Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day. That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day. Our research...
The following material has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Prostate cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2020. It is estimated that it will remain the most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2024. In 2020, there were 23,350 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in Australia....
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life. Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions: Face Check their face....
Men’s Health Week in 2025 will be celebrated from June 9th to June 15th,. It’s a week-long event focused on raising awareness about men’s health and promoting physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing for men and boys, both in Australia and around the world. Focus: Men’s Health Week is a time to reflect on the unique health...
This year’s theme is Bright Products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal Appealing flavours, but hidden dangers. Shameless manipulation of our children for industry profit. Every day, the tobacco and nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics to hook a new generation of users and keep existing ones. Keep the industry out. An...
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation as well as other related organisations. In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly. World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April 2025, will kick off a year-long campaign on...
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, a time dedicated to shedding light on ovarian cancer and its profound impact on women and their families. This year, Teal Ribbon Day falls on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, serving as a focal point for nationwide activities aimed at education, support, and advocacy. Understanding Ovarian Cancer Ovarian...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues by encouraging men to grow moustaches, or “Mo’s,” as a conversation starter. Movember 2024 focuses on raising awareness of men’s physical and mental health, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and suicide...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound impact on individuals and communities. This month-long observance emphasises educating the public about COPD, a chronic lung condition that restricts airflow, making it difficult to breathe. With early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, individuals with COPD...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every year, over 21,000 people—including around 200 men—are diagnosed, and more than 3,300 lose their lives to the disease. While advancements have raised the five-year survival rate from 76% to 92%, there is still work to...
Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague ,...
The following material has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Prostate cancer was the...
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that...