CPR in an Emergency

International Human Solidarity falls on December 20 each year and is an opportunity to: celebrate our unity in diversity; remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements; raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity; encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication;…

Did you know that Waitara Family Medical Practice has a podiatrist available onsite? The following services are provided: Toenail care and care for nail disorders Corns and callous Dry feet and cracked heels Flat feet and high arch feet Foot orthotics Foot and ankle pain Sports injuries Wound care Diabetic foot care Children’s feet To…

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Stress Down Day 2018 Stress Down Day 2018 is a fun and easy initiative to reduce stress and raise vital funds for Lifeline. It is Lifeline’s annual fundraising campaign held in July. People are encouraged to participate in stress reducing, fun activities such as wearing slippers to work or school, or dressing up or down,…

ONE DAY: ONE FOCUS: ENDING POLIO  Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as polio virus. The virus is spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there…

Sarcoma awareness month is designed to promote awareness about the ‘forgotten cancer’ and find a cure in time. “Sarcomas” is a cancerous (malignant) tumor of the connective tissue. “Sarcomas are rare cancers and occur in approximately 1% of the Australian population. It is an alarming issue which needs attention.” Get involved this July by: Donating to…