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25.01.2022 Bullying is never ok. If your child tells you they are being bullied, listen to them and believe them. Report the behaviour with the appropriate person, such as your child’s teacher if the bullying is happening at school. Ask how they will handle it. The organisation’s website may have information about how they manage bullying. Learn more at bullyingnoway.gov.au/ Bullying No Way!
23.01.2022 The most common symptoms of coeliac disease in adults are: -anaemia -bloating and farting -diarrhoea or constipation -fatigue ... -nausea and vomiting -stomach cramps -weight loss. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Whether you experience symptoms or not, if you have coeliac disease, ingesting gluten can do long-term damage to your health. Find out more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//coeliac-disease-and-g Coeliac Australia
23.01.2022 Did you know almost half of Australians were born overseas, or have a parent who was? Australia is a place where everyone belongs. Harmony week is happening rig...ht now, and continues until Sunday 21 March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. You can get involved in your community, sports club, workplace or at school, or take part in events happening across Victoria. Visit the Harmony Week website for more information: https://www.harmony.gov.au/ See more
19.01.2022 It’s going to be hot across the state this week. To avoid heat stress, plan exercise for before 9am or after 6pm to avoid the hottest part of the day, and drink plenty of water. Learn more about how to #SurviveTheHeat https://betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat
14.01.2022 Early signs of ovarian cancer are not always obvious. The most common early symptoms are: - Abdominal bloating - Lower abdominal pain - Feeling full after eating a small amount - Needing to urinate often and urgently.... Learn more about early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//Condit/ovarian-cancer
05.01.2022 Washing your hands well with soap and water removes dirt and germs that can spread disease. So remember to wash your hands: -when you get home or arrive at work -after using the toilet or changing a nappy -before preparing food or eating -after handling raw food ... -after using a tissue -before and after attending to someone who is sick -after smoking -after handling rubbish or working in the garden -after handling animals. More about why and how: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//handwashing-why-its-i
04.01.2022 It’s a hot one today, so remember to: - stay hydrated - keep cool - check in on older friends & relatives who may find hot days challenging - never leave anyone (or any pet) in the car... - put out water for pets and wildlife. #SurviveTheHeat https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campai/Survive-the-heat See more
02.01.2022 Did you know that around 1 % of children born in Australia are born with a heart defect? This is known as congenital heart disease and it affects 2,400 to 3,000 Australian families with new babies each year. HeartKids provides support for children and families living with childhood heart disease. Learn more about congenital heart disease at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//heart-abnormality-bir
02.01.2022 Some children are born with heart disease, but other types of childhood heart disease are acquired. This means they develop after birth due to an illness in childhood such as Kawasaki disease or rheumatic heart disease. You can learn more about acquired disease at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//heart-disorders-acqui or seek support through HeartKids.
