Help! My teenager is vaping!
E-cigarettes, otherwise known as vapes, have become increasingly popular. Many people believe that e-cigarettes are ‘less damaging’ for you than traditional cigarette smoking. With a rise in vaping by Australians, particularly among young people, it’s important to understand the long-term health risks. Even though e-cigarettes… Read more
Getting on top of Anxiety in COVID-19
Feeling anxious in certain situations can help us avoid danger, it’s how we’ve evolved to keep ourselves safe. Even if you are not typically an anxious person, it’s common to feel some anxiety during periods of change or uncertainty. If you’re feeling anxious or worried… Read more
Living through coronavirus with depression
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought abrupt changes to daily life and has forever changed how we work, play, socialise and learn at school. Whilst some people have been able to take the changes of the last two years “in their stride” and adapt successfully, many… Read more
Lung cancer awareness
It’s important to know the symptoms of lung cancer as although lung cancer occurs mostly in people aged 60 and over, it can affect people of any age. What are the symptoms? – coughing up blood – a new or changed cough that doesn’t go… Read more
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Around one in five Australians experiences the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some time. These include abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, and alternating diarrhoea and constipation. The cause is unknown, but environmental factors – such as changes of routine, emotional stress,… Read more
Is your high school child up-to-date with vaccinations?
We understand that this year has been a highly disrupted year for many school students. If your child is in year 7 or year 10 and you think they may have missed one of their school-based vaccinations due to lockdowns or other reasons, we are… Read more
