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20/12/2023

10/11/2023

Today we honour those soldiers who fought to protect the nation
Lest we forget

02/11/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
Human teeth are the only part of the body that can’t heal themselves.

26/10/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
Your brain hides your nose.
Did you know that your nose is always visible to you? You can't see it very well because your brain ignores it through a process called Unconscious Selective Attention. So, even though your nose is right in front of you, your brain focusses on other things instead!

22/10/2023

Life comes at us in waves—there will always be ups and downs. 🌊

Learning to ride the wave by having the tools to cope will help you better overcome setbacks when they arise.

A 'coping strategy' is anything that helps you to adjust or deal with negative life events.

Your coping strategies don't have to be challenging or expensive. There are many simple, free things you can try. It's about finding what works for you. 🙌

Here are some suggestions:
👉 meditate
👉 exercise outdoors
👉 break a challenge down into small, achievable goals
👉 celebrate your wins
👉 keep a journal
👉 think about the bigger picture
👉 lower the expectations you put on yourself.

Remember that struggling with your mental wellbeing isn't a sign of weakness, and you're not alone. It takes courage to make steps towards a healthier mind. 💙

ℹ️ Sources:
Health Direct. Building resilience
Cleveland Clinic. Stress: Coping With Life's Stressors
Queensland Health

If your setbacks have grown beyond where you feel you can cope, or you're worried about someone who's struggling, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or visit your GP.
Mental wellbeing support services like Lifeline or Beyond Blue also provide free counselling and crisis support — available anywhere, anytime. 📲

19/10/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
Humans can't walk in a straight line without looking at something.

17/10/2023

How cool is your kid's lunch box? 😎

School lunches usually sit for a few hours before they're eaten, which can increase the risk of food poisoning (if the lunch isn't kept cool). 🤮

Bacteria grows rapidly on food kept in the temperature danger zone (between 5°C and 60°C).

Help your child safely enjoy their lunch by keeping their food below 5°C, here's how. 👇

ℹ️ Source:
Queensland Government. Lunchbox safety

12/10/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
For a month to have a Friday the 13th, the month must begin on a Sunday

08/10/2023

Talk about allergy season. 🤧
Spring has sprung! And so have the swooping magpies, asthma and allergy flare-ups (for some).
As flowers and plants blossom, they release pollen. If you're allergic to pollen, you know what happens next — coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes and asthma (in some cases).
But pollen isn't the only spring fling you might have. Changes in temperature can also make allergy symptoms worse.
Nip your seasonal allergies and asthma in the bud with these tips:
🚩 know what your triggers are by keeping a symptom journal
🏠 stay indoors in the morning (if you can) when the pollen count is high
🌱 avoid mowing grass or wear a mask if you do
🪟keep your windows closed in your home and car
🕶️ wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
😮‍💨 take your preventer medication even when well.
If you have an asthma attack, follow your asthma action plan. Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
ℹ️ Sources:
Asthma Australia (2020). How people with asthma and allergies can prepare for spring
American Lung Association (2023). Don't fear spring allergies and asthma
Better Health Channel (2022). Pollen allergies
Queensland Health

05/10/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
Hawaiian pizza was created in Ontario, Canada, by Greek immigrant Sam Panopoulos in 1962!

02/10/2023

For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national conversation.

But we know that to help those facing breast cancer, awareness alone isn’t enough. This October, get involved. Get screened. Make a donation. Take action. Make this BCAM about more than awareness.

28/09/2023

🧠 Fun Fact Friday 🧠
Octopuses have three hearts