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What is a coronavirus and COVID-19?

Coronaviruses can make humans and animals sick. Some coronaviruses can cause illness similar to the common cold and others can cause more serious diseases, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome...

Assistance Dogs Australia – How these furry friends help Aussies in need

Owners of Assistance Dogs can legally take their animal to all public places and transport if needed, and it is unlawful to refuse entry to a person with an Assistance Animal. It is important to...

How to avoid pet-related diseases

It’s been proven that owning an animal (like a dog or a cat) can improve your health and lifestyle through companionship and exercise. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of animal ownership, and...

How to have a Sun-Safe summer!

Australia is known as the ‘skin cancer capital of the world’; over 2000 Australians die each year from skin cancer, but surveys have found that the proportion of adults actively employing sun-safe habits dropped from...

Down memory lane

Music can be one of the last memories to fade as we age, providing a link to our past and an important way to engage with the present. At 83, Rose Klooger has lived at...