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Achieving mindfulness, relaxation and work-life balance through drumming

Life can be busy. We often have to deal with a number of responsibilities, including work obligations and deadlines, as well as family and social commitments. Finding the ‘right’ work-life [...]

By |September 21st, 2017|Behaviour Change, Mindfulness|
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Outdoor smokefree dining – a breath of fresh air for Victoria!

Most people know the effects of smoking, but did you know that breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke, known as secondhand smoking can also contribute to heart disease, asthma and [...]

By |July 27th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Smoking|

Have your bad habits become addictions?

Habits (good or bad) are patterns of behaviour that are regularly repeated, often on a daily basis. They tend to occur without much thought and over time become routine, a [...]

By |June 15th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Quit on World No Tobacco Day – quit for good!

Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]

By |May 28th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|

World Health Day 2017: ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’

Today (Friday 7th April) is World Health Day which marks the anniversary of the World Health Orgainzation’s formation. This year’s campaign focuses on depression, and in particular focuses on overcoming [...]

By |April 7th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|

Have you made a mental health promise yet?

This week is National Mental Health Week, which runs from the 9 -15 October 2016. It is an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, and aims to raise [...]

By |October 12th, 2016|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|

What can affect your fertility?

With spring comes National Fertility Week. It is held from the 1 – 7 September 2016. This year’s theme is '7 ways in 7 days’. Each day will focus on [...]

By |September 1st, 2016|Health & Wellbeing|

Think you and your family are not affected by secondhand smoking? Think again…

Most smokers are aware of the major health effects caused by smoking, such as developing a range of cancers, heart disease, stroke and emphysema to name some examples… What they [...]

By |August 4th, 2016|Behaviour Change, Smoking|
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World No Tobacco Day – 31 May

Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]

By |May 31st, 2016|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Smoking and your fertility – are you at risk?

Most people know about the harms caused by smoking, but what some people may not know, is that smoking also affects fertility. What does smoking do? With 7,000 chemicals and [...]

By |May 26th, 2016|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|