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VIVA! turns purple for epilepsy
Today marks Purple Day – a global epilepsy awareness initiative – and in support of patients living with, and affected by, epilepsy, Team VIVA! proudly donned purple for the cause. Throughout March, VIVA! has teamed with epilepsy patient support associations nation-wide to heighten awareness and understanding of epilepsy in the lead up to Purple Day…
Read MoreTeam VIVA! shedding light on epilepsy
In 2011, Team VIVA! was given the opportunity to work with the Australian epilepsy patient support associations to help raise awareness of this often stigmatised brain disorder. We heard from the associations about their tireless efforts to raise the profile of epilepsy in Australia, and we listened intently as they expressed their concerns for the…
Read MoreUnmasking epilepsy stigma – a patient and carer perspective
This Epilepsy Awareness Month (March), Team VIVA! has been busy working with patient support associations nation-wide to help unmask the stigma and discrimination associated with the country’s most common, chronic brain disorder, affecting more than 220,000 Aussies. Earlier today, we released new research revealing almost 1-in-2 Aussies living with the condition experience some form of unfair…
Read MoreDoes your brand have an online reputation?
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? The philosophical question will lead you to consider aspects of observation and reality. Is reality only what you observe, or does a separate reality exist beyond your cognition? The point is, does it matter to you…
Read MoreVIVA! appoints director of healthcare
Award winning specialist health + wellness PR agency, VIVA! Communications, is pleased to announce the appointment of a highly experienced health PR practitioner, Melissa Chlad, to the position of Director, commencing February 11, 2012. Melissa has held senior roles in global public relations agencies in London and Sydney. Most recently, she was practice director, health…
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