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Every Minute Counts – How You Can Be a Stroke Spotter October 29 is World Stroke Day a moment when the global community unites to drive awareness, prevention, and action around strokes. In 2025, the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is spotlighting a crucial message: “Know the signs of stroke and be ready to #ActFAST.” Because when it comes to strokes, time lost truly is brain lost.
“It’s Unacceptable: Why Bone Health Deserves Our Attention This World Osteoporosis Day”
Purple Across Aotearoa: Recognising PoTS Awareness Day on 25th October Each year on 25th October , people around the world mark PoTS Awareness Day , spotlighting Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). In New Zealand, awareness is still growing, and so this date is a chance for us to unite, raise visibility, and advocate for better support, diagnosis and understanding here at home.
Together We Can Save Lives
Join ShakeOut 2025: Practice Earthquake & Tsunami Safety on 16 October
Achieve Your Dreams - Raising Awareness for RMDs
Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) captures attention across Aotearoa, raising awareness, sparking conversations, and reminding us all that mental health is part of everyday life. The official MHAW site is a hub for events, resources, stories, and ideas to top up our wellbeing.
October in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Aotearoa
Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day: Empowering Movement, Enhancing Lives
A Simple Cervical Screening Test Could Save Your Life
