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Annual Health Checks

Regular health checks can identify any early signs of health issues. Problems that are found early can be treated more effectively. Factors such as age, health…

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Dentists and Disability

😄"Be kind to dentists … they have fillings too", 😄 "Don’t rush when you brush", 😄"Smile, it raises your face value". A little light humour to relax the mood…

Disability Royal Commission - Hearing Update

Disability Royal Commission explores education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with congitive disability

The Disability Royal Commission is exploring education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with a cognitive disability in a public…

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Dr Google - should you trust it?

When one in 20 Google searches are health-related, it is no surprise that Google has created “Dr Google” health cards, vetted by a team of “medical doctors”. B…

Fatigue at Work: When Coffee Won't Do The Job

Do you ever catch yourself slumped at your desk, struggling to concentrate on the task at hand? Perhaps you yawn more than most, and water cooler conversations…

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Men's Health Checks

Regular health checks can help identify early signs of health issues. The earlier a problem is discovered, the earlier treatment can begin. Men's health week r…

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Migraine and Headache Awareness Week

Migraine and Headache Awareness week is 19-23rd September 2022. Read on to find out about online sessions during the week. We also cover general informati…

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NSW Spectacles Program

The NSW Spectacles Program provides government-funded glasses and vision aids to eligible recipients including seniors, children, people experiencing home…

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Self-testing for Cervical Cancer

All women need to have Cervical Screening Tests every 5 years between the ages of 25 and 74 if they have ever been sexually active. Some women who would prefer…

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Telehealth

Over the last two years, Telehealth has changed the way health care is delivered, and it is now set to become permanent. You can now talk to your GP or other h…

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Thunderstorm Asthma Alerts

If you are one of the 2.7 million Australians with asthma, have other respiratory problems or even suffer from seasonal hayfever, then Spring thunderstorm seas…

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Women's Health Checks

It’s good to look after our health, and regular health checks can help detect early warning signs of disease or illness before they become a more significant i…