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Movember 2024: Championing Men’s Health and Well-Being

November 1 2024

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...


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COPD Awareness Month 2024: Understanding and Supporting Lung Health

November 1 2024

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...


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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Aiming for Zero Deaths

October 4 2024

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...


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Ask R U OK? Any Day.

September 2 2024

R U OK? Day, set for Thursday, 12 September 2024, is more than just a date—it’s a reminder of the power of a simple question. In a world where mental health is often overlooked, this day encourages us to connect with those around us, offering support and understanding. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or...


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World Alzheimer’s Month: A Time to Act

September 1 2024

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign aimed at raising awareness and challenging the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This year’s theme, “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s,” emphasises the urgent need for action to improve understanding, reduce discrimination, and support those affected by these conditions....


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Celebrating Precious Moments During National Stroke Week 2024

August 5 2024

National Stroke Week 2024 is more than just a time of awareness—it’s a celebration of the precious moments that you or your loved ones can continue to enjoy during and after recovery. Stroke doesn’t just change lives in an instant; it reminds us of the value of every single moment we have. This week, we’re...


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Celebrating Good Care Month

July 1 2024

July is Good Care Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social care workers across Australia. These dedicated professionals provide essential support to individuals, families, and communities, improving the quality of life for many. With Australia’s ageing population and increasing life expectancy, the role of social care workers is more crucial...


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Love Your Lungs

June 24 2024

Love Your Lungs Week is celebrated from June 21st to June 27th, aiming to raise awareness about lung health and how to maintain and protect our lungs. One way to show love to your lungs is by improving the quality of the air you breathe indoors. While it’s challenging to control outdoor air quality, you...


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Understanding and Managing Asthma

May 6 2024

This World Asthma Day, it’s crucial to shed light on this chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of Australians. Asthma is one of the most common long-term health conditions in Australia, with over 2.7 million people diagnosed. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs. People with asthma have sensitive...


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Shedding Light on Mental Health Challenges in Parkinson’s

April 9 2024

  As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day on April 11th, it’s crucial to recognize the holistic challenges faced by individuals battling this condition. Parkinson’s Awareness Week isn’t just about raising general awareness; it’s about shining a light on the multifaceted aspects of...


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