Caring for Carers of People with Dementia
Are you the main carer for someone with dementia? Is it hard to attend to things because of your caring duties? Does isolation or distance make it difficult to meet people? Would you like to join a free program from home and meet others in a similar circumstance? Central Queensland University is inviting carers to
Are You at Risk of Breast Cancer?
If you’ve got breasts, the answer is yes! What are you waiting for? After 50, your risk increases. So if you’re 50-74 have a mammogram every two years. Speak to your GP or call 13 20 50 today.
CareSearch’s 10th Anniversary Emphasises the Importance of Evidence-Informed Palliative Care
CareSearch is celebrating its 10th anniversary in August 2018 to highlight the importance of evidence-informed palliative care. CareSearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. As the demand for palliative care in Australia increases, so too does the need to ensure that patients, their carers
It’s About Time to Access Digital Health with a My Health Record
‘It’s About Time’ is the theme of National Diabetes Week (8-14 July 2018). This theme also relates to My Health Record. Every Australian will have access to a My Health Record by the end of the year, unless they choose not to have one. Many Australians who have diabetes need to see various healthcare professionals
What Are the 4 Ts?
National Diabetes Week runs from 8 July to 14 July 2018. Diabetes Australia’s It’s About Time campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of diabetes. Too many Australians are being diagnosed with diabetes too late. This is true for both type 1 and type 2
Cancer Screening Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Cancer is the second most common cause of death for Indigenous Australians. Early detection through screening programs can save lives, so speak to your doctor today. Hear from fellow community members about their cancer screening experience and learn about cancer screening programs available in your community… Indigenous Bowel Screen Facebook Video produced by Cancer Council
Bowel Cancer…You’re Never Too Young
Did you know that 1 in 7 Australians diagnosed with bowel cancer are under the age of 55? Being young does not make you immune to bowel cancer. It is a common misconception that bowel cancer is ‘an old person’s disease’, but the reality is each year over 2,000 young Australians are diagnosed with bowel
Dementia Health Literacy Toolkit
Cancer Patient and Carer Home Visit Scheme in Ballina Shire
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Turns 25
Are you someone with experience of a long-term medical condition?
Expressions of interest are now open Join a panel to boost our Winter Program for people with long-term medical conditions… we want to know what you know! The health consumer panel will run from February to October 2018. It involves: Helping us design information and tools for the community. Contributing to the discussion about how
