Australian research revealing the truth about our bones

Leading experts will this Friday (September 30) deliver a startling wake-up call on the appalling state of our nation’s bone health, with almost one-in-three Australians living with brittle bones, and many unaware of the risk factors, according to two independent studies. New findings from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, just published in the Medical Journal of…

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VIVA! campaigns recognised at 2011 PRIA and PRIME Awards

Last week was an exciting week at VIVA! HQ. We clinched first place in the highly coveted Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) State Awards of Excellence held at the NSW Art Gallery, for our entry in the Health Organisations category, Granting PNH community the gift of life – funding secured for life-saving treatment. This…

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Challenge Clignet this Sunday

Ever wondered how you would fare cycling against an Olympic medallist? Six-time World Champion cyclist and dual Olympic medallist, Franco-American Marion Clignet is challenging you to try and catch her this Sunday (September 25) at the Ride4Epilepsy. The inaugural Ride4Epilepsy, at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne, aims to encourage understanding and reduce the stigma associated with…

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We won! 1st place for VIVA! health campaign

VIVA! Communications wins PRIA health category award Last night, we took to the stage at the 2011 Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) State Awards for Excellence to accept first place for our entry – Granting PNH community the gift of life – funding secured for life-saving treatment. The 2011 PRIA awards, held at the…

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Interning at VIVA! – Day 1

Sydney University Master of Health Communications student, Caroline Chen, is currently interning at VIVA! HQ as part of her degree. Here’s what she had to say after an exciting day one: Today was my first day as a student intern at VIVA! Communications and I must say that I’m really liking it here! Everyone has…

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