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📣 How can we create safer conversations, environments and practices around food, health and bodies? Health professionals...
12/10/2026

📣 How can we create safer conversations, environments and practices around food, health and bodies?

Health professionals, community workers and anyone interested in eating disorder prevention are invited to join the National Eating Disorders Collaboration’s upcoming online forum, ED Safe in Action: First 2000 Days and Beyond.

The forum will explore how the Eating Disorder Safe Principles can be put into practice, with practical examples, shared learnings and the official launch of the Eating Disorder Safe First 2000 Days Implementation Plan.

📅 Wednesday, 21 October
⏰ 12pm to 1pm
💻 Online

Whether you are new to ED Safe or building on existing work, join the conversation and explore how the principles can support safer messaging, culture and practice.

Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rCCFFX

🚶 Discover Camden one step at a time with the new Local Walks App. Celebrate Camden Active Month at a free community eve...
11/10/2026

🚶 Discover Camden one step at a time with the new Local Walks App.

Celebrate Camden Active Month at a free community event launching the app, developed to help residents find nearby walking routes, explore green spaces and discover local attractions.

Take part in the Miss Lewella Davies Pioneer Walk, a photo scavenger hunt and other activities throughout the day.

⏰ Saturday, 17 October | 10am to 1pm
📍 Onslow Park Rotunda, Cawdor Road, Camden

Register to attend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wbg1Zz

Clear communication is an important part of safe, person-centred healthcare. 🧑‍⚕️Health professionals can support patie...
10/10/2026

Clear communication is an important part of safe, person-centred healthcare.

🧑‍⚕️Health professionals can support patients by:
1️⃣ using clear, everyday language
2️⃣ avoiding unnecessary medical jargon
3️⃣ focusing on the most important information
4️⃣ encouraging questions
5️⃣ providing information in appropriate formats
6️⃣ using accredited interpreters when needed
7️⃣ checking the person has understood

Clear communication supports patients to participate in decisions about their health and care.

Learn more about health literacy and find simple tips to help you deliver clear health information➡️ https://bit.ly/4AH3jBB

📣 Free culturally appropriate low intensity mental health support is available for people from culturally and linguistic...
10/10/2026

📣 Free culturally appropriate low intensity mental health support is available for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Delivered by ProActive Psychology, Side by Side supports people aged 16 and older experiencing mild mental health concerns.

The program provides six sessions of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy tailored to participants’ cultural, language and individual needs.

🌏 Support is available in Arabic, Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages. Free interpreters can also be arranged.

Face-to-face support is available in Bankstown and Fairfield, with telehealth across South Western Sydney.

Learn more about Side by Side➡️ https://bit.ly/4iTOvcE

💛 A small moment of connection can make a meaningful difference. Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. This yea...
09/10/2026

💛 A small moment of connection can make a meaningful difference.

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, ‘Together We Thrive’, reminds us how much connection matters to our mental health and wellbeing.

Connection does not need to be a big gesture. It might mean:

💬 asking someone how they are really going
📱 messaging someone you have not spoken to in a while
☕ making time for a conversation
🤝 reaching out for support when you need it

Small moments of care and connection can help us feel seen, understood and supported.

Learn more about World Mental Health Day➡️ https://bit.ly/4zow5pr

Connection doesn't have to be a big gesture💙 ☕ Catch up over a coffee 📱 Message someone you haven't spoken to lately ...
09/10/2026

Connection doesn't have to be a big gesture💙

☕ Catch up over a coffee
📱 Message someone you haven't spoken to lately
🌿 Spend some time outside
🎨 Make time for something you enjoy
👋 Say hello to a neighbour
🐶 Spend time with a pet

A small moment of connection can go a long way.

Discover more ways to support your mental wellbeing➡️ https://bit.ly/4dhzMo9

✍️A little preparation can help you get more out of a health appointment. Before you go, think about the main things yo...
08/10/2026

✍️A little preparation can help you get more out of a health appointment.

Before you go, think about the main things you'd like to discuss and write down any questions you have.

The Healthdirect Question Builder can also help people prepare a list of questions to take to a medical appointment👩‍💻

Learn more about health literacy and find simple tips to help you understand and use health information➡️ https://bit.ly/4AGWzDR

⏰ When was your last breast screen? Women aged 50–74 are recommended to have a breast screen every two years. BreastSc...
07/10/2026

⏰ When was your last breast screen?

Women aged 50–74 are recommended to have a breast screen every two years.

BreastScreen NSW appointments are free, take️ around 20 minutes and require no GP referral.

Book your free breast screen with BreastScreen NSW:
📞 Call 13 20 50 or
💻 Book online at https://bit.ly/3U90E0i

Learn more about breast cancer awareness and screening ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ACUNnn

⚠️ This post discusses su***de. 📸 Lived experience stories can build understanding, compassion and connection. This Ment...
06/10/2026

⚠️ This post discusses su***de.

📸 Lived experience stories can build understanding, compassion and connection.

This Mental Health Month, visit Connect for Life, a public outdoor photography exhibition sharing the stories of 11 participants from a lived experience peer support and therapeutic photography program.

Through their photographs and personal reflections, participants explore experiences of su***de bereavement and suicidal thoughts, challenge common myths and encourage more compassionate conversations.

📅 17 to 25 October
⏰ Open 8.30am to 5.30pm
📍 The Aviary on Q, 261 Queen Street, Campbelltown

Learn more about the exhibition ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VKemKp
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☎️ If this content brings up difficult feelings, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14. If there is immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

🐝 GPs and Rural Generalists: build your confidence in managing insect and tick allergies. Join the free allergy assist: ...
05/10/2026

🐝 GPs and Rural Generalists: build your confidence in managing insect and tick allergies.

Join the free allergy assist: Insects, ticks and related allergies webinar presented by paediatric allergist and immunologist Dr Paulina Alhucema.

The session will cover insect reactions, ticks and mammalian meat allergy, signs and management of venom anaphylaxis, bite and sting prevention, and venom immunotherapy.

📅 Wednesday, 14 October
⏰ 7.30pm to 9pm
📚 Eligible for CPD hours
💬 Includes a live Q&A

Register through ACRRM➡️ https://bit.ly/3Vk46IG

New to allergy assist? Register for free access ➡️https://bit.ly/4xVmLbt

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