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Allied Health Professionals
We are happy to announce that we also offer the following specialist services:
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Clinical Labs – on-site pathology
Physiotherapist
Brianna Tonkin and Emily-Jayne Warr
- Consultations/sessions available.
- Clinic days are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoon of each month
Podiatrist
Alasdair Evans and Anna Kosch
- Consultations/sessions available.
- Clinic days are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of each month
OCTOBER is Awareness Month for the following:
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October 1-31
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides people with the chance to focus on breast cancer and its impact. Share stories, speak to family and get important information out to family, friends and colleagues.
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October 1-31
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Great Cycle Challenge Australia
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Great Cycle Challenge encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to get on their bikes and ride to fight kids’ cancer.
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October 1-31
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Lupus Awareness Month
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Lupus Awareness Month highlights the need for more awareness and financial support for Lupus, which is a potentially fatal disease affecting nearly 6 million people across the world.
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October 1-31
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Ocsober
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Ocsober is a fundraising initiative that encourages people to give up alcohol for the whole of October.
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October 1-31
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Dyslexia Awareness Month
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Dyslexia Awareness Month raises awareness and helps teach people more about Dyslexia with events like Light it Red for Dyslexia.
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October 1
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World Vegetarian Day
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World Vegetarian Day, October 1, kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month, helping make a difference by teaching others about the positives of vegetarianism.
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October 4-11
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National Amputee Awareness Week
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The week raises awareness of amputees and people living with congenital limb differences throughout Australia.
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October 4
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Odd Socks Day
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Odd socks day is a light-hearted way to remind people that we can all have an odd day. The day attempts to tackle stigma around mental illness.
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October 5-11
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Mental Health Week
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Mental Health Week is an annual national awareness event held in October every year. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the wider community, to increase community awareness and education about mental health issues and to encourage participation in life-enhancing lifestyles
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October 8
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World Sight Day
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World Sight Day raises public awareness on blindness and low vision, providing an opportunity to educate people more about the causes of blindness and preventative measures.
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October 10
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World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day raises public awareness of mental health issues and promotes greater understanding of its effect on individuals and the wider community.
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October 11-17
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Bleeding Disorders Awareness Week
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This week awareness about inherited bleeding disorders such as haemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
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October 11
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Headspace Day
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#headspaceday is about ensuring young people have access to mental health services no matter where they live in Australia.
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October 12
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World Arthritis Day
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International Arthritis Day brings arthritis sufferers together and gives them a voice to be heard.
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October 15-21
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National Nutrition Week
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National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.
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October 15
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Wellness Walk & Festival
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The walk raises awareness for mental illness and promotes the importance of community and togetherness by bringing people together from all backgrounds.
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October 15
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
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International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day occurs every October. Parents and families across Australia have the opportunity to honour their babies who passed away from stillbirth, miscarriage or postnatal causes.
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October 18
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day promotes greater awareness for DLD, which affects how a person thinks about, understands and uses language. A person with DLD is at high risk of incarceration and suicide. This important day looks at educating the public more about the condition.
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October 20-26
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National Week of Deaf People (NWDP)
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Deaf Australia organises events through a week long period in October, which focuses on celebrating the Deaf community in Australia.
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October 20
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World Osteoporosis Day
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World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year on October 20, and involves lots of campaigns by national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world.
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October 24
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World Polio Day
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World Polio Day highlights the importance of the global eradication of polio.
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NOVEMBER is Awareness Month for the following:
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Event
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November 1-30
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Movemember raises awareness of men’s health issues and is a fun way to raise money for a good cause.
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November 1-30
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month helps raise awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia. The month sees a range of community events and activities taking place to raise funds.
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November 1
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International Drug Users Day
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International Drug Users Day aims to raise awareness and increase action to address the needs of people who use drugs.
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November 8-14
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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week
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Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week was established by PANDA in 2005. Since then PANDA has helping raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including what to look for and where you can seek support.
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November 11-17
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Antibiotic Awareness Week
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Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual, global event which discusses the significance of antibiotic resistance. The week encourages people to use antibiotics responsibly and only when necessary.
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November 12
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World Pneumonia Day
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World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia as a public health issue and works to stop preventable child deaths from pneumonia.
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November 14-22
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Alopecia Awareness Week
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Alopecia Awareness Week raises both awareness and funds to provide wigs to children affected by Alopecia.
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November 14
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World Diabetes Day takes place in more than 160 countries, making it the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign.
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November 17
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World Prematurity Day
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This day raises awareness of babies born prematurely.
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November 18
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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
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More commonly known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, WCOPDD raises awareness of the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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DECEMBER is Awareness Month for the following:
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Event
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Details
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December 1
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World AIDS Day
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World AIDS Day is a globally recognised event that takes place on 1 December. The day raises awareness about the issues and concerns surrounding HIV and AIDS. It’s also a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died.
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December 1-31
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Decembeard
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Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow a beard in December to raise awareness for bowel cancer. The disease affects 1 in 10 Aussie men making it Australia’s second biggest cancer killer.
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December 3
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated every year in Australia on December 3rd to acknowledge the incredible contribution people of all abilities make to the community.
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