Health clinics commence in NSW
A group of the country’s top medics will travel to the New South Wales towns of Brewarrina and Bourke tomorrow (11 June) for the first of the newly established Indigenous clinics run by Sydney University’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. The team, which includes a cardiologist, physiotherapist, adolescent health expert and a rheumatologist, will fill […]
Battle of the Binge (Binge Drinking)
Binge drinking an “epidemic” among young Australians. The Federal Government has announced millions of dollars of funding to tackle what it calls the binge drinking “epidemic” among young Australians. Research has revealed that, in any in any given week, around 170,000 12- to 17-year-olds are binge drinking or drinking at dangerous levels. One in five […]
High Stakes (Gambling)
Gambling can hurt more than just your hip pocket. There are currently more than 300,000 problem gamblers in Australia. For each one of these problem gamblers, many other people are also affected – family, friends, husbands and wives, children, employers and employees. Gambling is basically risking money on an outcome, usually involving chance. People gamble […]
Sharnee Fenwick
Do you try to follow a healthy diet? Yes, I do try to follow a healthy diet. Apart from the health benefits, working in this industry you need to stay in shape, as it’s fairly unforgiving. I’ve had people I barely know tell me I’ve put on weight! What are your weaknesses? Most people would […]
How’s Your Headspace?
Extra services mean more help for young people across Australia. The Federal Government has revealed its plans to establish 20 extra youth mental health centres across Australia to help in the prevention and early intervention of mental health and drug and alcohol problems among young people. The centres will be funded through Headspace, Australia’s national […]
Dean Widders
During the off-season, do you still need to look after your health and fitness? Mentally it’s good to relax and take a break from hard training and strict diets, so when the off season is on I do have a break, but I still try to keep active and eat healthy. I also have to […]
Budget delivers $332.8 million toward Indigenous health
The Australian Government is investing $334.8 million towards closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. Measures include $101.5 million extra funding for maternal and child health services. By addressing health issues early in life, these interventions can deliver significant progress in closing the gap. These initiatives include: an additional […]
Alcohol
During the holiday season, people tend to consume more alcohol. Although you may have heard that moderate consumption of alcohol protects against cardiovascular disease, this generally only refers to those people over the age of 45. More men die as a result of alcohol than are saved by moderate alcohol intake. In fact, alcohol is […]
Beating the Blues (Depression)
Depression is a serious illness that affects thousands of Australians. Despite the fact that it is one of the most common health problems in our society today, depression remains a misunderstood illness. Some facts on depression: Depression affects around one in every five people at some time in their life;Each year, almost 800,000 Australian adults […]
Stage fright
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be on stage in a performance and suddenly your mind goes blank? You can’t remember your lines or your next cue. This feeling is part of what is called stage fright. Stage fright is common, and is suffered in varying degrees by inexperienced and experienced […]
What a Hoot! (Laughter)
No joke ” laughter really is the best medicine. Everyone enjoys a good laugh. But did you know that laughter is more than just fun; it’s actually really good for you? Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter range from strengthening your immune system and reducing stress to increasing your tolerance to pain. […]
Practiced Parents
The program, called Strong Families, is being run through the Apunipima Health Council, who recently received a three-year grant from the government to fund the project. Apunipima is an Indigenous health organisation that has mainly focussed on addressing chronic disease in Indigenous Cape York communities. However, through their work, health workers identified gaps in services […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Ever heard of Ugly Parent Syndrome? No, it’s not something that turns a parent into a hideously ugly beast – it relates to the way a parent acts when watching their child play sport. We’ve all seem them – parents who stand on the sidelines and scream abuse at other players, referees, fellow spectators and […]
The relationship blues
Forming and keeping relationships should be fun and rewarding. A healthy relationship involves two people who feel good about themselves and each other. It allows for differences of opinions, accepts privacy and allows equal sharing of power and control. Basically, it is a calm relationship, not a frantic one, and it should be happy, enjoyable […]
Position wanted
Sadly, unemployment is a fact of life for many people, especially our youth. You might be smart, educated and really keen to get to work, but sometimes there are just not enough jobs to go around. Some people can find this really difficult to cope with, which can have a negative impact on their health. […]
Petrol Sniffing
Petrol sniffing has had a devastating impact in some communities. Apart from the effects it has on young people’s health, it has also led to increased violence, juvenile crime, property damage, poor school performance and family and social disruption. Sniffing petrol creates health problems because the led found in some petrol accumulates in the body. […]
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