Emerging from the fog: Bendigo woman Michelle Taylor details opioid addiction
Outstretched on the couch, a bag of frozen peas squeezed against her neck, Michelle Taylor hadn’t quite experienced pain like this before.But it was only after awakening in the early hours of the morning in agony that she realised something was truly amiss. Read More
Can Australia stop the opioid epidemic before it’s too late?
The use of opioid drugs such as codeine has been a source of increasing concern within the community. In the past decade, opioid related deaths have almost doubled from 591 in 2007 to more than 1,100 in 2016. This is a trend that is reflected internationally, with the United States experiencing record levels of opioid-related deaths year on year. Read More
4 ways to avoid injury at work: National Safe Work Month
Australian workers are called on to think ahead to prevent harmful situations and also incorporate simple movements into the working day to avoid potential injuries. Read More
Leading Spinal Surgeon shares tips for National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month and this year's theme is 'A moment is all it takes'. A safety incident can happen at any moment in any workplace. This month encourages Australian workers to think ahead to prevent harmful situations and also incorporate simple movements into the working day to avoid potential injuries. Read More