Government or Community initiatives or programs by MsR https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0 Type 1 Diabetes, Juvenile Arthritis, Asthma & Food Allergies en-us 2017-09-19 12:18:13 UTC 2017-09-20 09:55:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Name of the program prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188846021 2017-09-19 12:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188846021 Summary of what they do prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188846072 Is it a Government Organisation Or Community Program?
What do they do?
Personal Strategies they could do?]]> 2017-09-19 12:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188846072 Kidsafe Australia prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188851649 Kidsafe is a part of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (CAPFA). It was established in 1979. 

KidSafe is an independent, non-profit, non-government charitable foundation which aims to reduce the number of unintentional deaths, injuries and associated disability to children.

The organisation works with a number of stakeholders such as the 3 levels of government, schools, hospitals, the media, local community groups, other charity organisations and families.


]]> 2017-09-19 12:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188851649 prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188854836 Due to the prevention strategies used by KidSafe, the number of injuries among children has been halved.

Some of these strategies have been:
Injury Prevention Program
Media Campaigns
Providing Educational Resources

These have led to increased awareness of child safety issues and injury prevention throughout the community. ]]> 2017-09-19 12:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/188854836 Personal Strategies prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189136047 Assessing the home for any risk or hazards such as safety plugs for power points. 
Constant supervision for children
Educating children about safety. E.G. look both ways before crossing the road. Hold hands before crossing the road. Never touch a hot heater or a stove top. Safety around using utensils in the kitchen]]> 2017-09-20 00:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189136047 Better Health Channel https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189142492 Victorian Government initiative that aims to provide resources and educate people on health issues to do with children. Trying to ensure parents are educated on how to take care of their child and keep them in good health. In this website, a person can find many resources and information for various health issue in the one website.]]> 2017-09-20 01:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189142492 Asthma Friendly School Program shanicegw https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189142658 -The Asthma Schools Program was developed by the Asthma
Foundation Victoria in 2001.
-Is a Community Program, although works with government schools.
-Their Aim is to develop Safe, Healthy and inclusive school environment for students with asthma.
-At least 75% of staff have completed a minimum of one hour training of asthma training.
-Have Asthma action plans for each student with asthma are kept In a central location, and asthma incidents are recorded, reviewed, and reported to the students parents/carers.
-Personal Strategies to manage asthma include participating in regular physical activity, consuming a healthy food intake, accessing healthcare for regular health checks, maintaining a safe housing environment, and also no having tabacco smoke as this can trigger asthma symptoms

]]> 2017-09-20 01:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189142658 Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143001 A charitable, not-for-profit organisation established in 1993.
Their aim is to raise awareness about allergies in the Australian community. They achieve this by sharing current information, educational resources, advocacy, research, guidance and support.

]]> 2017-09-20 01:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143001 Diabetes Australia hardiealistair3 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143081 Not for profit non-government organisation. 
Established in 1984, and is the national body for all people affected by all types of diabetes.
Through leadership, prevention, management and research, Diabetes Australia is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes.

They work in partnership with diabetes health professionals and educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimize the impact of diabetes in the Australian community.
Diabetes Australia assists the Australian Government in the administration of the National Diabetes Services Scheme.]]> 2017-09-20 01:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143081 The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating cjgoold https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143332 The Australian dietary guidelines, the Australian Guide to healthy eating and the healthy eating pyramid are a federal government initiative that provide nutrition advice with the aim of reducing the short term and long term consequences associated with nutritional imbalance.  ]]> 2017-09-20 01:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143332 Asthma child and adolescent program (ACAP) https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143409 The Asthma child and adolescent program is part of the Australian Government's national Asthma management program. The Asthma Foundations of Australia have been funded to deliver this program to support Australian school students with asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.

The Asthma child and adolescent program will provide information and training for school and preschool staff to learn about asthma management and how to respond in an emergency. This program will also provide information for parents and carers, and support adolescents to improve their asthma self-management.

]]> 2017-09-20 01:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143409 Personal Strategies imogenc https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143518 - Following a healthy diet and eating plan
-Regular monitor of blood glucose levels
-Having a regular exercise routine
-Insulin replacement through insulin injections ]]> 2017-09-20 01:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143518 Camp Footloose NSW https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143605 Camp Footloose provides a valuable opportunity for children and young people with arthritis (aged 9 to 18 years) to have fun, meet others like them and share experiences in a supportive environment. It also helps them gain a sense of control over arthritis and their lives.
This team includes leaders and staff, health professionals, attend camp and guide participants through a range of exciting activities and fun education.
]]> 2017-09-20 01:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143605 Healthy eating pyramid https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143615 Provides good eating habits for children

]]> 2017-09-20 01:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143615 Personal strategies https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143910 - Don't expose children to common food allergies unless you are certain that they aren't allergic to the food
- Wear medical bracelets to alert others of allergy
- have regular health checks
- Educate children on what they can and can't eat if they do have an allergy]]> 2017-09-20 01:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189143910 Personal Strategies cjgoold https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144451 not keeping certain allergy foods in the house. 
educating your children about what they can eat and can't eat and why so they don't become confused or distressed.]]> 2017-09-20 01:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144451 JDRF hardiealistair3 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144476 JDRF is committed to improving the lives of the type 1 diabetes community by keeping you informed about the latest developments and type 1 diabetes research and by providing a range of support services to help you form initial diagnosis through managing life with type 1 diabetes.

They collaborate with academic institutions such as universities, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. ]]> 2017-09-20 01:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144476 Self Care https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144622 Heat and Cold Therapies. Heat, such as heat pads or warm baths, tend to work best for soothing stiff joints and tired muscles. Cold is best for acute pain. It can numb painful areas and reduce inflammation.]]> 2017-09-20 01:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144622 Where to get help https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144859 - Your Doctor
- Paediatric Rheumatologist 

]]> 2017-09-20 01:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189144859 Personal Strategies prad6 https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189235028 - Follow your asthma action plan
- Identify and avoid asthma triggers
- Educate your child about what to do when they start having asthma attacks]]> 2017-09-20 09:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/prad6/7or60p9y03u0/wish/189235028