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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Health Weeks

07-11-2018

Breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer research are desperately needed. With the lowest five-year survival rate of all cancers in Australia (6.8%), it is shocking to think that these poor pancreatic cancer survival rates have not improved for nearly forty years.

We hope this link is a useful resource, helping you to find information about pancreatic cancer, research, support and other resources. You will also find information about how you can help raise much needed funds for Australian research into pancreatic cancer.pancreas

Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018

Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018

Health Weeks

31-10-2018

THE ISSUE
The World Health Organization has warned that antibiotic
resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health today.
Antibiotic resistance happens when
bacteria change to protect themselves
from an antibiotic.
When this happens, antibiotics that
previously would have killed the bacteria,
or stopped them from multiplying, no
longer work. Read More >

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Health Weeks

17-09-2018

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, with approximately 20,000 men diagnosed with the disease every year.

While five-year survival rates have increased to 95 per cent, some 3,500 men still die as a result of prostate cancer every year. Early detection is vital to get these figures down.  

September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with this year’s theme being #getchecked

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australiais encouraging all men aged over 50 to talk to their GP about prostate health and about what is best for them.

Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia CEO Jane Endacott said regular health check-ups were vital in beating the disease.  

“Early detection is crucial in effectively fighting prostate cancer. Men over the age of 50 – or 40 if they have a family history of prostate cancer – need to talk with their GP about prostate health,” she said.

“If you fit the criteria make sure you get in and speak to your GP about your prostate health and remind your loved ones and friends to as well.”

More details are available at the foundations #getchecked website.

Sleep Awareness Week October 1-7

Sleep Awareness Week October 1-7

Health Weeks

10-09-2018

This Sleep Awareness Week the Sleep Health Foundation is turning its attention to the role of caffeine in our society. Therefore we are asking “Could caffeine be masking a sleep disorder”. There can be a great deal of pleasure and positivity surrounding the drinking of caffeine. However there is also evidence to suggest that it’s time to turn the spotlight on caffeine and examine it more closely. Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance that affects the brain and behaviour. It can be found in many different drinks and foods. This includes tea, coffee, chocolate, soft drinks (particularly energy drinks) and some medications. Read More >

National Stroke Week

National Stroke Week

Health Weeks

30-08-2018

Monday 3 to Sunday 9 September 2018

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Register today

Every step counts towards a healthy life. 

This year, Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to discover how easy it is to fit healthy habits into their day and do their part to prevent stroke.

It’s estimated that more than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented simply by managing risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle. There are some risk factors for stroke which can’t be prevented like age, family history and prior stroke. If you’re male, your risk is also higher.  Read More >

Speech Pathology Week 19-25 August 2018

Speech Pathology Week 19-25 August 2018

Health Weeks

23-08-2018

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologists with the more than 1.1 million Australians who have a communication or swallowing disorder that impacts on their daily life.

Communication is a basic human right and Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote this fact. Read More >

About Dental Health Week

About Dental Health Week

Health Weeks

30-07-2018

 

Dental Health Week, which takes place this year from 6 to 12 August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by promoting these key messages: Read More >

Wound Awareness July 2018

Wound Awareness July 2018

Health Weeks

04-07-2018

ARE YOU AWARE OF WHAT A WOUND IS?

Often we think of wounds as sores or cuts, however non healing or chronic wounds are a serious health concern, affecting hundreds of thousands of people and costing our health system billions. One type of chronic wound is a leg ulcer. These wounds, on the lower leg, can start out as a small scratch and ulcerate and not heal. Some people have these wounds for years and years. Read More >

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Health Weeks

08-06-2018

Fundraising to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia
BCAM 2018 1152x336 header Red Apple Day 
A highlight of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is Red Apple Day (Wednesday, 20th June 2018), when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon and apple themed fundraising activities.
 
 
For further information visit Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Cancer Awareness Month website. Read More >

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