Posts by VIVA! Communications
Sleep Awareness Week
Did you know one in three Australians do not get enough adequate sleep each night? So, how much sleep do you need each night? As we get older, we tend to need less sleep. International guidelines suggest young people aged 12-14 years should get between 9-11 hours, while those aged 14-17 need between 8-10. Adults,…
Read MoreJeans for Genes Day 2020
Today is Jeans for Genes Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the 1 in 20 children who face a birth defect or genetic disorder. Established in 1994 by the Children’s Medical Research Institute in Sydney, the day aims to raise funds for revolutionary research that helps diagnose, understand and develop treatments for genetic…
Read MoreNational Pain Week 2020
Every year, Chronic Pain Australia, an organisation dedicated to advocating for the 3.37 million Australians living with chronic pain, orchestrate National Pain Week. This National Pain Week aims to drive awareness and improve knowledge and understanding of chronic pain across the nation. The 2020 theme for National Pain Week is ‘Faces of Pain’ – a…
Read MoreWorld Hepatitis Day 2020
Today marks World Hepatitis Day 2020, an annual event aiming to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, and encourage its prevention, diagnosis and treatment globally. World Hepatitis Day coincides with the release of a new report, ‘Winning the Race to Eliminate Hepatitis C’ showing Australia is on track to eliminate the disease by 2030. The report…
Read MoreKey learnings from WFH
At VIVA! Communications, we live and breathe health + wellness, which is reflected in our clientele, projects and office culture. The importance of maintaining mental and physical wellbeing was even more important during the COVID-19 lockdown and working from home (WFH) environment. VIVA! implemented a variety of virtual practices during WFH to boost the team’s…
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