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World Asthma Day 2011: 3 May 2011
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day 2011 takes place onTuesday, May 3, 2011 around the theme “You Can Control Your Asthma.” GINA will also launch the next phase in its campaign to reduce asthma hospitalizations by
May is Jelly Baby Month
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world’s largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research . JDRF was founded in 1970 in the US and 1982 in Australia by a group of determined volunteers. Internationally, JDRF has been involved in every major type 1 diabetes breakthrough of the last three decades including: Islet
International Composting Awareness Week 1 – 7 May 2011
“Compost, Help Scrap Carbon Pollution” International Composting Awareness Week is a week of activities, events and publicity to improve awareness about the importance of this valuable organic resource and to promote compost use, knowledge and products. Approximately 60% of the rubbish Australians put in the everyday mixed-waste ‘garbage bin’ could be put to better use
Mattress recycling
EMRC operates Western Australia’s only mattress recycling facility. Providing for the environmentally responsible disposal of old mattresses. Mattresses accepted They can recycle spring and foam (futons) mattresses. Mattresses MUST be dry. Disposal fees $15.00/mattress* Member Council residents upon presentation of ID (max 5) – $5.50/mattress *Bookings should be made on (08) 9274 7807 for deliveries of
World Day for Safety and Health at Work: 28 April 2011
2011 – Occupational Safety and Health Management System: a tool for continual improvement The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an international annual campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It is held on 28 April. The 2011 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on a systems’ approach to
Make Your House And Garden Safe For Children Now
You will probably be surprised to learn that most of the injuries incurred by children under five years of age happen in their own homes – and half of all children injured are under five. About 5,000 children need medical attention every day in Australia, 170 are admitted to hospital and at least one dies
World Malaria Day: 25 April 2011
25 April is a day to commemorate global efforts to control malaria. The theme of the fourth World Malaria Day – Achieving Progress and Impact – heralds the international community’s renewed efforts make progress towards zero malaria deaths by 2015. Malaria stakeholders will continue to report on the remaining challenges to reach the 2010 target of
Earth Day: 22 April 2011
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year. This year is the 40th anniversary of the day that was founded on the idea that all people, regardless of race, gender, income or geography have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. For more information about Earth Day check out http://www.earthday.org/take-action
Recycling your oil
Cars, trucks, farm machines and boats all need regular lubricating oil changes. Do you remember to recycle your used oil after an oil change? Around 500 million litres of lubricating oil is sold in Australia each year. While some engines, such as two-stroke lawn mower engines burn oil completely, others like motor vehicle engines and
Run for the Kids: 17 April 2011
Herald Sun / CityLink Run for the Kids will see people run or walk set courses – all people participating in this event play a part in raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. For more information go to their website: www.r4k.com.au/r4k/default.asp
Your food is fertiliser
HERE is no excuse to throw food scraps into your red bins. Residents now can put all food waste – including bones, meat, seafood and seafood shells – into green bins to cut down on landfill. Cairncross Waste Management Facility, a state-of-the-art centre run by Remondis on the council’s behalf, turns the green bin contents
April is The Great Australian Bite Month
The Great Australian Bite (GAB) is a community fundraising event involving friends, family and workmates getting together to share a ‘bite’ to eat and making a tax-deductible donation to Diabetes WA. The event is held in April each year and money raised helps support people living with, affected by and at risk of diabetes. Organisation:
