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Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others

Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others

Geoff knows from personal experience what it’s like to live with Parkinson's disease. He shares tips and advice for others with it and their carers.

29 Aug 2016

Parkinson’s Disease: Geoff shares his journey and advice for others

Parkinson’s Disease: Geoff shares his journey and advice for others

Geoff shares his personal experience of unusual muscle and movement symptoms in the lead up to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.

29 Aug 2016

First aid: Oral trauma (mouth and teeth injuries) in infants and toddlers

First aid: Oral trauma (mouth and teeth injuries) in infants and toddlers

Injuries to the mouth like cut lips and chipped teeth are common for toddlers. All require immediate first aid, and some an emergency dentist appointment.

03 May 2016

Tim’s experience managing eosinophilic oesophagitis

Tim’s experience managing eosinophilic oesophagitis

Eosinophils cause inflammation of the oesophagus. Tim talks about having eosinophilic oesophagitis and getting food stuck in throat.

05 Sep 2015

Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours

Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours

There is plenty of research telling us what most of us already suspected; that parents of kids with disabilities are much more prone to stress,…

22 Jun 2015

Preventing skin cancer

Preventing skin cancer

Help prevent skin cancer by seeking shade, using sunscreen and wearing a hat and protective clothing whenever you are in the sun. But some sun…

17 Jan 2015

Melanoma

Melanoma

Skin cancer types including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma can be prevented by reducing sun exposure. Find out more...

13 Nov 2014

Urinary tract infections: Dr Joe Kosterich

Urinary tract infections: Dr Joe Kosterich

Urinary tract infections are fairly common and sometimes the jargon can be confusing because they have multiple names.

04 Nov 2014

Physio Q/A: Text neck

Physio Q/A: Text neck

Neck and shoulder pain are classic text neck symptoms. Physiotherapy can relieve pain and prevent pain from worsening.

16 Apr 2014