Health

Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence commences on 25 November on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and runs until Human Rights Day on 10 December. 

I acknowledge the recent release of the Hepatitis NSW Strategic Plan 2020-24, which among other things, supports the commitment from the NSW Government and governments around the world to eliminate Hepatitis B and C by 2028. 

Young Australians are more likely to take their own life than die in a motor vehicle accident, with suicide the leading cause of death for Australians between the age of 15 and 44. 

August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. The Day seeks to educate the community on how to identify and respond to an overdose and to reduce the stigma associated with overdoses.

Over 100,000 people depend on Canterbury Hospital, but it hasn't seen a substantial upgrade since 1998. Sign the petition for a full upgrade today.

 Inner westies are doing their bit to keep up the local supply of face masks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put our aged care system on a knife's edge. As we know, older people are particularly susceptible to the virus, and protecting aged care settings from infection is crucial.

As we work to rebuild our economy in the wake of the virus, a comprehensive upgrade will give the local economy a desperately needed injection of jobs and cash.

World Blood Day (14 June 2020) is dedicated to recognising the important work of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Service and 1.5 million Australians who donate blood every year.

This International Cleaners Day we thank the tens of thousands of cleaners across New South Wales who have worked tirelessly to keep us safe during the pandemic.