Waitara Family Medical Practice has an on-site podiatrist available for a range of services, including:
To make an appointment with the podiatrist, please call reception on 8038 1070.
Safe Work Australia is the national policy agency responsible for work health and safety, and workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia. Everyone should be safe at work – no injury or death is acceptable. During October, businesses, employers and workers across Australia are encouraged to join National Safe Work Month and commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces for all. This year the theme is ‘Work Health and Safety through COVID-19‘.
“Around 107,000 people made a workers’ compensation claim for serious injury or illness in 2017-18.”
2020 has seen workplaces having to quickly adapt their practices and procedures to address the WHS concerns and risks arising from COVID-19. Australian businesses, employers and workers have all experienced the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19, National Safe Work Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the challenges experienced and work towards ensuring all workplaces are safe and healthy.
Get involved this October by:
For more information, visit:
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/national-safe-work-month
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and focusing on ensuring communities recognise how they can contribute to a mentally healthy society. This year the theme is ‘Mental Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater Access’, calling on the global community to make mental health a reality for everyone, everywhere.
“One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year.”
Australian campaign, Do You See What I See? challenges attitudes about mental illness and encourages everyone to view mental health in a more positive light. By doing so, Australians can work together to reduce stigma and lay the foundation for more people to seek the help and support they deserve. The reality is, the vast majority of people affected by mental illness are able to lead independent and contributing lives in the community, with the right treatment and support.
Get involved this October by:
For more information, visit:https://1010.org.au/
https://wfmh.global/world-mental-health-day-2020/
Cerebral Palsy is widely misunderstood despite being the most common childhood physical disability, with 17 million people across the world living with this condition. World Cerebral Palsy Day offers an opportunity to raise awareness and help communities look beyond the disability. The global goal is to ensure that children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our society.
1 in 700 Australian babies is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and of this, 1 in 3 will be unable to walk.
Cerebral Palsy is a complex, lifelong disability that primarily affects movement – but individuals may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments. Cerebral Palsy can be mild (such as a weakness in one hand) to severe (where people have little control over movements or speech and may need 24 hour assistance).
Get involved this October by:
For more information, visit: https://worldcpday.org/
The Great Cycle Challenge started in 2013, and after just 7 years, the event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in Australia. People of all ages, abilities and from every state across the country set themselves a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal throughout October to fight kids’ cancer.
“Over 600 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 children die every week.”
This initiative from the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) allows individuals to contribute in the fight against cancer by riding and raising money. The funds enable CMRI to further research into children’s genetic diseases, birth defects and childhood cancer to find better treatments and cures, so Australian kids can live healthy and fun-filled lives.
Get involved this October by:
For more information, visit:
https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/
Every year on 29th September, the World Heart Federation promotes World Heart Day, calling everyone to promote heart health. This year’s campaign is asking the world to ‘use heart to beat cardiovascular disease’. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels.
“CVDs are the number 1 cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause.” (WHO)
‘Using heart’ this year is about using your head, your influence, and your compassion to live a healthy life, promote healthy habits in the community and look for ways to support the most vulnerable members of society.
Get involved this September by:
For more information, visit:
https://www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/world-heart-day-2020/
Liptember is a campaign dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women’s mental health whilst informing the community of specific women’s mental health research and support programs.
Issues such as Postnatal or Menopausal related depression are examples of mental health issues that are generally gender specific to women.
One of the priorities of Liptember is to recognise that Australian women take on a myriad of responsibilities and provide improvements to the mental health support available for these women. By improving the mental health of Australian women, the entire community can experience improved overall health and wellbeing.
Get involved this September by:
For more information, visit: https://www.liptember.com.au/
Dementia Awareness Month is Dementia Australia’s national awareness-raising campaign held every year throughout September. It aims to encourage all Australians to become more aware of dementia, gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia and how we can support people living with dementia.
“Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians.”
There are many small actions people can take to create a big difference for people impacted by dementia, their families and carers. We can all work towards being aware of dementia and actively reducing the stigma and discrimination surrounding it.
Get involved this September by:
For more information, visit:
https://www.dementia.org.au/nsw/dementia-awareness-month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is asking Australians to get involved and help create awareness and raise the much needed funds to help in the fight against prostate cancer.
“This year 20,000 Australian men will be newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, 3500 will die of the disease, and over 200,000 Australian men are living with it every day. “
Promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness Month allows vital funds to be raised for lifesaving research, awareness, and support programs. Get involved by learning about support groups and programs available as well as events you can be a part of through Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Be a part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September by:
For more information, visit:
https://www.prostate.org.au/get-checked/
Dystonia awareness month is designed to inform the community of the spreading condition and urge the community to join in helping those which are affected. Dystonia is a Neurological Movement Condition which affects adults and children. It can affect any part of the body and causes muscles to contract or spasm. This may cause pain, tremors, twisting and other uncontrollable movements.
Currently there is no cure.
“Research from the United States indicates that dystonia is as common as multiple sclerosis in certain areas of the world including parts of the Australia.”
To get involved this September:
For more information, visit:
https://www.dystonia.org.au/