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January
Renew and reset for the new year
The new year is a great opportunity to check in and review your health, habits, and lifestyle. Set some time aside to plan your goals for 2024.
- 24th: International Day of Education
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February
Taking control of your health: The physical and mental connection
Our mental and physical health are intricately connected. Learn about how each affects the other this month.
- Heart month
- 4th: World Cancer Day
- 25th: Mardi Gras festival
March
Women's health: Taking control of your wellbeing
Women face specific health issues which can have a significant impact on wellbeing. Stay informed and in control by reading this month's articles.
- 1st: Zero Discrimination Day
- 8th: International Women's Day
- 15th World Sleep Day
- 20th: International Day of Happiness
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April
Understanding neurodiversity
Neurodiverse people often experience stigma because of a lack of awareness and understanding. Learning more about different conditions can be helpful, whether you have a neurodiverse brain or not.
- 2nd: World Autism Awareness Day
- 7th: World Health Day
- 22nd: Earth Day
- 28th: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
May
Mental health & children
We strive to ensure our children have the nourishment they need to grow to be healthy adults. Well-balanced nutrition and physical activity are important, but mental health is equally essential. Learn how we can help you to support your child’s mental wellbeing.
- Microsite - Promoting mental wellness to family and friends
- 15th: International Day of Families
- 17th: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
June
Eco-anxiety: How to cope when the future looks bleak
Climate change, natural disasters, infectious disease. We hear more about these threats each day in the news and may have even experienced them ourselves. Let us help you find ways to quell the distress brought on by climate anxiety.
- 5th: World Environment Day
- 12th-18th: Men's health week
- Pride season
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July
Courage to change: Guidance for substance use
Are you or a loved one experiencing a substance use problem? If so we have the resources to help you identify warning signs and to support you through recovery.
- 2nd: NAIDOC week
- 24th: International Self-Care Day
- 30th: International Day of Friendship
August
Practising self-compassion
While studies have shown that kindness is associated with physical and mental health benefits, remember to be kind to yourself as well as to others. Look to us for encouragement and the tools to put self-care into practice.
- 9th: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- 12th: World Youth Day
- 25th: Daffodil Day
- 26th: Wear it Purple Day
- 31st: International Overdose Awareness Day
September
Streamlining your routine: Tips to create positive habits
At this time of new beginnings look forward to the exciting outcome of replacing old habits with new ones, and seeing how they will improve your life.
- Women's health week
- 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day
- 14th: RUOK? Day
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October
More than the blues: Understanding depression
When we're sad the reason is usually obvious. Depression can be harder to account for. It's sometimes a lasting, intense unhappiness about everything. But depression is treatable, and most people can improve.
Microsite: Beyond worry: Understanding and coping with anxiety
- New microsite launch
- Global diversity month
- 10th: World Mental Health Day
- 14th-18th: National nutrition week
November
Men's health: Breaking the stigma
By actively educating ourselves about men's health, we can contribute to breaking the stigma surrounding it and promote a culture of understanding and support.
- 16th: International Day for Tolerance
- 19th: White Ribbon Day
- Movember month – men's physical and mental health
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December
Mastering the practice of gratitude
Have you noticed all the good things in your life? Whatever they are, saying thank you for all the positive factors around you can help you to combat depression and increase wellbeing.
- Holiday season
- 1st: World AIDS Day
- 3rd: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- 5th: International Volunteer Day