. Connected…
This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week and an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges posed by this condition. What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is an illness, a medical condition. It affects the normal functioning of the brain, interfering with a person’s ability to think, feel and act. Some do recover completely, and, with time,…
Why celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)? #IWD is all about celebrating womens achievements, and standing up for greater equality between men and women. As a matter of formality, lets discuss why the world needs to recongnise International Womens Day (just in case you need some convincing). Are women paid the same as men?…
Why You Should Be Recognising White Ribbon Day It can sometimes feel like there is a ‘day’ for everything, from things as casual as ‘International Talk Like A Pirate Day’ (which is September 19th for those who are that way inclined), to the more serious causes that need our attention, like: ‘Red Nose Day’ (the…
Friday the 14th of November is World Diabetes Day I could give you statistics like “Australia is one of the most obese countries in the world…” and “…diabetes is one of Australia’s fastest growing chronic diseases…”. I could preach about diabetes care practices: “watch your diet…., monitor your sugar levels…., exercise…., remember your medication….” and the…
Psychology Week 2019 11 November to 17 November 2019 The National Psychology Week campaign was developed by the Australian Psychological Society over a decade ago with the main aim being to build public awareness of how Psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. This year, the campaign is looking…
October is miscarriage and infant loss awareness month with the 15th of this month marking miscarriage and infant loss remembrance day. The latest statistics estimate that approximately 1 in 4 women and their families will experience miscarriage. These statistics are high particularly considering that miscarriage and infant loss continues to be a topic that many…