Health Research & Education
Q & A with the great Mr Microsoft
Recently, billionaire and philanthropist, Bill Gates, featured on ABC’s Q&A, which was broadcast live from the University of New South Wales. 900 people attended the live Q&A session to see, and hear from, the founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most generous philanthropists through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Foundation is…
Read MoreTo vaccinate or not to vaccinate
It’s a hotly debated topic at the moment – to vaccinate or not to vaccinate your children? As a small and reportedly increasing group of vocal parents continue to question the efficacy of vaccines and whether their potential risks outweigh their benefits, public confidence in immunisation appears to be eroding. Many of these “conscientious vaccine…
Read MoreEight popular Medical Myths busted!
In our job as professional communicators, we take pride in educating the public on health issues and the best possible treatments available. As part of most campaigns there’s an element of debunking medical myths and dealing with contradictions. Sometimes old-wives’ tales don’t stack up that well against medical facts, but they can be more persistent…
Read MoreSupporting Kiss Goodbye to MS this May
May marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness month and there have been plenty of events taking place across the country to support the tens of thousands of Australians affected by the disease and raise money to fund research into a cure. During May, Australians have been encouraged to wear red lipstick and clothing and share the…
Read MoreThe Budget 2013 impact on health and pharma
Yesterday’s Budget contained some major health measures – good for some, not so good for others. Media commentators have hailed it as everything from ‘sensible’ and ‘weird,’ to ‘brave,’ and ‘dignified.’ Whichever way you look at it, it’s a budget from a Government which is highly unlikely to remain in power beyond the September 2013…
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