Allied Health Professionals
We are happy to announce that we also offer the following specialist services:
- Podiatrist
- Clinical Labs – on-site pathology
Podiatrist
Alasdair Evans and Anna Kosch
- Consultations/sessions available.
- Clinic days are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of each month
- Open from 8.30am to 12noon Monday to Friday. For enquiries please phone 9964 3317.
May is Awareness Month for the following:
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Date
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Event
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Details
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1-31 May
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White Shirt Day
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Ovarian cancer is an insidious disease, often known as a “silent-killer” as symptoms are vague and often strike without warning. By wearing a white shirt or t-shirt on this day you will be showing your support for women and their families impacted by ovarian cancer along with the OCRF’s vital research. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.whiteshirtcampaign.com.au |
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1-31 May
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Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week
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Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week teaches us more about what Tourette syndrome is and tackles stigmas created by false information about the disorder. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.tourette.org.au |
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1-31 May
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IAIM One-in-Five Challenge
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1 in 5 Australian two-year olds have already developed identifiable indicators of mental health difficulties. The IAIM invite you to participate in the One-in-Five Challenge to help reduce this number, and to give all babies and children a better shot at life-long mental health. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.oneinfive.com.au |
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1-31 May
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Macula Month
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Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. Macula Month is an annual event designed to raise awareness of the disease and to encourage those most at risk, people over 50, to have their eyes tested and macula checked.
www.mdfoundation.com.au |
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1-31 May
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Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
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Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month aims to provide information to people and healthcare professionals, so they can learn and understand more about what exactly neurofibromatosis (NF) is.
www.ctf.org |
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1-31 May
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Art for Epilepsy
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Art for Epilepsy raises money by getting Australian artists to create artwork and sell it for epilepsy. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.epilepsy.org.au |
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1-31 May
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Miracle Month of May
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This raises awareness and funds for premature and sick newborn babies as well as their families and the hospitals that take care of them.
www.miraclebabies.org.au |
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1-31 May
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Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month
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The Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month helps raise awareness for the 13 multi-systemic, heritable disorders that affect connective tissue, the most abundant tissue in the body. Severe ailments include Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which involves fragile blood vessels and can cause internal organs to spontaneously rupture.
www.ehlers-danlos.com |
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1-31 May
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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month
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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month raises awareness for inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), which more than 5 million people live with.
www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au |
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1-31 May
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Heart Week
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Each year the Heart Foundation uses Heart Week as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the problem of heart disease and to help improve the heart health of all Australians. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.heartfoundation.org.au |
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1-31 May
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National Palliative Care Week
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Organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health, this week of events draws attention to how important palliative care is for people affected by chronic diseases. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.palliativecare.org.au |
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3 May
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World Asthma Day
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World Asthma Day (WAD) takes place each year on the first Tuesday in May. Initiated by the Global Initiative for Asthma in 1998, the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) embraces WAD and marks the occasion to highlight the need for ongoing care and vigilance in managing asthma.
www.nationalasthma.org.au |
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3 May
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World Asthma Day
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Organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma, World Asthma Day improves awareness around the world.
www.nationalasthma.org.au |
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6 May
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International No Diet Day
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International No Diet Day (INDD) celebrates body acceptance and diversity. It encourages us all to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise, as well as our body, no matter what our size or shape.
www.eatingdisorders.org.au |
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8 May
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International Thalassaemia Day
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Patients with thalassaemia can suffer from anaemia and many other complications as a result of inadequate red blood cells. International Thalassaemia Day is celebrated every year to commemorate patients and raise awareness of the condition to improve patient care and research.
www.tasca.org.au |
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8 May
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National Amyloidosis Day
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National Amyloidosis Day intends to raise funds and awareness for Amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which abnormal protein, known as amyloid fibrils, builds up in tissue.
www.tasca.org.au |
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8 May
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World Red Cross Day
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This day takes place on the day Red Cross founder Henry Dunant was born, and it celebrates the incredible work done by Red Cross staff and volunteers.
www.redcross.org.au |
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10 May
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World Lupus Day
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World Lupus Day raises awareness about this autoimmune disease and looks at the way in which it may cause abnormalities in vital organs like the kidneys, lungs and brain.
www.worldlupusday.org |
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12 May
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International ME/CFS Awareness Day
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International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) helps raise awareness about a number of diseases including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia (FM), Gulf War syndrome (GWS) and multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). The date was chosen as the official day as it’s the birthday of Florence Nightingale who was believed to have suffered from ME/CFS. Around 12 May each year, buildings and landmarks around Australia light up in blue to raise awareness about ME/CFS.
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15 May
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Global Awareness Day
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Global Awareness Day raises awareness for a rare disease that affects more than 2,000 people in Australia.
www.tsa.org.au |
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19 May
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World IBD Day
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World IBD Day is organised by patient organisations and fights for those suffering from inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease.
www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au |
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22-28 May
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Food Allergy Week
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Food Allergy Week is run by the charitable, not-for-profit organisation Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. It’s annual initiative that aims to better educate the public on the importance of understanding food allergy and supporting those when it comes to allergy management. This year the event is taking place from May 26 – June 1.
www.allergyfacts.org.au |
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22-28 May
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week tackles the stigmatised and marginalised individuals living with schizophrenia throughout Australia. The week aims to teach people more about the facts and work towards dispelling the myths.
www.sfnsw.org.au |
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22 May
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The Bloody Long Walk (Melbourne)
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The Bloody Long Walk is a walking challenge held around Australia that raises money to find a cure for mitochondrial disease (mito).
www.bloodylongwalk.com.au |
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23-29 May
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Exercise Right Week
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This event aims to motivate more Australians to get fit by teaching them about the benefits of exercise and how they can create their own regimes and exercise plans.
www.exerciseright.com.au |
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25-31 May
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Kidney Health Week
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1 in 3 Australians have an increased risk of kidney disease. Kidney Health Week is a national campaign run at a grassroots level that raises awareness of the importance of our kidneys while shining a light on the prevention and early detection of kidney disease.
www.whathealth.com |
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25-31 May
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Spinal Health Week
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Spinal Health Week raises awareness of the importance of spinal health, which can have a huge impact on improving our overall health and wellbeing.
www.chiro.org.au |
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25 May
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World Thyroid Day
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World Thyroid Day campaigns for those suffering from this disease and recognises the medical professionals worldwide who are fighting it.
www.thyroidfoundation.org.au |
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27 May
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Don’t Fry Day
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Australia’s Skin Cancer Prevention Day!
www.skincancerprevention.org |
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27 May
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day
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Prader-Willi syndrome is a lifelong condition and although lots of research is being carried out, to date there is no cure. On the last Friday of May, we aim to raise awareness of Prader-Willi Syndrome to help boost the possibility of finding a cure.
www.pwsavic.org.au |
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29 May
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Wear White at Work
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On 29 May ‘Wear white at work’ and donate a gold coin to show your support for mental illness sufferers and families of suicide victims. The White Wreath Association provides 24-hour support for anyone who is in needof assistance and support.
www.whitewreath.com |
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30 May
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World MS Day
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World MS Day focuses on improving the quality of life for those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and helps teach people more about the disease.
www.worldmsday.org |
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31 May
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World No Tobacco Day
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This is an annual event aiming to show the harm the tobacco industry poses to the sustainable development of nations.
www.who.int |
June is Awareness Month for the following:
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Date
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Event
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Details
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1-30 June
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Migraine Awareness Month
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Migraine Awareness Month is an International Event held every year in June and is organised in Australia by Migraine Australia, a national patient advocacy organisation founded to support all Australians living with migraine and their families.
www.migraine.org.au |
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1-30 June
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
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Bowel cancer is a common diagnosis in Australia. It is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening.
www.bowelcancerawarenessmonth.org |
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1-30 June
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and is the leading preventable viral cause of developmental disabilities. CMV Month raises awareness of CMV in an attempt to improve lives and teach people about the virus.
www.cmv.org.au |
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1-30 June
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Orthoptic Awareness Week
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Orthoptic Awareness Week is held each year by the Orthoptic Association of Australia and helps promote the importance of taking care of your eyes with regular eye examinations. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.orthoptics.org.au |
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1-30 June
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Heart Rhythm Week
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Arrhythmias are responsible for between 23,000 and 33,000 sudden cardiac arrest deaths each year. Many of these deaths could be avoided with greater public awareness of their risks and symptoms, which is where Heart Rhythm week looks to make a difference. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.heartrhythmalliance.org |
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1-30 June
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International Men’s Health Week
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International Men’s Health Week promotes awareness of the importance of good health in men, boys and their families. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.menshealthweek.org.au |
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1-30 June
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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week encourages government, industry and consumers to look at the needs of babies and toddlers and to invest in the essential services that support children in their earliest years. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.waimh.org |
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1-7 June
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Haemochromatosis Awareness Week
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Haemochromatosis Awareness Week raises awareness of haemochromatosis, or inherited iron overload disorder, by teaching communities more about the condition.
www.haemochromatosis.org.au |
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5 June
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The Bloody Long Walk (Sunshine Coast)
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The Bloody Long Walk is a walking challenge held around Australia that raises money to find a cure for mitochondrial disease (mito).
www.bloodylongwalk.com.au |
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13-19 June
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World Allergy Week
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World Allergy Week raises awareness of the impact of allergies with a campaign that supports and funds research into allergies. You can participate by wearing a spot of red in your home, school or workplace.
www.allergyimmunology.org.au |
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14 June
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World Blood Donor Day
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World Blood Donor Day aims to remind us all about the importance of blood donations and how much more blood is required to help all those who need it.
www.who.int |
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16 June
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Red Apple Day
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By purchasing the red apple pin, Australians can help awareness for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
www.redappleday.org |
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19 June
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World Sickle Cell Day
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Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder where abnormal haemoglobin is produced. World Sickle Cell Day was established to raise awareness of the disease to improve treatment and help find a cure.
www.tasca.org.au |
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19 June
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The Bloody Long Walk (Brisbane)
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The Bloody Long Walk is a walking challenge held around Australia that raises money to find a cure for mitochondrial disease (mito).
www.bloodylongwalk.com.au |
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21 June
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International Day of Yoga
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The word “yoga” comes from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite. International Day of Yoga promotes the importance of the union between the body and consciousness to help us all lead a healthier life.
www.un.org |
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21 June
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MND Global Day
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MND Global Day raises awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which is a progressive neurological disease.
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26 June
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The Bloody Long Walk (Wollongong)
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The Bloody Long Walk is a walking challenge held around Australia that raises money to find a cure for mitochondrial disease (mito).
www.bloodylongwalk.com.au |
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27 June
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PTSD Awareness Day
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This international day raises awareness about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to ensure more people know about the condition and more people who suffer PTSD will seek treatment. PTSD is the most common mental health disorder after depression. In Australia the day is recognised by the Department of Health.
www.phoenixaustralia.org |
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29 June
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World Scleroderma Day
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Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease. World Scleroderma Day highlights the brave people living with this disease to demand equal treatment and care for people with scleroderma.
www.sclerodermaaustralia.com.au |
July is Awareness Month for the following:
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Date
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Event
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Details
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1-31 July
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Dry July
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Dry July is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the lives of adults living with cancer. Giving up alcohol for the month of July is a good way to raise awareness of individual drinking habits and the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle.
www.au.dryjuly.com |
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1-31 July
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National Diabetes Week
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1.1 million Australians live with diabetes. National Diabetes Week is a fundraising event that helps to raise awareness and work towards prevention. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
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1-31 July
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National Wound Awareness Week
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Around 300,000 Australians suffer lower leg ulcers that require regular care. The Australian Wound Management Association works with nurses, doctors and health members to bring about better care for all sufferers, most of whom are elderly. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.awma.com.au |
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1-31 July
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National Pain Week
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National Pain Week aims to contribute to the de-stigmatisation of the experience of chronic pain. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.nationalpainweek.org.au |
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1-31 July
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Crazy Hair Day
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Crazy Hair Day is a day where you go crazy with your hair. This annual fundraising event is organised by Cystic Fibrosis Victoria (CFV) and is a fun way to engage schools, raise awareness and celebrate the start of the new term. The exact dates for 2022 are to be confirmed. Visit the organisation’s website for details.
www.crazyhair.com.au |
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24 July – 31 August
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DonateLife Week
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This week-long event aims to promote the critical importance of organ and tissue donation.
www.donatelife.gov.au |
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28 July
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World Hepatitis Day
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With lots of local events, World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of hepatitis in Australia and worldwide.
www.worldhepatitisalliance.org |
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30 July
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Gastroschisis Awareness Day
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Gastroschisis is a birth defect that causes the intestines to protrude from a hole in the abdomen. There is still a 10% mortality rate due to complications or related defects and infections. The condition affects 1 out of every 2,229 babies according to the CDC. Gastroschisis Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the issue and find solutions.
www.averysangels.org |
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31 July
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The Bloody Long Walk (Sydney North)
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The Bloody Long Walk is a walking challenge held around Australia that raises money to find a cure for mitochondrial disease (mito).
www.bloodylongwalk.com.au |