June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month What every Australian should know — and why early detection saves lives Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. But when caught early, up to 99% of cases can be treated successfully. This June, Geelong Medical & Health Group encourages every patient to know the signs, talk to their...
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month — a time to understand one of Australia’s most common life-limiting genetic conditions and to stand with those who live with it every day.There’s a story that sits at the heart of the cystic fibrosis community. In 1965, a four-year-old boy named Richard overheard his mother — a volunteer...
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...
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...
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....
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to dispel the shadows, bringing knowledge, support, and understanding to the forefront. Dive with us into this transformative month of reflection and advocacy. Understanding Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis Awareness Month is a dedicated observance aimed at...
September marks an important occasion in Australia’s health calendar – Dementia Awareness Month. This annual event aims to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia and their families, while also raising awareness about the condition within the broader community. The theme for this year, “Never Too Early, Never Too Late,” emphasises...
In Australia, June 21st is a day dedicated to raising awareness about bowel cancer known as Red Apple Day. Organised by Bowel Cancer Australia, this initiative aims to encourage individuals and communities to come together, wear a red apple pin, and support the fight against this preventable disease. Understanding Bowel Cancer: Bowel cancer, also referred...
World Parkinson’s Awareness Day is observed on April 11th every year to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that affects around 80,000 Australians. This year, as we observe this day, let us understand the impact of Parkinson’s disease and explore ways to support those living with this condition. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic...
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month What every Australian should know — and why early detection saves lives Bowel cancer...
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month — a time to understand one of Australia’s most common life-limiting genetic conditions and...
There’s something quietly remarkable about vaccines. They don’t make headlines the way new drugs or medical breakthroughs do. They’re...