Posts by VIVA! Communications
TIME TO SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK & SLIDE
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Sydney sweltered through a heatwave that saw our airport reach 43.5 degrees Celsius – a December record. Sydney was not alone, with other NSW locations climbing beyond 40C that day. These high temperatures are set to continue, with experts calling for all Aussies to brace themselves for scorching temperatures up…
Read MoreNavigating your mental health throughout Christmas & the New Year period
As Christmas fast approaches, many of us will have mixed feelings about the upcoming festivities. What brings happiness to most, can also prove stressful for others. For someone living with a mental illness, the holiday season presents many challenges, an can be associated with stress, sadness and loneliness. An article published by Forbes on maintaining…
Read MoreAussies need a nationally consistent vaccination approach
Following a decline in vaccination rates following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report is calling for a united, consistent, national approach to vaccinate Australians following a decline in vaccination rates after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grattan Institute’s ‘A fair shot: How to close the vaccination gap’ report suggests taking…
Read MorePersonalised ‘eyevatar’ ray tracing technology unlocking HD vision
More than seven million Aussie adults living with the common eye conditions, myopia (shortsightedness) and astigmatism (eye imperfection), are set to benefit from the availability of next-generation, ray-tracing laser eye technology which is now available. VIVA! Communications partnered with PersonalEYES – the Vision Specialists on Saturday, December 2, 2023 to launch the novel ray-tracing technology…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day 2023
To mark World Diabetes Day today (Tuesday, November 14, 2023), VIVA! Communications wishes to shine a light on the often overlooked, misunderstood &/or stigmatised experiences witnessed by children & teens living with juvenile (Type 1) diabetes, & their families, community supporters & healthcare providers. T1D is a lifelong, & potentially devastating disease, for which…
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