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May 17 2022 
AUTISM – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
How Common is Autism in Australia?
It is estimated that at least one in fifty Australians are affected by autism. Statistically, boys are four times more likely … Continue reading
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Apr 01 2022 
WHAT IS EPILEPSY?
Epilepsy is a long-term brain condition typically diagnosed when a person has repeated seizures. It is estimated to affect about 3 in every 100 Australians. *
About … Continue reading
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Jan 01 2022 
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
By Tracey Hordern
The New Year for many of us is not only a time to celebrate, but a time to reflect back at where we … Continue reading
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Dec 09 2021 
EATING DISORDERS EXPLAINED
There are more than a million Australians who currently are experiencing an eating disorder – and even more alarming, less than a quarter are getting … Continue reading
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Oct 14 2021 
All you need to know about heart disease
By Tracey Hordern
Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death. In Australia, 18,590 deaths were attributed to heart disease in 2017. This translates to one … Continue reading
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Sep 08 2021 
RU Okay? Suicide Prevention Starts with a Question
According to the Australian Department of Health, almost half of all Australian adults will face a mental ill-health episode during their lifetime. And sadly, this … Continue reading
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Sep 01 2021 
COVID-19 update
We answer your most commonly asked COVID-19 questions. Updated September 1.
What are the local COVID-19 vaccination rates for Ballina and Byron?
Byron Bay – postcode 2481
At … Continue reading
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Aug 04 2021 
Covid-19 Vaccines – Myths v’s Facts
BY TRACEY HORDERN
While there has been some confusion around vaccine messaging, there is one thing on which most health authorities agree: our best defense against … Continue reading
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Jul 27 2021 
Top Tips & Benefits to Quit Smoking – Quitting Time!
BY TRACEY HORDERN
While daily smoking has consistently declined in Australia for the last four decades, in 2019 some 11 percent of Australians still smoked tobacco … Continue reading
