Events

Have your registered yet? If not there is still time – get on over to the DCO website for more information on how to register and to receive your registration…

  Toss one in your purse or bag if you’re on the go – a small apples is a great fruit choice, with just 54 calories and 14 carb grams. Apples…

Get out there with your friends, family or neighbours and help clean up your local area – remember too this type of physical activity counts as incidental exercise! http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/

Evidence suggests that positive emotions can help make life longer and healthier. Happier people may have healthier hearts and cardiovascular systems, possibly cutting their risk of diseases like diabetes. To…

No matter how many people you are planning on inviting to ‘Dine in instead of taking out’ – your registration pack will have you covered. Choose from samples menu plans…

With Easter coming up in a few short weeks and shop shelves groaning user the weight of chocolaty treats, there is some good news when it comes to chocolate and…

An annual celebration of the important role that our parks play in contributing to the health of our communities. What’s your local park like? Maybe its time to get out…

A day to celebrate the contribution and achievements of all women. It is an opportunity to remember the barriers that women have broken through, and the accomplishments they have made…

That doesn’t mean you have to ride nude (although you might see some groups doing just that!) – it is a day that aims to increase awareness of the vulnerability…

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage of the optic nerve at the point where it leaves the eye to carry visual information to the brain.…

Did you know that the health of your mouth says a lot about your health in general? Your mouth is full of bacteria – most of them either harmless or…

A global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. This research also extends to the relationships between diabetes and effects on the brain. For…

Try this light vegetable lasagne from The Healthy Chef http://www.thehealthychef.com/2011/08/roasted-vegetable-lasagne/   Serves 6 2 eggplant – cut into slices lengthways 1 red onion, roughly chopped 2 capsicum 2 zucchini 500g pumpkin 1 tbsp olive oil 500ml tomato passata or napolitana handful…

One of the causes of kidney failure is high blood glucose levels associated with diabetes. Over time, the high levels of glucose in the blood damage the millions of tiny…

While cabbage is still in season and the warm weather is still here to enjoy – why not try this light summer coleslaw. Its perfect for BBQs or for serving…

This week has also been ‘World Salt Awareness Week’ (11-17th March). Almost everyone could benefit from reducing the amount of salt that we eat day to day. Apart from the…

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as…

Apples are in season and the weather may even be starting to cool down a little, making it the perfect time to try out this seasonal recipe from The Healthy…

  Research shows that being able to let grudges go is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced stress. Seems like a win-win for all!

What are you doing to make yourself and others happy today? A part from feeling good, being happy is associated with a range of health benefits.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still dying 10 to 17 years younger than other Australians. Babies born to Aboriginal mothers die at more than twice the rate of…

Most people are adamant that they hate brussel sprouts – and yet will also admit that they have never tried them! Now is the time – they are in season and…

What are some low GI fruits and vegetables in season this summer? The Glycemic Index, or GI, is a ranking of carbohydrates in foods indicating how they affect blood glucose levels. …

A Jewish celebration lasting 8 days which commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Holiday candles are lit at night, and special holiday meals are enjoyed. …