New technique to predict breast cancer in women

By VIVA! Communications | October 13, 2016

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…

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Inaugural headspace Day raising mental health awareness among young Aussies

By VIVA! Communications | October 13, 2016

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…

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VIVA! Communications clinches three awards at the 40th NSW PRIA Golden Target Awards 2016

By VIVA! Communications | October 7, 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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Affluent suburbs turning to bulk-billing for medical costs

By VIVA! Communications | October 4, 2016

Australians are increasingly turning to bulk-billing to access GP medical services in affluent suburbs nation-wide, compared to private GPs, as the cost of living skyrockets and “average” house prices continue to rise. These figures, presented in a Medicare report obtained by The Australian through a Freedom of Information request to the Department of Health in…

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