Posts by VIVA! Communications
Varian & GenesisCare form strategic partnership for cancer care research & increased access to care for Australian patients
Varian and GenesisCare have today (Wednesday, October 24, 2018) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the formation of a strategic partnership for cancer care research and to increase access to advanced cancer care across Australia. The partnership between Varian, a global leader in developing and delivering cancer care solutions, and GenesisCare, Australia’s…
Read MoreVIVA! continues winning streak at PRIA annual NSW Awards for Excellence
VIVA! Communications attended the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) annual 2018 NSW Awards for Excellence last night, held at The Rawson Room in The Rocks, Sydney. It was a great night attended by our NSW industry peers. We entered three separate submissions into the NSW Awards and were delighted to clinch two wins and…
Read MoreShining the spotlight on World Mental Health Day today
It’s World Mental Health Day today (October 10, 2018). The World Federation for Mental Health initiative aims to shine the spotlight on mental health education, awareness and advocacy, worldwide. Mental Health Australia is coordinating the local arm of the global initiative today (during Mental Health Week) via their ‘Do You See What I See’ campaign…
Read MoreMTAA calling on government to delay implementation of PHI product categorisation reforms
The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) has raised concerns today (October 8, 2018) regarding the Morrison Government’s gold, silver, bronze and basic private health insurance (PHI) policy reforms slated for launch on April 1, 2019, pre- an anticipated May 2019 federal election. Their concerns coincide with a report in The Australian today, citing the commencement…
Read MoreAustralian-first hospital mental health mentoring program offering teens hope
An Australian-first Youth Virtual Mentoring program designed to help minimise the stigma of teens hospitalised with mental health issues, will be trialled among 12-to-17 year old patients at Sydney’s Hornsby Hospital to aid their healing. Developed by mental health organisation, Project Batyr, and funded by the NSW Government to the tune of $50,000, the pilot…
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