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NDIS to provide long-term funding for those in need
Yesterday, it was announced that the Government will be increasing the Medicare Levy from 0.5% to 2% from July 2014 to partially cover the $15 million needed for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The scheme was first recommended by the Productivity Commission in 2011 and is intended to provide funding support to Australians with…
Read MoreFive tips for keeping your family happy, healthy and active with three-time Olympic volleyballer, Kerri Pottharst
With winter just around the corner, we asked Olympic gold medallist Kerri Pottharst, for advice on how to keep up the active lifestyle during the coming cooler months. 1. Mix it up – Keep exercise interesting by trying different sports. Show your kids how to be good team players. 2. Be a role model – Stay active to encourage…
Read MoreLaunching VIVA! Digital
There’s no denying that digital communications have become a huge part of our daily lives. From mobile apps to Facebook, from infographics toonline tutorials, the ways in which we interact and learn have certainly changed in recent years. VIVA! Communications has been offering digital communication solutions to our clients for the past decade, and we…
Read MoreVIVA! 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…
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