November Health and Wellbeing News - 16 Days of Activism What is the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence? 'The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence' is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence...
October Health and Wellbeing News - Improving your Body Image Here are some steps that you can take to move towards a better relationship with your body. Broaden your social media feed Seeing a constant stream of the same kind of body represented in the media over and...
What do we know about the mature-aged workforce? Australia’s population is ageing, and workers will both need and want to remain in the workforce for longer, adding to societal pressure for people to remain in the workforce beyond the age of 65. About 2 in...
Safe medication use Medication must be used properly to help avoid problems such as unwanted effects and other adverse reactions. It is important to understand your medication instructions to make sure you take them correctly. Read and follow your medication instructions Medication instructions tell you exactly what the...
Oral health statistics Tempting as it is to think that everyone is practising good teeth and mouth hygiene, the reality is that the oral health of many Australians is not where it should be. 75% adults rarely or never floss or clean between their teeth. 1...
Staying mentally active Growing older does not mean that your mental abilities will necessarily be reduced. There's a lot you can do to keep your mind sharp and alert. Researchers believe that many of the supposed age-related changes that affect the mind, such as memory loss,...
Nine things you'll gain from quitting Improve your health: The health benefits of quitting smoking begin just six hours after your last cigarette! And the longer you stay quit, the healthier you’ll be. Save money: Want an extra $9000 a year? If you smoke a...
Climate change Climate change is caused by increases in the amount of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) in the atmosphere, which cause the earth’s average temperature to rise. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, raising air and sea temperatures. They are...
BEAT THE HEAT Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster Extreme heat can affect anybody. Heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion which can lead to the life-threatening condition, heatstroke. Heatstroke is fatal in up to 80% of cases. Those most...
Tips for a budget-friendly Christmas Christmas is a notorious budget-buster. But with these simple tips for success, it doesn’t have to be. Set a spending limit for all gifts We all have so much, and really, Christmas should be about being together, not the opportunity to stack up...