P.S. Did you know?

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The Health Reform advertising campaign commenced in May 2010 to help Australians understand the reforms and know where to access information. The campaign appeared on television, radio, press and online with phases set to continue in the future to ensure the community is updated and aware of reform details. The department has also developed a website ‘yourHealth’ which provides updated information and publications on the reform.

www.yourhealth.gov.au

The Measure Up Campaign had a new wave of advertising from 28 February 2010. This campaign aims to provide people with information and tips about being active and eating healthy to help reduce lifestyle related chronic disease and maintain good health. The campaign has been extended for another four years as part of the National Partnership on Preventative Health.

www.measureup.gov.au

A new stage of the National Drugs Campaign was launched in March 2010. This campaign builds on earlier work of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009 and aims to increase awareness of the harms associated with drug use and to reduce uptake. The campaign also features a website and the 1800 250 015 phone line for assistance and information.

www.drugs.health.gov.au

To help Australians quit smoking, the 2010 stage of the National Tobacco Campaign used a new message for the campaigns re-launch: “When you smoke you inhale over 4,000 chemicals”.

www.quitnow.info.au

The National Youth Alcohol Campaign ‘Drinking nightmare’ aims to contribute, along with a range of initiatives, to a reduction in harms associated with drinking to intoxication by young Australians.

www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au

Sexually transmissible infections are spreading fast. The National Sexual Health Campaign provides information about avoiding infection, testing and treatment options.

www.sti.health.gov.au

Having your eyes tested for vision and general eye health is an important part of maintaining wellbeing. Good eyesight is a significant factor in retaining independence and quality of life. For more information visit the National Eye Health Awareness Campaign website.

www.australia.gov.au/eyehealth

The National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign aims to capture the attention of young Australians and increase their awareness of skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun.

www.skincancer.gov.au

The Healthy Active Australia website brings together a range of information and initiatives on healthy eating, regular physical activity and overweight and obesity to assist all Australians to lead healthy and active lives.

www.healthyactive.gov.au

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