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  1. Newborn bloodspot screening (video)

    Every newborn baby in Australia is offered a newborn bloodspot screening test to identify those at risk for rare, but serious, medical conditions including PKU, hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis.

  2. Peter Green, CFA firefighter, Hamilton

    Victorians have faced some tough times lately – from droughts to bushfires to a global pandemic. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve been through – everyone needs help from time to time.

  3. Peter, retired detective sergeant, Melbourne

    Peter Bellion is a retired Detective Sergeant in the Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit and a chronic post-traumatic stress disorder survivor.

  4. Physical activity for seniors – staying active during summer (video)

    Physical Activity and Fitness Trainer - Sherri Bourne shares a few easy and low-impact ways for seniors to stay healthy over the summer months.

  5. Prostate Cancer - Diagnosis (video)

    In this video clip, participants discuss the events that led to them being tested for prostate cancer, whether that was regular PSA testing or in response to a GP recommendation.

  6. Returning to work after major trauma (video)

    If illness or injury forces you to take time off from work, it can have a big impact on your life. The time it takes to recover full health can change the way you feel about yourself. You can lose confidence, and feel differently about your job and your future.

  7. Ros' Story (video)

    Talk to a qualified medical expert like your doctor to find out more about immunisation.

  8. Smoking - Learn how to break your smoking habits (video)

    Learn from Quit Victoria Quitline specialist about how to break your smoking habits and quit smoking. Learn her tips on triggers and how to avoid them.

  9. Smoking - Understand your smoking addiction (video)

    Do you understand why you smoke. Nicotine addition is only one part of a three part journey to quitting smoking.

  10. Stefan, Eating Disorder Victoria Peer Mentor, Melbourne

    Stefan Tegelj is a peer mentor with Eating Disorders Victoria.