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  • Skin checks: checking for signs of cancer Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. Here’s how to keep an eye on your skin and lower your risk. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/skin-checks
  • Reduce stress in retirement: planning ahead Caring for a loved one can be a financial, physical and emotional strain. It’s important to know what help is available. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/reduce-stress-in-retirement
  • What is consent? Talking with your teen about sex and relationships Have you talked to your teen about sex and consent? Here’s why it’s so important to have the sex and relationships chat and what teens want parents to know (and what they want you to say). https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/what-is-consent-talking-with-your-teen-about-sex-and-relationships
  • Getting your affairs in order Have you planned for if you get seriously ill? Have you planned for when you die? This key paperwork can help reduce stress for your family in the future. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/care-plans-wills
  • Essential sun protection for children Safeguard children from sun damage by starting early and teaching good habits for life. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/essential-sun-protection-for-children
  • Tackling our health crisis The Australian Partnership Prevention Centre is working on solutions to halt the increasing trend of chronic health conditions. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/tackling-health-crisis
  • Fake health news stories How to spot fake health news stories on social media, and where to go to seek credible, evidence-based medical information. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/fake-health-news-stories
  • The telomere revolution How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/telomere-revolution
  • Can technology help older people stay in their homes for longer? Senior Australians can get support staying in their own homes with this health tech. The system helps keep the older person’s support system informed. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/tech-supporting-aged-care
  • Antibiotic resistance: health in crisis Australians are regularly overusing antibiotics, and it could make bacterial infections much more dangerous in the future. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/antibiotic-resistance