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Silence the Noise in Tinnitus Awareness Week
Jan 19, 2021
Do you sometimes, or often, hear a buzzing, whistling or ringing sound inside your ears which lasts a few minutes? Don't think it's just in your head because you're not alone. About 20% of Australia's population experiences this condition called tinnitus, which...Make Time to FebFast for Disadvantaged Youth
Jan 14, 2021
Too much of everything is bad for your mind, body and spirit, especially alcohol and sugar. Now that the holidays have passed, cutting back on these unhealthy substances for the whole month of February will not only get you back on the path of health...World Leprosy Day 2021 Aims to Overturn the Stigma
Jan 11, 2021
The stigma surrounding leprosy lives on to this day and must end. This is the objective of World Leprosy Day, an event observed yearly on the last Sunday of January, to raise awareness of leprosy and educate the public on how it can be cured. Members...Host a BBQ Event in Support of Kidney Health Australia
Jan 08, 2021
Thinking of hosting a party in your backyard or a picnic with family and friends? Don't forget the barbecue. It's not only fun to eat, especially during the summer, but also a lifesaver for people struggling with kidney diseases. Add a twist to your...Go Vegan in January!
Dec 18, 2020
Start the new year light with Veganuary, an annual event that aims to promote health, animal welfare and environmental conservation. If getting back to the road of a healthy lifestyle is one of your new year's resolutions, then the only way to get...Get to Know Your Hands on National Handwashing Awareness Week 2020
Nov 27, 2020
If hands could talk, they'd be screaming for help! That's because they are overused, often unconsciously, and carry the burden of transporting disease to people's bodies. And what do we do after using our hands? Rub, soap and rinse. That's how we wash...Beat Bowel Cancer with Decembeard
Nov 23, 2020
It's that time of year again when men in Australia grow all beardy for the welfare of people with bowel cancer. Dubbed Decembeard, this annual charity event, which runs for the whole month of December, will see dads, husbands, sons, uncles and grandpas...Make a Positive Impact on International Day of People With Disability 2020
Nov 13, 2020
Everyone, regardless of their physical or mental capacity, has the right to be a part of their community and contribute to it in any way that they can. As we celebrate International Day of People With Disability (IDPWD) on the 3rd December, let us...World Prematurity Day 2020: Improving the Lives of Babies Born Too Soon
Nov 11, 2020
Nothing exceeds the joy of parents upon laying eyes on their newborn baby―the best gift they could ever receive from the universe has finally arrived after nine long months. However, a baby that was born too soon brings bittersweet feelings to its...Get Ready for National Skin Cancer Action Week 2020
Nov 09, 2020
You have no control over the sun, nor can you adjust its amount of UV rays; what you have is the power to protect your skin and prevent skin cancer. Melanoma is the third most common type of cancer affecting many Australians, with close to 14,000 diagnosed...World Diabetes Day 2020 and the Valuable Role of Nurses
Oct 27, 2020
Diabetes is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide, regardless of age, gender and social status. Just like in recent years, we're all set to observe and participate in World Diabetes Day on 14th November, to raise awareness...Help Find the Cure on National Diabetes Week 2020
Jun 29, 2020
Energy is the body’s fuel to function at its peak. But people with diabetes cannot produce energy, so they suffer from extreme fatigue, headaches and poor concentration. Unfortunately, these symptoms can only worsen over time if they’re not addressed...Go Dry in July 2020
Jun 22, 2020
Cancer is a debilitating disease that affects not only the person afflicted with it, but their family as well. When one is diagnosed with it, they experience a gamut of emotions and physical pain that result in psychological distress. In the hope of...Stretch, Bend and Balance on International Day of Yoga 2020
Jun 15, 2020
Be one with the world on 21st June as we celebrate International Day of Yoga 2020. An ancient spiritual practice that originated from India, yoga is extremely beneficial that it has actually evolved into becoming many people’s go-to workout routine. The...Men’s Health Week 2020: Give Him the Support He Needs
Jun 08, 2020
It’s men’s health month! In June each year, the whole world brings every man into focus and raises awareness on health issues affecting them. Because it’s rare for the male species to pause and check their health, thinking there are more important...Bike for Wellness on World Bicycle Day 2020
May 30, 2020
It’s fair to say that the bicycle is an important aspect of our lives. Growing up, we all pedalled around the neighbourhood with our best friend, didn’t we? How many times have you turned to your bike when you wanted to clear your head from mundane...Join Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2020
May 28, 2020
June is not only popular among soon-to-be brides. In fact, it means more to a greater number of people who have been in a battle with bowel cancer for some time now, or have lost loved ones to it. Also known as colorectal cancer, the disease starts...International Tea Day 2019
Nov 15, 2019
Observed every year on the 15th of December, International Tea Day has been celebrated since 2005 in tea producing countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania. The event aims...International Animal Rights Day 2019
Nov 13, 2019
Every year at the 10th of December, the world celebrates the International Animal Rights Day (IARD), which aims to remember the animal victims of human tyranny and call for the recognition of the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights (UDAR). The goal...International Volunteer Day 2019
Nov 11, 2019
Volunteering Australia will lead this year's celebration of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) this coming 5 December 2019. The event will hopefully help raise awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the...
