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What is World Heart Day? “World Heart Day is a global campaign during which individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Through this campaign, the World Heart Federation unites people from all countries and backgrounds” – World Heart
Today is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide annually worldwide, which is one person every 40
This week 31st August – 6th September is National Stroke Week. Stroke Statistics Every two seconds, someone somewhere in the world experiences a stroke. 1 in 6 people will experience a stroke some time in their lives. Strokes deprive brain cells of oxygen and are one of the most common
What is a workplace rehabilitation provider? Workplace rehabilitation providers help address risk factors which may affect a worker’s ability to recover at work. These factors may include; difficulty identifying suitable work, complex injury, delayed recovery or communication breakdown. The workplace rehabilitation provider will appoint a rehabilitation consultant who will assist
This week is Australian National Diabetes Week Every minute of every day, people with diabetes face decisions, thoughts, worries and fears about their diabetes and the future impact the condition may have on their health. The daily burden of living with diabetes can be significant. It’s estimated that people with
What is Dry July? Dry July is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the lives of adults living with cancer, and is a fundraising campaign aimed at challenging social drinkers to change their habits for a month in order to make some healthy lifestyle changes. By giving up alcohol for
What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities. Occupational Therapists often work with people with mental health conditions, disabilities, injuries, or impairments. What is an occupation? An occupation is defined
World Heart Rhythm Week is an annual event, which aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of heart arrhythmia in both the general public and medical profession 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
ProActiv People are here to help members of our community who are affected by disability, injury and mental health. Saturday the 30th of May 2020 is officially marked as World MS Day. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness, and campaign with everyone affected by
World Glaucoma Week This week ProActiv People would like to acknowledge World Glaucoma Week. With 111.8 million people are expected to have glaucoma by 2040, it is one of the leading causes of blindness. Having almost lost his sight to glaucoma at 29, Kirk Pengilly from INXS helps to encourage
