Posts by VIVA! Communications
Virtual reality: helping people with mental health issues
The potential for virtual reality (VR) to help deliver care for people living with mental health illness has been long know however the price of this technology was previously expensive and challenging to develop. So how is VR being used? Dr Greg Wadley, a technologist from the University of Melbourne, says the main focus of using…
Read MoreAustralian Prostate Cancer Research Clinches Global Astellas Oncology Innovation Grant
Chief Executive Officer of Australian Prostate Cancer Research (APCR), Mark Harrison, has attracted global recognition for his role in developing APCR’s interactive online prostate treatment support service, PROSTMATE™. Mr Harrison clinched one of two first prizes during a red-carpet announcement at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark this past…
Read MoreNew technique to predict breast cancer in women
Breast cancer affects one in 12 Australian women at some point in their lives. A recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has identified a new technique designed to predict breast cancer in women. Conducted by University of Melbourne researchers, the data was gathered from 354 women living with breast cancer and 944…
Read MoreInaugural headspace Day raising mental health awareness among young Aussies
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 marked the nation’s inaugural National headspace Day – a national awareness day designed to ensure every young Australian knows how to get help for mental health issues if required, regardless of their location. Developed by mental health support organisation, headspace, in partnership with the Australian government, the clever campaign urges Australians…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications clinches three awards at the 40th NSW PRIA Golden Target Awards 2016
VIVA! Communications has been recognised for excellence in public relations and communications, clinching three awards across three categories, winning first place in ‘Consumer Marketing’ and receiving two Highly Commended awards in the Health Organisations and Community Relations. Finalists of the of the 40th Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) Golden Target Awards celebrated last night…
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