Toxoplasmosis, Pregnancy and the Family Cat
Does your child hug the cat close to her face like the child in this picture? Your vet will tell you that animals should not be near our face and we should wash our hands after petting them. There is good reason for this. Continue reading
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Get motivated: Set a personal fitness challenge!
Why not spice up your training and increase motivation by setting yourself a personal fitness challenge? Continue reading
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Mission Australia report: Project shows how to help the homeless
From Mission’s Australi’s website:
A program aimed at tackling homelessness among Sydney men has delivered dramatic results while producing significant public savings, according to a Mission Australia report being launched today. 
Mission Australia’s Michael Project – a three-year initiative funded by a private donor – provided the men with quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness support services.
It tested the theory that access to health, education and social supports can help homeless people improve their wellbeing, social and economic participation, and access to sustainable housing.
While thousands of men using seven homeless services participated, 106 were followed over 12 months in the most extensive longitudinal research exercise involving homeless people undertaken in Australia.
The research – led by Professor Paul Flatau of Murdoch University and the Centre for Social Impact and Dr Lucy Burns of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre – found that after a year in the program the men:
- Reduced their hospitalisation rate from four to 1.7 times that of the general population.
- Reported they were half as likely to feel isolated from the community and were three times more likely to be employed.
- Were much more likely to be housed, with 42 per cent were in sustainable accommodation 12 months after entering the program.
In addition, the men were also far less likely to access health and justice services.
Growth in Australia’s Mental Health Workforce, says AIHW media release
The mental health workforce in Australia is growing, according to new figures released on 11 April by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
“..The latest workforce information on the AIHW‘s Mental Health Services in Australia website (available at http://mhsa.aihw.gov.au/resources/workforce/) shows the number of psychiatrists (including psychiatrists-in-training) per 100,000 people increased at an average yearly rate of 1.4% between 2005 and 2009.
The number of nurses who work principally in mental health increased at an average yearly rate of 1.5% over the same period,‘ said AIHW spokesperson Mr Brent Diverty.
The website provides workforce information on psychiatrists, psychiatrists-in-training and nurses who work principally in mental health care..”
Read full article here.
Supercharged Bircher
When it comes to breakkie, we like minimal effort, maximum flavour and spoonfuls of goodness. In our humble opinion, there is no better way to tick all of these boxes than Bircher muesli. You can make a batch that sees … Continue reading
Easy peasy almond milk
Claire (the brains/heart/soul behind the Saha Space and the Wellness Project) shared a super yummy almond milk recipe with me so I thought I’d share it with you… Almond milk is so easy to make, it’s almost ridiculous to buy … Continue reading
Waiting time for psychiatric patients will be overturned – SMH
Controversial changes that allowed seriously ill psychiatric patients to be held without review for three weeks to a month will be overturned, after an independent report found patient rights were not being protected.
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Dairy alternatives made simple!
Last week we looked at the controversial topic of dairy and the choices we have when it comes to consuming it – ‘normal’ or organic, homogenised or unhomogenised, pasteurised or raw, skim or full fat! But what if you voluntarily … Continue reading
The decoration and edible power of herbs
Some edible plants, such as herbs, have the great potential to be planted both outdoor and indoor. Continue reading
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Hope, Meaning and Direction – Aust Postvention Perspectives
As an education provider we are always keen to report on other conferences of note.
I noted 3rd Aust Postvention Conference entitled ” Hope, Meaning and Direction – Aust Postvention Perspectives”
This is a conference that brings together those bereaved by suicide and individuals and organisations working in the field of suicide postvention.
To find out more view the program
http://www.hotelnetwork.com.au/__data/page/1436/SNAP_Reduced_Program_@_28_Feb_2012.pdf
Registration is also available online
http://www.hotelnetwork.com.au/conferences/Conferences/postvention/2012/registration/registration
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