Healthy Canberra: Events in August 2015

Corinna Dental Group aims to promote overall wellness, not just your oral health. That is why we’d like to raise awareness about health-related activities happening in the coming month, encouraging you to take part and to spread the word in whichever way you can.

One of the big events happening in August is the Dental Wealth Week, from 3rd to 10th. The Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) annual campaign focuses on different themes each year, each one highlighting the importance of having good oral health. This year’s campaign focuses on the 7 Sporting Sins. Visit this year’s Dental Health Week website to learn more add and keep watching our website as we explore the topics in detail next month.

Here’s a roundup of other health-related events happening for the month of August:

7 August: Jeans For Genes Day

An annual fundraising campaign to help scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute discover treatments and cures to various childhood diseases. Visit the Jeans For Genes website to know how you can participate.

2-8 August: National EOS Awareness Week

“Imagine being allergic to food—not just one food but most or all food!” National EOS Awareness Week aims to raise awareness for eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) in Australia and helps raise funds to find a cure for this. Visit the Top 8 Challenge website to learn how you can take part to this event.

3-9 August: Healthy Bones Action Week

A national health week empowering Australians to talk about the issue of bone health and osteoporosis. Visit their website to learn more about their schedule of activities.

23-29 August: Hearing Awareness Week

Did you know that around 3.5 million Australians are affected by hearing loss, to varying degrees? Visit the Hearing Awareness Week website to learn more about this observance and how you can help.