Whilst we face Omicron and the vaccine roll out for children, we cannot get complacent about back to school asthma.
Every year there is a well-documented spike in asthma flare-ups when children return to school after the summer break.
This results in an increased reliance on health care resources – Emergency Department visits, hospitalisations, and GP presentations – and days off school.
Not only is this unsettling for children as they start a new year at school, but it often impacts time off work for the parents/carers also.
This year we’re asking kids to achieve their asthma goal and helping them achieve it with a fun Asthma Adventure game. You may just be their Asthma Master…
For more information about helping your child achieve their asthma goal click here.
Speak up for the community: Do you know someone who could give great input about health needs and services? voices4health is the place where people living in central and eastern Sydney can contribute to decision-making about health needs and services in the area where they live. This is a place…
Voices4Health – have your say about health services in your area Are you interested in having a say about health needs and health services in your area? voices4health is the place where people living in central and eastern Sydney can contribute to decision-making about health needs and services in the…
FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. General Manager First Nations Fashion + Design and Wiradjuri Woman living on Dharawal Country Emma Griggs (pictured below at the recent Australian Fashion Week 2023 at Carriageworks, Gadigal land), shared this: 1. What did…
Mandarin and Cantonese Diabetes Workshops: Diabetes NSW & ACT have FREE upcoming workshops delivered in Mandarin and Cantonese. We know small, healthy lifestyle decisions can lead to great improvements in health, and can prevent or delay the onset of complications associated with diabetes. Participants will learn about: Understanding diabetes Making…
