Campaigns
NSW Health works with the community to reduce the risks to people's health from smoking, obesity, drug and alcohol use and stress. We also work to promote the things that protect people's health, such as good nutrition, physical activity, healthy environments and supportive relationships.
Check out our current campaigns to promote health and wellness and prevent injury and illness in NSW.
Dark Side of Tanning
Are you at risk of skin cancer? The Dark Side of Tanning is a Cancer Institute NSW campaign that shows the dangers of tanning and the damage to the skin that can happen even before it starts to show signs of burning. It reveals the damage that occurs at a cell level and how this can lead to a deadly melanoma.
How do you measure up?
1 in 2 Australian adults is overweight. And, irrespective of your height or build, if your waistline is getting bigger it could mean you are at increased risk of chronic diseases like some cancers, health disease and type 2 diabetes. How do you measure up will provide you with some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of chronic disease and help you to lead a healthier lifestyle. Remember, it's never too late.
Save Emergency Departments for Emergencies
During the Winter months NSW hospital emergency departments face a significant increase in activity. This television campaign highlights the serious nature of illnesses treated in emergency departments each day and reminds the community that minor illnesses like coughs and colds can be treated by a General Practitioner (GP).
Good for Kids, Good for Life "Water Campaign"
This campaign was developed by the Hunter New England Area Health Service as part of the Good For Kids, Good for Life program. The campaign, which includes television, radio and press advertising, promotes the importance of water consumption for children as a healthy alternative to sweetened drinks including cordial, fruit juices, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks and soft drinks.
Winter Campaign
The NSW Health Winter Campaign aims to reinforce healthy messages to keep people well and avoid illnesses such as colds and flu this winter.
Live Life Well
With the right information, every one of us can take steps to reduce our chances of developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and type two diabetes. Here we offer you the basic information and tools you need to start making healthier changes to Live Life Well. There's info on how to quit smoking, eat better, be active, limit your alcohol, maintain a healthy weight and manage stress.
Go for 2&5
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables contributes to good health, protects against a number of diseases and helps maintain a healthy weight. 'Go for 2&5®' refers to the recommended minimum number of two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables per day for adults.
Careers in nursing and midwifery
Now there are more reasons than ever to consider a career in nursing and midwifery. Few professions offer the opportunities, challenges and rewards as available in these exciting fields. Working in the health care environment is more than a job - it's a career. A career where you can make a difference, all day, every day.