OCTOBER 2022 - links
This month brings awareness to many important causes and health issues. We are all affected by at least one of these dates below whether that's our own mental health, a friend's cancer diagnosis or baby loss. The aim of each awareness month is to open up the topic for discussion so no one should feel lonely or overwhelmed. It brings awareness to ways you can identify behaviours or symptoms that need help and ways to reach out.
Mental Health awareness month - links
How to get involved: Mental Health Month | WayAhead
Beyond Blue: Anxiety, depression and suicide prevention support - Beyond Blue
Life line: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
Breast Cancer Awareness month - links
Cancer Australia: Cancer Australia
Check your breasts: How to Do Your Own Breast Check - McGrath Foundation
Self breast check: Pink Hope : Self Breast Check
Pregnancy & infant loss - links
Red nose Australia: Pregnancy and Infant Awareness Month 2022 | Red Nose Australia
Sands Australia - stories: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month | SANDS - MISCARRIAGE STILLBIRTH NEWBORN DEATH SUPPORT
Carers Week - Links
Support for carers: National Carers Week | 16 - 22 October 2022
More Key dates in October:
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Safe Work Awareness Month
Walktober - encourages all to get active!
World Menopause Day - 18th October
Sock it to Suicide Week - 17-23rd October
World Smile Day - 1st Friday of the October