Don’t miss this empowering discussion on chronic kidney disease, presented by Wolper Jewish Hospital in partnership with Kidney Health Australia.

Our expert panel included:

Associate Professor Ivor Katz: Nephrologist at St George Hospital Renal Department; Conjoint Associate Professor at UNSW

Associate Professor Kelly Lambert: Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong; Specialist Kidney Dietitian

Professor Itamar Levinger: Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Victoria University; Associate Director Research and Research Training, Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), Victoria University

Listeners will discover:

• What chronic kidney disease is, how it’s diagnosed, and why early detection matters.
• The importance of regular check-ups, understanding risk factors, and working closely with your GP.
• How diet and nutrition change across the stages of kidney disease, including practical tips for reading food labels and managing salt, potassium, and phosphorus intake.
• The role of physical activity—why enjoyable movement, resistance training, and aerobic exercise are essential for kidney health and overall wellbeing.
• Insights into dialysis, kidney transplants, and supportive care pathways, including new clinical trials and emerging treatments.
• Special considerations for children and older adults, plus the value of peer support and mental health care.
• Answers to audience questions on topics like water intake, the keto diet, medications, and ethical issues in transplantation.

Whether you’re living with kidney disease, caring for someone who is, or simply interested in proactive health, this webinar offers expert advice, hope, and practical steps to help you thrive. Tune in for real-world guidance, myth-busting, and a supportive community conversation.

Recorded: 5th March 2025

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Living with chronic lung disease — particularly COPD — can feel overwhelming, but there is real reason for hope. In this expert-led episode, we explore what COPD is, how it affects daily life, and what’s new in treatment and management to help people breathe easier and live well.

Hosted by Julie McCrossin AM, this conversation brings together leading clinicians and researchers from Australia and overseas to share practical, evidence-based insights. Topics include recognising symptoms early, managing breathlessness, the powerful role of pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise, emerging medications and the importance of supporting carers and mental wellbeing.

Our speaker panel included:

Professor Neville Berkman, Director of Hadassah Hospital’s Institute of Pulmonology and head of its Adult and Invasive Pulmonology Unit; Professor at the Hadassah–Hebrew University School of Medicine

Professor Gary Anderson: Pharmacologist and Immunologist based at the Medical Faculty at the University of Melbourne; Professor and Director of the Centre for Lung Health Research at University of Melbourne

Dr Renae McNamara: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Prince of Wales Hospital; Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

Whether you’re living with COPD, caring for someone who is, or simply want reliable information from trusted experts, this episode focuses on practical strategies, optimism, and staying active, independent, and connected.

Recorded: 5th March 2025

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Join host Julie McCrossin AM and a panel of leading experts as they explore the multifaceted journey of cancer survivorship in this special episode.

Our speaker panel included:
Professor Haryana Dhillon: Behavioural scientist and Professor of Psycho-Oncology at the University of Sydney; co-leads a Cancer Survivorship Research Group at University of Sydney

Dr Michael Krasovitsky: Medical oncologist at St Vincent’s Hospital specialising in geriatric oncology; Senior Conjoint Lecturer, University of New South Wales

Professor Nicolas Hart: NHMRC Research Fellow in Cancer Survivorship and Program Director of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Technology Sydney

Dr Monica Tang: Medical Oncologist and Staff Specialist in Cancer Survivorship at the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital

Drawing on personal experience as a cancer survivor, Julie guides a compassionate and practical discussion about the physical, mental, and spiritual impacts of cancer—not just on patients, but also on families and friends.

Discover the latest in survivorship care, including:

• The importance of holistic support after treatment—covering exercise, diet, psychological wellbeing, and spiritual care.
• How survivorship services are evolving in Australia, with insights from oncologists, psycho-oncologists, and exercise physiologists.
• The role of general practitioners and community resources in long-term recovery.
• Strategies for managing fear of recurrence, sleep, intimacy, and quality of life.
• The power of peer support, patient navigation, and new research shaping the future of cancer care.

Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, health professional, or simply interested in wellbeing, this episode offers hope, practical advice, and a sense of community. Tune in for expert answers to audience questions, real-life stories, and actionable tips to support life after cancer.

Recorded 2nd July, 2025

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