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. This Men’s Health Week, we want to ensure we are working towards engaging men in all services, including mental health services. We want to…
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 – 28 April – 4 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…
The next Safer Internet Day is Tuesday 11th 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?…
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder that is characterised by certain traits and difficulties. A person with ASD will primarily have difficult in relating to the world around them. The word ‘spectrum’ in ASD means that each person diagnosed with ASD may experience a range of difficulties…
Bullying hurts. Bullying hurts bodies. Bullying hurts bodies and minds. Bullying hurts bodies, minds and communities. What is bullying? Bullying is more than being excluded from a game or being called a name. It is the repetitive, persistent and hurtful dominance and intimidation of another person. Here are some key signs that your child might…
Today is World Cancer Day. Held each year on 4 February, this is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a leading international non-governmental organisation that unites the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden. Yesterday we started looking at how psychological intervention can help to “Debunk the myths” with particular…
On the 4th February the world will be acknowledging the impact cancer has on people suffering from the disease as well as their families and friends. Cancer is still the leading cause of death in Australia – 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.…