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    The challenges – and benefits – of raising children in a digital world

    By Carley McGauran What is one word to describe parenting in the digital world? This question was posed at a webinar earlier this year for...

    Making plans for Mary

    Learn why planning a living will is essential for ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honored. Take control of your healthcare decisions today.

    Victorian Virtual Emergency Department just a click away

    Ease hospital busy periods and reduce wait times by using the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, a video-based healthcare service.

    Money Mentors helping boost universal numeracy skills

    When it comes to financial knowledge, if a child does not have the support of their ‘village’ to develop their long-term financial knowledge, it is vital that schools step in to provide equity in education.

    Do we need parenting courses for multicultural families?

    The Parenting Better program is run by people of colour for people of colour and addresses common parenting issues faced by multicultural families.

    Some patients can really test your patience

    A patient begrudgingly places his mask on before describing his “non-viral illness” symptoms such as sore throat, blocked nose, some mild cough and muscle aches and pains which had only started the day before.

    New Deer Park support group to combat rising levels of anxiety

    Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic) and Comm Unity Plus are proud to announce the new Anxiety Support Group starting on Wednesday 14 August.

    Seven fun and healthy ways to balance your meals

    During the winter months it’s very easy to indulge in too much comfort food, which can often be loaded with unhealthy fats. So, here are seven healthy tips to make your meal choices work for you.

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