Fig Supports

29/09/2025

We cannot wait to share with you all what is happening with Fig Supports!! Make sure you’re following our page to stay up to date with our news.

27/09/2025

26/09/2025

Apparently it’s a long weekend (though in Support work, there are no days off!). After a busy morning, I’ve taken a little time this afternoon to enjoy the new growth on our farm. These fig trees — the very ones that inspired our logo — are such a beautiful reminder. No matter what faith or belief you hold, the fig tree has long symbolised abundance, fertility, and new life.

25/09/2025

Whether it's a webster Pack from the Chemist or our Automatic Pill Dispenser - You can take back control of your medication schedule & promote better health.

24/09/2025

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have pushed back against claims by US President Donald Trump linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism.

Professor David Trembath, Head of Autism Research at CliniKids at The Kids, said there was no clear and consistent evidence of a link between paracetamol and autism – and the recommendations around paracetamol use in pregnant women were very unlikely to change.

“Paracetamol is well established as one of a small number of medicines that is safe, and which plays an important role in reducing fever, which carries its own risks to babies,” Professor Trembath said.

“It is regrettable that autism is being framed as a ‘medical condition’. Such an approach is hurtful and very much at odds with contemporary neurodiversity-affirming thinking.”

Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Deputy Director Research, Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research and Director of CliniKids at The Kids, said the claims that folic acid was a ‘treatment’ for autism were weak.

“A few small trials suggest possible small improvements in behavioural outcomes, yet these studies are limited by small numbers, inconsistent findings, and a lack of independent replication.”

Read our full, evidence-based statement here: https://lnkd.in/g-HT7vFM

23/09/2025

Hobbies give your brain a break, lift your spirits, and add joy to your day. Bec loves her chickens, spending time in the garden and crafts. What are your hobbies?

22/09/2025

Almost 1 in 40 Australians are Autistic - that’s Aspect’s latest prevalence estimate, highlighted today on Sunrise (Channel 7, Seven Network).

Aspect’s clinical psychologist Dr Fiona Aldridge and Professor Adam Guastella spoke with the Sunrise team about possible causes, persistent myths, and why more people are now receiving an autism diagnosis.

The story highlights what many healthcare and education professionals already know: greater awareness, early detection and myth-busting make a real difference.

19/09/2025

Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest update of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Dementia in Australia report.

The update, which was released today, also found that without a significant intervention the number of Australians living with dementia will exceed 1 million by 2065.

This report has been released in the lead-up to Dementia Action Week (15–21 September) and underscores just how profoundly dementia affects Australian families.

For more information, read our media release here: https://lnkd.in/gZ5UuM9E

Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d26nC4rF

18/09/2025

A Gratitude Journal helps to stay focused on the positive things in your life. It boosts your mood, builds resilience and improves sleep.
Start by writing down 3 things Every day that you are grateful for. At first it will be hard, but you'll soon Notice how that list can grow. Today I am thankful for my family, for my home, and for being employed. What are YOU thankful for today?

17/09/2025

Dementia Action Week begins Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September.

We are calling on you to reach out and reconnect with someone impacted by dementia, because nobody can do it alone.

➡️ Swipe through this post to see why it matters.

For tips to reach out and reconnect, visit https://lnkd.in/g5dn6898

To speak with an expert advisor about dementia, contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or via https://lnkd.in/dQCPiuJt for live chat and email.

16/09/2025

Staying connected makes you feel less alone, supported, and happier. If you don't have a community around, then please know you can reach out to these providers anytime.
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Lifeline 13 11 14
MensLine 1300 789 978

15/09/2025

This week marks Dementia Action Week, from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September.

This year’s theme is ‘Nobody can do it alone’.

Did you know that an estimated 1.7 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia?

Dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with the condition and their immediate carers; it also impacts their family, friends and wider social network.

To speak with an expert advisor about dementia, contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or https://lnkd.in/dQCPiuJt for live chat and email support.