en-au HealthInsite News http://www.healthinsite.gov.au Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:47:01 +1100 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:47:01 +1100 HealthInsite.gov.au healthinsite.feedback@health.gov.au healthinsite.feedback@health.gov.au This summer, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia is asking everyone with a backyard pool to follow a simple checklist to make sure their fence is safe before tragedy can occur.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Pool_Safety___Everyone_Can_Be_a_LifesaverFri, 14 Nov 2008 16:59:42 +1100998CF938-9781-85F1-7FBAC9FA126CEDD6The Australian, State and Territory governments have launched a National Obesity Campaign as part of the Australian Better Health Initiative.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/How_Do_You_measure_Up____National_Obesity_CampaignFri, 31 Oct 2008 15:25:14 +1100511FCD88-CF6D-3C7E-16C54144F128109DCarers Week is an awareness week held during October each year right across Australia. The event was established to promote and raise awareness of the valuable role that carers play in our community and to generate discussion about carer issues.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Carers_Week__19___25_October_2008Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:56:37 +110017E96F8D-B411-BE70-B3302C47D04766BELosing as little as five to 10 kilograms can make a big difference to your cholesterol levels and significantly reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Lowering_cholesterol___big_health_benefitThu, 16 Oct 2008 11:05:10 +110003085F3D-A6CC-2EA2-DD5EF6F20AE0F554Beyondblue's latest national Depression Monitor survey has shown that awareness of depression is increasing but awareness of anxiety disorders is still very low.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Anxiety_and_depression_awarenessThu, 09 Oct 2008 15:54:33 +1100E0243206-E765-1D05-11D726D4031797FCNutrition Week is a national campaign conducted annually by Nutrition Australia.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/National_Nutrition_Week____Falling_In_Love_With_Food__12___18_October_2008Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:53:28 +1100DFA84297-00C5-480F-1F6B3453E050A86CThe annual Walk to Work Day is a national day of action led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia to promote the health and environmental benefits of walking.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Walk_to_Work_Day___3_October_2008Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:43:33 +1100B6AECF11-FA73-8A9D-C7AE952A749B3F12About 100,000 women will be sought to take part in Australia's biggest in-depth study of breast cancer.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Breast_cancer_studyThu, 25 Sep 2008 15:40:21 +110097FC7C3C-BC0E-D4A6-453D542E301AADEFFood Standards Australia New Zealand has formally requested that wholesalers and importers voluntarily withdraw White Rabbit Brand Candies and has issued a fact sheet regarding dairy products from China.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Imported_food_products_from_ChinaThu, 25 Sep 2008 15:14:06 +110097D4553F-DAF4-F888-89787602C2C78EEADiabetes Buzz Day, the annual fundraising event for Diabetes Australia-NSW will be held on Friday, 19 September.http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Diabetes_Buzz_Day__September_19_2008Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:51:24 +1100697AAE45-C406-2225-C174E6C261759ECB