My Health
It goes without saying that looking after your health is important, however when you start working it’s often easy to overlook things like a healthy diet, exercise and getting enough sleep. Below you will find tips and info on these and other health related issues.
Health and Medical information
Caffeine and Energy Drink Dangers:
So we all love our energy drinks and coffee. But little do we realise just how bad they are for us! For some interesting information and for the effects that caffeine and energy drinks may have on your health, view this Caffeine Information PDF from the Department of Health website.
Exercise:
Exercising and being active is a key requirement for good health and for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. For further information on the importance of exercise as well as tips and techniques for achieving your exercise goals click on the following links:
Healthy Eating:
You are what you eat. We have all heard it before, but what does it mean and what is the importance of healthy eating? Visit the Heart Foundation website, for information on healthy eating and dietary requirements.
Information on Insomnia / Sleep Patterns:
Getting limited or interrupted sleep could expose you to accidents or incidents at work. For information on the importance of a good night’s sleep and for quality sleep tips and techniques, visit the Sleep Information Page from the Department of Health website.
Medical:
Many people suffer from a medical condition. Whether it is diabetes, heart problems or mental illness, there are advice and services available to educate you and assist you in leading as normal life as possible. For information on the services and support available visit the following websites:
Medicare Registration:
Medicare was formed in 1984 to provide eligible Australian residents with affordable, accessible and high-quality health care. Medicare provides access to:
Free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital
Free or subsidised treatment by medical practitioners including general practitioners, specialists, participating optometrists or dentists (for specified services only)
For further information on eligibility and how to register for Medicare, visit the Medicare website.
Mental Health:
A healthy mind equals a healthy you! For further information on the importance of mental health, mental health issues, support and programs, please click on the following links to be directed to:
Sexual Health:
Sex is a part of life. It's easy to be confused or mislead over sexual health issues. So where can you go for information on sexual health, STI's and pregnancy? For further information on sexual health or Youth Friendly Doctors, please click on the following links to be directed to:
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Work / Life balance
Personal Presentation & Hygiene:
Ever heard the phrase that "first impressions count"? Well guess what? They do! It is a well known fact that people tend to judge others upon first impression. So what can you do to make a good first impression? For useful information on personal presentation and hygiene, click on the following links to be redirected to:
Punctuality and Being on Time:
There is never enough time in the day! Where has the day gone? I have so much to do, and so little time! Sound familiar? We all have days where we think and feel this way. So what can we do to make best use the time we have? Visit the
Time Thoughts website, for some great information on managing time.
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