Calendar of events
All events coincide with the National Campaigns as close as the academic calendar will permit. For your interest events for all year can be reviewed at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/events/calendar/
January
Are your immunisation records up-to-date? Do you have all the immunisation information needed for clinical placement?
February
Orientation program is in full swing. Remember your sun protection as the UV rays are very fierce in this area. Fluids, fluids and more fluids and that means water!! Keep well hydrated.
Eyes peeled for the special at Valentines Day.
March
Health promotions will be offered to help students develop and maintain skills to keep them healthy while attending university. Bad habits are easy to develop. Keep a look out for ‘Survival Week’.
Fluvax immunisation is now available at your GP’s. This is highly recommended for all people with asthma, diabetes and all people living on residences.
April
Congratulations to any student who is graduating this month.
Try to have your fluvax this month before the influenza season hits. Prevent yourself from getting ill, as influenza hits when students are busy and tired in winter and you are least able to manage a serious infection which can slow you down and get you behind in your work.
May
Congratulations to all graduating students.
This is a very busy time leading up to exams. Remember to eat well, exercise and try and get some sleep. Drug & Alcohol Awareness promotions will be in full swing during this month as the National Campaign is for June but no students will be on campus due to exams and up coming break. Information can be viewed at: http://www.drugactionweek.org.au/
National Campaigns also consist of: http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/
June
Exams!!!!!!
July
Enjoy your break. If going on placement relax and enjoy the experience. Overall stay safe.
August
Sexual Health will be the topic for the health promotion this month. Check out the National Campaign at: http://www.sti.health.gov.au/internet/sti/publishing.nsf
Colds and flu are still around so take care of yourself and contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
September
Asthma and hay fever are here again. Seek early treatment for best results. Continue on your asthma maintenance program.
October
This is a busy time as students try to finish all outstanding work, stress is a big time! Ways to handle this will be offered in the Mental Health Promotion that will be run during this month.
Check out the ‘Chill
Out Session’ which will be held on campuses.
Also information available on the national site.http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/wellbeing/mental-health-week-nsw.html
November
It is the end of the semester, examination and assignment time. If you are feeling stressed or run down, come and talk about it. Don’t leave it until you are completely falling apart and exams are suffering. Help is here for you!
December
Enjoy your well earned break for those having holidays. Good luck in your new career for those who have completed their time with us at university.
Require more information?
Coleen Pearce
Health Promotions Officer
Ph: 02 69332263
Fax: 02 69332096
Email: copearce@csu.edu.au