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  1. David Ring, social worker, Melbourne

    David shares his experience with mental health and how being honest about what he was going through empowered him to find the help he needed.

  2. Donna, Lived Experience Manager, Geelong

    Former radiographer Donna Matthews has experienced many mental health challenges as a result of trauma from early in her childhood. During a hospitalisation in her 30s, the kindness of a fellow mental health ward patient showed Donna she could make a difference to others experiencing challenges. She is now the lived experience manager at Barwon Health in Geelong and uses her powerful experiences to improve hospital systems, procedures and policies for others.

  3. Dr Margaret's Story (video)

    Access to vaccines has changed lives and protects our children from crippling diseases such as polio.

  4. Dr Margie Danchin (video)

    Can a child's immune system be overloaded by immunisations? The answer is no. Talk to a qualified medical expert like your doctor to find out more about immunisation.

  5. Duncan and Breanna, father and daughter, Melbourne

    Duncan started experiencing severe depression in his early thirties. When he was hospitalised following a suicide attempt, his daughter Breanna became his carer.

  6. Elise, VFLW player and founder of Active Support, Melbourne

    Elise Muller was diagnosed with autism at the age of 12 and was told from a very young age about all the things she couldn’t do.

  7. Extreme heat (video)

    Extreme heat can affect anyone, including the young and healthy.

  8. Food safety for summer celebrations (video)

    In the hot weather there is a higher risk of food poisoning but if you follow some simple rules when you prepare, handle and store food it will significantly reduce your risk of getting sick.

  9. Healthy swimming (video)

    We can keep our pools safe, healthy, and most importantly fun.

  10. Heart attack warning signs - Professor Ian Meredith (video)

    With a heart attack every minute counts. The warning signs of a heart attack can be varied and may not always be sudden or severe. Find out more from cardiologist Professor Ian Meredith.