December 1 2022Geelong Medical & Health Group supports Bowel Cancer Australia’s hair-raising fundraiser encouraging you to get hairy while raising awareness and funds to help beat bowel cancer. Face, head, legs, body – if it’s hair – let it grow or let it go! Decembeard Beards aren’t just for hipsters, grandpas, men that ride motorbikes or people...
Read more November 14 2022Access To Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When? WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. Every year,...
Read more November 1 2022Men will die on average 4.5 years earlier than women., and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. How can we take action? Here are our top 5 things to know and do: 1....
Read more October 8 2022Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October scheduled around World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Mental ill health is a growing problem in Australia – one that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and knowing how to support others, has...
Read more October 3 2022Help the National Breast Cancer Foundation fuel the minds of researchers during breast cancer awareness month. Just as breakfast fuels your day, NBCF fuels the best breast cancer researchers in Australia to reach our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. This October, NBCF is asking people to photograph their breakfast, post the images online,...
Read more September 19 2022A Little Support Makes A Big Difference Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians and almost 1.6 million Australians are involved in their care. The number of people living with dementia is set to double in the next 25 years. With so many people impacted now and into the future, it is vital...
Read more September 8 2022Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it’s time to ask R U OK? If...
Read more August 21 2022 Most people don’t think about their bones until they have a fracture or until they reach older age. However, bones are living tissue, constantly in a state of renewal, so building and maintaining bones is a lifelong matter. This year’s initiative held from 21-27 August encourages Australians to think about their bone health. Primary...
Read more August 8 2022Think F.A.S.T., act FAST During National Stroke Week 2022, we are celebrating the precious moments that you or your loved one’s can continue to enjoy during and after your recovery. Help others to keep enjoying precious moments too by sharing the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke message with your family and friends. If...
Read more July 1 2022Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds you raise as part of your Dry July will provide invaluable services for cancer patients, their families and carers – whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist...
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