Health & Wellbeing
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‘Keeping Well During the Pandemic’ online webinars for CALD Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing, leaving many struggling with stress, sadness and many other emotions and experiences. As part of October’s …
Peter Verveniotis forges a full life despite battle with Thalassaemia
As chair of the not-for-profit Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia (TASCA), Peter Verveniotis knows a thing or two about the chronic genetic disorders that his organisation is dedicated to offering …
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It’s World Mental Health Day: How are you feeling?
World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October, to mobilise efforts globally in support of mental healthcare and raising awareness of mental health issues but also serving as a …
Fronditha Care opens $22million 90-bed St Albans facility ahead of schedule
Fronditha Care opened its new 90-bed facility as St Albans on Tuesday. Sixty residents have moved into the new $22 million building that was completed ahead of schedule. The CEO …
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Moving Pictures raises dementia awareness with videos for CALD communities on World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day falls on 21 September and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is making sure everyone gets a chance at understanding the illness. The Moving Pictures project pioneered …
Climate change will place additional burdens on women and children
Gender and climate change are integrally linked. Climate change disadvantages women disproportionately more than men due to their traditional family roles as carers, their lower incomes, and reduced access to …
Anthia put lessons of a tough year to good use and prepares to blossom
At the end of last month, naturopath Anthia Koullouros addressed a 4,000-strong audience as one of the speakers at the prestigious Australian Real Estate Agents Conference (AREC) at the Gold …
Academic’s intense scrutiny confirms unique benefits of Pontian diet
The process employed in some of key foods in the Pontian diet and cuisine, including pre-baked pasta, butter and yoghurts, have unique benefits says Aristotle University of Thessaloniki academic Professor …
Demand for Greek-style coffee rises among Australia’s foodies
Everyone has been going on about the benefits of Greek diet but what is seldom mentioned is that Greek coffee itself has some amazing health benefits for the heart and …
Elderly Greeks learn how to keep in touch with their families the smartphone way
For Christina Ntaliani, the great reward is watching the joy on her elderly students’ faces when they receive their first response from a grandchild to their first message that they …