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People who are at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions carry EpiPens. These automatic injection devices can save a life when medical assistance isn’t close at hand. It’s important to understand what EpiPens are and how they work, whether you or a loved one carry one or to boost your first aid skills. So, if you’ve ever wondered ‘How do EpiPens...

If you’ve recently had a diagnosis of a long-term condition, you are bound to experience a mix of emotions that may change from day to day. Know that this is a completely normal part of the process of coming to terms with the news. For this post, we’ve put together some tips and strategies to help you along the way...

“Make March purple” is the theme for National Epilepsy Awareness Month, taking place this March and culminating in Purple Day on 26 March. Australians are encouraged to get involved in activities in their schools, communities and workplaces and embrace the colour purple as part of the campaign. In this post, we’ll find out more about National Epilepsy Awareness Month and...

During December, Bowel Cancer Australia is running its Decembeard and Decembhair campaigns for bowel cancer awareness. It’s your chance to join in by growing a beard or dyeing your hair a crazy colour — there are lots more ways too, which we’ll explore in this article. You’ll also learn about bowel cancer symptoms and what you should do if you...

There’s a lot happening around health awareness in November, a month dedicated to informing and educating the public about a wide variety of conditions. This means there are lots of opportunities throughout the month to connect with issues that are meaningful to you and your family and to learn more about health and well-being. In this post, we’re going to...