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13/08/2025

August is Tradies National Health Month (TNHM).

The campaign established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) raises awareness of the physical and mental challenges faced by those in trade professions.

A recent survey of tradies from across the country has revealed the following challenges faced by them in the past year:
* Over 90% of tradies experienced work-related injuries or pain in the past year, with 90% of these injuries caused or worsened by work.
* 76% reported pain significantly impacts their quality of life.
* 42% described their pain as severe, with some suffering for months or even years.
* 87% medicate or self-medicate to manage their pain, with 30% resorting to drugs or alcohol.
* 24% fear they will need to retire early due to stress on their bodies.

More information can be found at: https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month

August is Tradies National Health Month, a campaign established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) to highlight the unique position of physiotherapists in preventing and treating musculoskeletal issues that plague tradies throughout their careers.

In 2025, Australia continues to face critical trade shortages and growing infrastructure demands. Now more than ever, it’s vital to invest in the health of our tradie workforce–because when tradies thrive, our communities do too.

To learn more, visit: https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month

To find a physio near you, visit: https://choose.physio/

05/08/2025

This week is National Stroke week.

This week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of a stroke so that they can save a life.

More information can be found at: https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/prevention-programs/national-stroke-week

27/07/2025

This week is Donate Life week.

While 4 in 5 Australians support organ and tissue donation, only 36% of the eligible population are registered as donors on the Australian Organ Donor Register.

There are around 1,800 people on the waitlist for a transplant and an additional 14,000 people on dialysis, many who may benefit from a kidney transplant. Australia needs more registered donors to help give them a second chance at life.

If you know you want to be a donor, take two simple steps:

1. Register at donatelife.gov.au

2. Tell your family you’ve registered and that you want to be donor.

Somebody’s life could depend on it.

More information can be found at: https://www.donatelife.gov.au

21/07/2025

This week is National Pain week.

The week aims to spread awareness of the personal, economic, and social impacts of chronic pain — and call for urgent national action.

More information can be found at: https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/painchanger/

The National Pain Report 2025 underscores the profound impact of chronic pain on individuals, their loved ones, the community, the health system, and the economy.

Join us this week for a national week of action.

View the full report here: www.painchanger.org.au

14/07/2025

This week is National Diabetes Week.

With 1,500,000 people living with diabetes in Australia and 400,000 Australians at high risk of diabetes it is important to know the signs and symptoms.

Did you know that up to 90% of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history? Because of this, many aren't looking out for, or aware of the signs.

Let's make the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes known in every household:
😴Tired - unexplained or excessive fatigue
🥤Thirsty - a thirst that can’t be quenched
🧍‍♀️Thinner - sudden or unexplained weight loss
🚽Toilet - going to the toilet a lot

More information can be found at: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

24/06/2025

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

More information can be found at: https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org

18/06/2025

Today is Red Apple Day.

Red Apple Day is Bowel Cancer Australia's Annual Giving Day, when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of the charity.

Bowel Cancer Australia's apple logo is symbolic of the charity's bowel cancer message: bowel cancer is treatable and beatable when detected early.

The outline of Bowel Cancer Australia's apple logo represents an abstract of a human bowel. The small hole in the apple is caused by a worm. If detected early and removed, the worm is unable to continue affecting the apple or the health of the tree.

It's the same outcome for people. If bowel cancer is detected early it can be successfully treated, which means patients and their families can continue to enjoy a healthy life.

Both red and green apples are also a nutritious source of dietary fibre.

More information can be found at: https://redappleday.au

14/06/2025

Today is World Blood Donor Day.

World Blood Donor Day is a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations.

More information can be found at: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2025 #:~:text=On%2014%20June%2C%20the%20world,a%20second%20chance%20at%20life.

08/06/2025

Just a friendly reminder that we are closed today.

04/06/2025