Resources

02/12/2020Now that restrictions are lifting and we know we can have friends and family for Christmas, there's a lot to do! Guest lists, food and drink and the all important gifts - but what if you're on a tight budget? On 26 November, I discussed preparing for Christmas in these COVID times and if you're on a budget. Missed the session? Here are the notes!
18/11/2020With COVID still a constant threat, Christmas parties are going to look a little different this year! What do you need to do to stay safe and healthy? On 12 November, 2020 I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from this session.
02/11/2020The Melbourne Cup is upon us and with COVID still lurking plus some restrictions still in place, it won't be the usual celebration. But you can still celebrate! Here's how!
21/10/2020What a year it's been! Bushfires, restrictions and COVID - is it any wonder that many of use are anxious? On 15 October, 2020, I spoke about strategies to help anxiety during these days of restrictions and COVID. Miss the session? Here are the notes.
28/09/2020This year they are predicting an increased risk of thunderstorm asthma. Difficulty breathing and a cough are symptoms of both asthma and COVID-19. How can you tell the difference? On 1 October 2020, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM - here are the notes from the session.
28/09/2020Spring - warm weather, pollen and wind...the perfect elements for hayfever! But this year there's an added question - is it hayfever or COVID-19? How can you tell? On 24 September 2020 I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the session? Here are the notes!
20/03/2020The information on COVID-19 is changing virtually day by day. On 19 March, I spoke about the latest information to help you protect yourself on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
06/03/2020The Federal Government has declared an Emergency Response to the Coronavirus. What does that mean for us? What should we do? On 5 March, I discussed this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
21/02/2020This summer we've had it all: bushfires, torrential rain, smoke, floods, coronavirus...is it any wonder people are anxious? But is prolonged anxiety alright for you? What can you do to manage it? On 20 February 2020, I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about this. Here are the notes from that session!
07/02/2020The information on the Wuhan Coronavirus is changing virtually day to day! On 6 February I gave an update on the latest information and discussed how to prevent infection. Here are the notes from that session
05/02/2020The Wuhan Coronavirus is causing international concern. What are the facts? On 30 January, I discussed this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session! This information will be updated with the very latest this Thursday at 9.10am, 99.9 Voice FM
10/01/2020Bushfire smoke can be pretty unpleasant - but it can also be a health hazard! How much do you know about the health implications and how to avoid them? On 9 January, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
06/01/2020With New Year's Day over, we're starting to settle back into ordinary routine - and recover from the Festive Season. On 2 January, I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about ways to boost your recovery. Here are the notes!
06/12/2019A Christmas bonus! With only weeks until Christmas, all of sudden there's a lot to be done! This can cause stress and anxiety - which often means we don't enjoy this time! On 99.9 Voice FM, I spoke about managing the pre-Christmas anxiety so you get all the things done that really need to be done AND you enjoy it! Here are the notes!
06/12/2019During the festive season we often have to attend parties or gatherings where we rub shoulders with people we don't get on with or we don't like. How can this be managed without becoming stressful? On 5 December, I discussed this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes!
22/11/2019As we count down to Christmas, the parties are beginning! How can we stay health and have a good time? On 21 November, 2019, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the session? Here are the notes!
14/11/2019What is good digestion? Why is it important? And what are the signs of digestive problems? On 7 November I answered these questions on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
02/11/2019Yesterday we had our first Thunderstorm Asthma Warning for the warmer months. Did you know that on 17 October, I spoke about managing the risk of asthma on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the session? Here are the notes!
02/11/2019The Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival is here! This is just the intro to the festive season - get sick now, and you may miss out on other events. How can you stay healthy not just this week but right through to Christmas? On 31 October, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes!
04/10/2019Warm days, a bit of wind and pollen - perfect hayfever conditions! On 3 October, I spoke about managing hayfever on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes.
25/09/2019Suicide isn't a pleasant subject - but it's a very important one. Last week on 99.9 Voice FM I spoke about the facts and fiction around suicide. Here are the notes from that session.
06/09/2019Menopause is a natural event in a woman's life but it has a number of health consequences! On 5 September 2019 I talked about the symptoms of menopause and the health risks at this time. Missed the segment? Here are the notes!
30/08/2019What is the link between diet and diabetes? Can you use diet to prevent diabetes? On 29 August, 2019, I discussed these topics on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the session? Here are the notes.
16/08/2019Older people face some unique challenges during the cooler months.What are those challenges? And how can they not only meet them but thrive? On 15 August 2019, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
02/08/2019We're sick of cold, dark and cold! But sometimes the second half of winter is harder than the first. The challenge is not just to survive, but to thrive and bounce into spring. On the 1 August, I spoke about how to do this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
19/07/2019Gastro is an unwelcome event during winter. What should you do if you're struck down with gastro? On 18 July 2019, I spoke about managing a gastro infection on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the segment? No worries - here are the notes!
06/07/2019With flu season in full swing, gastro is also starting to appear! What is gastro and how can you avoid it? On 4 July, 2019 I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. This is the first of a two part series - the second part will be on what to do if you get gastro! I you missed the first part, here are the notes!
21/06/2019Cold, dark and wet - it's winter! Many people feel down during the winter months - but do you know if it's just the winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder? On 20 June, 2019 I spoke about Seasonal Affective Disorder - what it is and what you can do about it - on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that segment.
07/06/2019Cold, wet and dark - winter is here! What are the risks to our health and how do we avoid them? On 6 June, I discussed this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
31/05/2019Measles use to be a common childhood disease but not any more! But recently there has been outbreaks of measles and the number of cases are growing each year. Why is this? And should we be worried about it? On 30 May 2019 I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
24/05/2019As we head into the flu season, people often cruise the vitamins section of the health food shop looking for something to boost thier immunse system. But what really helps? Vitamin C? Echinacea? On 22 May, I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes!
17/05/2019Flu season is here - and it's going to be a bad one! There are prenentive things you can do to lower your risk of getting it - and things you should do if you do get it. On 16 May 2019 I discussed these things on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
03/05/2019Doctors are expecting a particularly bad flu season this year - and it's already started with double the usual number of people diagnosed with the flu! The flu vaccination is available - should you have it? What are the pros and cons? On 2 May, I discussed on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes.
15/04/2019Easter is often a time when we overindulge in chocolate and hot cross buns - a regular sugar festival! But Easter can be healthy - and still fun! Don't believe me? On 18 April I spoke about how to have a healthy and fun Easter on 99.9 Voice FM. Don't worry if you missed the segment - here are the notes!
08/04/2019Some people strive on stress and some become overwhelmed by it! How do we manage stress so we don't become burnt out? On 4 April 2019, on 99.9 Voice FM, I discussed managing stress and staying healthy. Here are the notes from that session!
08/03/2019Research is currently being done to develop a pill to cure loneliness. What is loneliness? Do we really need a pill to cure it? I spoke about this on 7 March on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
22/02/2019What is an allergy? What causes them? What's the difference between an allergy and a food intolerance? On 22 February 2019 I answered these question on 99.9 Voice FM. Missed the session? Here are the notes.
08/02/2019Asthma is a condition that can affect people all year around by in summer there are some extra triggers. Do you know them and how to manage them? On 8 February 2019 I spoke about this topic on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
01/02/2019Going back to work or school after the holidays can be challenging - there's so much to organise and you feel so tired! On 31 January 2019, I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about how to manage this transition so it's less stressful for everyone. Here are the notes from that session.
18/01/2019Currently, we're having a string of heat waves. Do you know the health risks of heat waves and how to manage them? On 17 January I spoke about this topic on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
04/01/2019Th festive season is over an people may feel a little seedy from over indulging or even a little blue now the fun is over. Time to recover and rejuvenate!
16/11/2018We are into the season for Christmas parties - but how can you enjoy yourself and still stay healthy? On 15 November I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that segment!
02/11/2018The Spring Racing Carnival is a good time to start some healthy habits that see you right through to the New Year. What are those habits? On 1 November I spoke about them on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes of that session.
22/10/2018Did you know anyone can get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? On 18 October 2018 I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about PTSD - what it is and life style changes to help manage it. Here are the notes from that session.
05/10/2018Warm days, a bit of wind and pollen - perfect hayfever conditions! On 4 October, I spoke about managing hayfever on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes.
24/09/2018The footy finals are here! It is possible to enjoy them and still stay healthy! On 20 September 2018 I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session!
07/09/2018It's spring! As the weather warms up we want to get out in the sunshine and be more active. What health issues do we need to be aware of in spring? On 6 September I spoke about staying healthy in spring on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
17/08/2018As winter wears on many people are battling bugs and feeling low. On 16 August 2018, I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about staying healthy in late winter. Here are the notes from that session.
03/08/2018Carers are an important part of the health system providing comprehensive and unpaid work. But who is caring for the carers? On 2 August I spoke about this on 99.9 Voice FM - here are the notes from that session.
20/07/2018The holidays seem a long way off and you're under so much pressure that sometimes it's hard to make it through the day. Is it just stress or are you burn out? On 19 July 2018 I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about burn out - that it is and how to avoid it. Here are the notes from the session.
06/07/2018The long, cold winter nights can really take thier toll on some people and they get really down. Is it depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder? What's the difference? On 5 July I spoke about winter depression on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes.
22/06/2018Staying healthy in Winter - cold, wet and dark: three things that can lead to ill health. On 21 June 2018 I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about staying healthy in winter. Here's the notes from that session.
08/06/2018Some people feel the cooler weather make thier arthritis worse. On 7 June 2018 I spoke about managing arthritis during winter on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
18/05/2018Despite so many ways to keeping in touch with people, loneliness is a growning problem! On 17 May I spoke about loneliness on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that segment.
04/05/2018As the weather cools our minds turn to new activities: home maintence such as cleaning gutters and pruning trees, watching the football and trying to stay fit. Did you know that many people injure themselves doing these activities? Many of these injuries are preventable - on 3 May I spoke about preventing injuries in the cooler months on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
20/04/2018It's getting close to the time of year when the flu vaccine is available but many people are unsure of whether or not to get vaccinated. On 19 April 2018 I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about the pros and cons of having the flu vaccine. Here are the notes from that session.
06/04/2018Many people have difficult with sleep when we change over from daylight savings. And some people have difficulty sleeping at any time. On 5 April I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about things that you can do to help you get to sleep or just improve your sleep. Here are the notes from that session.
16/03/2018Autumn is a time of change: the leaves change colour, the days become shorter and the temperature cools. The requirements for staying healthy also change. On 15 March 2018 I spoke about staying healthy in autumn on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session!
02/03/2018Recently there have been a number of articles in the media about alcohol consumption. What are the facts and fictions about alcohol? On 1 March 2018 I spoke about this topic on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session.
16/02/2018The reasons for obesity and being overweight are complex but there's quite a bit of fiction mixed in with the facts. On 15 February 2018 I spoke about the facts and fiction surrounding obesity on 99.9 Voice FM. Here are the notes from that session!
02/02/2018The kids are back at school and you're back at work - with the holidays behind us many people feel a little blue and even stressed. There are ways to keep those good holiday vibs going! On 1 February 2018 I spoke about managing the post-Australia Day blues on 99.9 Voice FM. Here's the notes from that session!
19/01/2018From 1 February you will need a prescription to get products which contain codeine. Why is it important to know this and to plan? On 18 January 2017 I answered these questions on 99.9 Voice FM. Here's the notes from that session.
05/01/2018Happy New Year! January is now here! Some people are suffering from post-Christmas stress and some have the post-Christmas blues! On 4 January 2018 on 99.9 Voice FM I spoke about recovering from Christmas. Here are the notes from that segment.
22/12/2017With only days until Christmas Day, the pressure is on to get things done! Managing the festive stress not only means that you get things done more efficiently but also that you enjoy the season! On 21 December, I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about how to manage the stress. Here are the notes from that session!
08/12/2017It's that time of year again! We eat, drink, socialise and generally have a good time! And when January rolls around we find not only do we have no energy but we've also put on a little weight! Is there a way to enjoy the goodies the festive season brings without it taking a toll your health? There certainly is! Read on for more information!
17/11/2017With only 6 weeks until Christmas, people are starting to think about all the things they need to do before the big day! Don't let too anxious about all that need to be done! On 16 November I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about managing festive anxiety - here are the notes from that session!
03/11/2017The spring racing carvnial is about letting your hair down and having a good time! Here are some great tip about how to stay healthy during this festival!
20/10/2017Run Ballarat is on this Sunday! On 19 October 2017 I spoke about how to prepare and recover from the event on 99.9 Voice FM. Don't worry if you missed the segment! Here's the handout!
06/10/2017It's hayfever season! Did you know there are some things you can do at home to help relieve symptoms? This week on 99.9 Voice FM I spoke about some of those things - here's the handout covering what I spoke about!
22/09/2017The football finals are almost here! Traditionally, football finals have been a time for parties, induliging in takeaways and junk food such as party pies, sausage rolls and chips! On 21 September 2017 I spoke on 99.9 Voice FM about enjoying the football final festitivites and staying healthy! Here are the notes from that segment.
08/09/2017Spring is here! And the weather bureau assures us that eventually we will have sunshine and warmer weather! In preparation, it's good to start thinking about how to stay healthy in Spring! On 7 September, on 99.9 Voice FM, I spoke about spring health. Here's the handout from that session!
18/08/2017Over 70,000 people have been diagnosed with the flu this year! On 17 August, 2017 on 99.9 Voice FM I talked about ways to avoid getting the flu and what to do if you do get it. Here's the handout from that session.
04/08/2017Sleep is one of our most important activities. Sadly, too many of us do not have time for enough sleep or sleep badly. Here is some great information about improving your sleep!
21/07/2017If we are feeling a bit down, the long dark nights of winter can make us feel worse. For people who are grieving, thier feelings of sadness and depressions may becomes more intense. While it is important to let grief run its course, there are way to manage our lifestyle while we are experiencing it.
06/07/2017Often we feel a bit down in winter - the longer hours of darkness and cold temperatures can take a toll. But there is a different between the winter blues and seasonal afflictive disorder (or SAD). On 6 July 2017 on 99.9 Voice FM I spoke about SAD - what it is and how to manage it. Here is the handout from that session.
03/07/2017These days there are many things that can make us feel anxious: home invasions, assaults, war, terrorist attacks, job losses....the list just goes on and on. Did you know there are life style changes you can make to help you manage anxiety? On 99.9 Voice FM, on 22 June, I spoke about managing anxiety. This is the hand out from that session!