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Being active is important for all Australians and getting started is easy. Read our helpful hints for different age groups and find the best activity for you.
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Our child disability resources cover assessment, diagnosis and intervention for Angelman, Down and Rett syndromes, deafblindness and many more disabilities.
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Physical abuse happens when someone deliberately hurts your body, or takes away your control of your body. Physical abuse can be a form of domestic and family violence.
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Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart health.
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For many women who have suffered from physical trauma as a result of childbirth, and who are struggling to cope, is it vital that healthcare providers
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Looking after your general health is important, even when you have cancer.
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Physical activity and exercise is extremely important for managing an arthritis condition. It can improve mobility and flexibility of joints, muscle strength posture, and balance. It can also decrease pain, fatigue (tiredness), muscle tension and stress.
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Learn about the importance of physical activity to help you to manage persistent pain.
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Encouraging kids and teens to be more active is not always easy. Try to find physical activity that your kids enjoy.
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The beneficial effects of regular exercise or physical activity on your body range from fighting depression to reducing the risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
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Reproduced with permission from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
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Physical restraint is an ethically, legally and clinically harmful practice that violates a client’s fundamental human rights and may lead to poor care outcomes.
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Reproduced with permission from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
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Our Skills & Knowledge Division concentrates on growing the capacity of Australia’s youth mental health workforce with an emphasis on accessible expertise and innovation.
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