Posts by VIVA! Communications
Queensland declining melanoma rates
Although still holding the rather dubious record of having the world’s most recorded instances of melanoma, Queenslanders appear to be getting the message when it comes to protecting against skin cancer, according to research released last week (November 6, 2017). A Cancer Council Queensland study published in the International Journal of Cancer sought to determine…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications awarded Best Small Consultancy of the Year at PRIA 2017 National Golden Target Awards
VIVA! Communications clinched the highly coveted and contested Best Small Consultancy of the Year gong at the 41st annual Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA) National Golden Target Awards (GTAs) in Sydney last night (November 9, 2017). The nation’s crème-de-la-crème of PR practitioners flocked to the iconic Opera House to celebrate the most outstanding PR…
Read MoreGonorrhoea on the rise in Australia
Today, the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney released their Annual Surveillance Report on HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs in Australia. Statistics contained in the report suggest that, although some of the most serious sexually-transmitted conditions like HIV remain at stable levels compared to previous years, there has been a disproportionate rise in the transmission of…
Read MoreChild and teenage obesity levels worldwide reach record levels – but no sugar tax for Australia
Child and teenage obesity levels worldwide are at record levels, according to recent research published in prestigious medical journal the Lancet. The analysis gathered obesity trends from over 200 countries, with subsequent data revealing 124 million boys and girls are classified as obese. Although the data is concerning, childhood obesity rates have slowed and stabilised…
Read MoreVIVA! enjoys success at Golden Target Awards
Team VIVA! is glowing today (Thursday, October 26) after a fabulous evening last night at the Public Relations Institute of Australia NSW Golden Target Awards in Sydney. Our small, but dedicated and experienced, team went home with two awards and a highly commended across three categories. VIVA! Communications was selected as Small Consultancy of the…
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