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Melbourne, Victoria
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Today is #WorldHealthDay. In 2022, 49.9% of Aussies had at least one chronic condition, up from 42.4% in 2011–12. With this being said, 56.5% of Australians aged 15 years and over still rate their health as very good or excellent.
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Happy #CommonwealthDay to all those celebrating across the Commonwealth!
Today 56 member countries will come together to honour their unity, diversity and shared values.
Visit our website to see the highlights and resources 👉: bit.ly/34uQ252
Today's Preventive #MentalHealth Symposium was an insightful and powerful discussion about mental health in Australia, the importance of data & evidence, and the need to support #children & #youngpeople.
Thanks @_PHAA_ for hosting.
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We hope that by sharing his diagnosis so publicly, His Majesty The King will encourage others to reach out for support if they are concerned about cancer.
If you have any potential signs or symptoms you're worried about, speak to your GP to get them checked.
We offer specialist, confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Visit our website, or call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
macmillan.org.uk/cancer-info…
@RoyalFamily
ALT A graphic shows the offering of Macmillan Cancer Support for people affected by cancer. Text reads as: "Worried about cancer? Support, Community, Financial Advice, Cancer Info We're here for you."
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I had the pleasure to attend The First Nations Youth Forum held by Reconciliation NSW and The Y NSW Youth Parliament’s Aboriginal Affairs Committee
I am so excited that these conversations are continuing to happen among Aboriginal youth and the wider community 👏
Well done to the NSW Government for launching this important new #publichealth campaign and for amplifying the voices of #youngpeople
Find out more by visiting: cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention…
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Today marks World Restart a Heart Day. ❤️ It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about cardiac arrest and the crucial role each one of us can play in saving lives. 🦸🦸♂️ @HeartNationAus (1/5) 🧵
Good news to see the NSW Government committing $2.5M to increase services to help young people quit vaping. More here: nsw.gov.au/media-releases/cr…
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Active children and young people are more likely to be happy & less likely to feel lonely than those who are less active.
Our latest #ActiveLives Children and Young People Survey provided more evidence of the benefits of getting active for mental health.
#YouthMentalHealthDay
ALT Active Lives graphic which reads: more children and young people are getting active to support their mental wellbeing.
It's so great to see that the Heart Safe Communities initiative between @AmbulanceVic & @heartfoundation continues to expand and have impact!
ambulance.vic.gov.au/new-hea…
Significant @aihw report out today which explores the economics of #sport & #physicalactivity in Australia and savings for our #health system. Have a read ⬇️ aihw.gov.au/reports/sports-i…
Sport and physical activity had a net positive impact on the health system of $321 million in 2018–19. Overall, the health benefits of sport and physical activity outweigh the cost of associated injuries. 🏈 Read more brnw.ch/21wCgSR
@ausport #sportinjury #sporteconomics
This #StrokeWeek is a timely reminder to learn the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. Take a look at this helpful video from @strokefdn 👇🏻
vimeo.com/460037924
It’s #StrokeWeek. Strokes remain a leading cause of death in Australia, causing almost 10,000 deaths each year. Learn about the signs of stroke at nuvi.me/qva2si
On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, it's important to think about what we can do in our local communities to help prevent drownings. Take a look at @ymcansw swimming lessons, for both children and adults 🏊♂️ 🏊♀️ ymcansw.org.au/aquatics/
Today, World #DrowningPreventionDay, is a chance for everyone to reflect on what they can do to protect themselves and the people they love from drowning.
Globally an estimated 236,000 lives are lost to drowning every year.
Press play to see how we can prevent it 👇
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Today, health stakeholders gathered as the Hon @Mark_Butler_MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing #cardiovasculardisease (#CVD) risk. Access it here: cvdcheck.org.au/?utm_source=… @nextpracticedkn
This is really concerning data for the health and wellbeing of #youngpeople in Australia. Continued, targeted #publichealth investment is required.
Find out more: health.gov.au/resources/publ…
SHOCKING NEW DATA: rise in teen smoking for the first time in 25 years. 3 fold smoking increase in 14-17 year old smoking, from 2.1% in 2018 to 6.7% in 2022. Rising in tandem with vaping. Full report: health.gov.au/resources/publ…
Great work by @quitvic & @VicHealth supporting #youngpeople and their families with more information about vaping.
Want to find out more? Visit: vapingfacts.org.au/
Have a young person in your life? It's time to talk about vaping - check out our brand new online hub 'Get the facts' to support conversations with teen about the health harms of vaping. vapingfacts.org.au/ @ToddHarper @VicHealth @SandroDemaio @VicGovDH @VicGovDE
It was truly incredible to join with tens of thousands of people in London today to watch the Coronation processions. Congratulations to Their Majesties!
God Save the King.
#Coronation
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On a scale not seen on the streets of London for 70 years, the #Coronation Procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
A promising commitment from Minister Butler at the National Press Club today:
"...$63 million for a national evidence-based information campaign, with a particular emphasis on young people." #publichealth #youngpeople health.gov.au/ministers/the-…
This #HeartWeek2023, @heartfoundation have provided some great resources! Here are 3 steps you can take to keep your heart healthy ❤️
1. Measure your blood pressure
2. Calculate your heart age
3. Book a #HeartHealthCheck
Find out more: campaign.heartfoundation.org… @natraff8
📢 It's #HeartWeek2023 from 1-7 May! ❤️ Did you know? 30 minutes is all it takes to find out your risk of heart disease ⏰
✅ Get your #bloodpressure measured, ✅ use the Heart Age Calculator, OR ✅ get a #HeartHealthCheck
Act now 👉 fal.cn/3xQNd
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Vaping was sold as a therapeutic product to help long-term smokers quit, not a recreational product – especially not one targeted to our kids.
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