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21-year-old Grace Corkhill has found a new lease on life after being assessed and treated in a New South Wales-first tertiary clinical program for her diagnosis of functional neurological disorder, known as FND. Grace, who lives in regional New South Wales, had a cerebral artery aneurysmal rupture in 2013 which caused a stroke. She was … Continued
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Massage & Myotherapy Australia has today released the findings of its 10-year Practitioners’ Survey revealing the significant contribution made by professional massage therapists in Australia’s primary health care network. CEO, Ann Davey said, ‘Respondents to the 2023 Practitioners’ Survey of members provides an accurate indication of the level of involvement professional massage therapists now have … Continued
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Now in its sixth year AdMental asks Adelaide’s emerging Advertising Creatives to produce an advertisement that sells mental health and wellbeing. This year they are tackling men’s mental health. AdMental is an annual event that brings together Adelaide Advertising and Design Club (AADC), Don Dunstan Foundation and the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia … Continued
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Zoetis, the leading animal health business, has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support mental health initiatives and reduce stigma around mental illness in rural and regional Australia. Zoetis started partnering with Beyond Blue in 2016, and since then, has raised $800,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service … Continued
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There are 5.4 million dads* in Australia and in LiSTNR’s new original podcast series, The Good Enough Dad, famed parenting educator, author, and champion of boys and men, Maggie Dent talks to some of them about their wins, challenges and stuff-ups, proving along the way that being “good enough” is exactly what our kids need. … Continued
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Lifeline is opening a new concept store offering Lifeline’s value range of new furniture and homewares at affordable prices. The Lifeline Shop at Thornton will open to the public from 4th November with people able to view and purchase this exciting new product offering. People will be able to purchase affordable new and used furniture … Continued
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31/10/2023 Today marks the last day of international Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, Australia’s leading consumer breast cancer organisation Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has shared information around how exercise and other types of support can help you to live well, through powerful personal stories of real Australians affected by breast cancer. BCNA member … Continued
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With the Australian population ageing, chronic disease is on the rise. Living with chronic conditions can have a substantial impact on an individual’s health, affect their quality of life and can impact their participation in the workforce.2 In 2022, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reported that chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of … Continued
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While Mental Health Month is coming to an end, the need to raise funds for Beyond Blue’s Support Services is ongoing. That’s why Beyond Blue is making a final call to encourage people to host a Big Blue Table event – or donate to someone else’s. Big Blue Table fundraising events have been taking … Continued
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Lifeline take on national clinical service responsible for MensLine, National Suicide Call Back Service, SuicideLine Victoria and other mental health, counselling, and family violence services. Move brings in clinicians who currently provide 100,000 free counselling sessions a year. Amalgamation creates an exciting opportunity to address the ‘missing middle’ in mental health. Lifeline Australia and On … Continued
