Healthify Healthy Tips - September 2026

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Help shape better health services

We're looking for new advisors to join WOVEN, our Whānau Ora Voices of Experience Network. If you have personal or whānau experience of disability or a long-term health condition, you can share your knowledge and perspectives to help improve health services and support across Aotearoa. Training is provided and advisors are paid for their time. Find out how you can help here

Is your child ready for their first mobile phone?

There's no single right age for a child to have a mobile phone. It depends on their maturity, needs and your whānau values. Learn what to consider, how to set healthy boundaries and whether a simpler device might be a better first step. Find out more here

Take a fresh look at your food choices

Healthy eating doesn't need to mean strict rules or changing everything at once. Take our short quiz to reflect on what you eat and discover small changes that could work for you and your whānau. Take the quiz and get your results

Know the signs of gynaecological cancer

This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, learn about the symptoms to look out for and the steps that may help reduce your risk. Symptoms don't necessarily mean cancer, but it's important to get any unusual changes checked. Get the tips to reduce your risk

Is it time for a bone health check?

A bone health check estimates your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years. Our new guide explains who may benefit from a check, what your result means and practical ways to protect your bones and reduce your risk of falls. Learn more about bone health here

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Your guide to acne treatments

The right treatment depends on the type and severity of your acne. Learn which products are available from a pharmacy, when to see a healthcare provider and why it can take 4 to 8 weeks to notice an improvement. Learn more about acne treatments here

Does your medicine suddenly look different?

Your medicine may have a new name, packaging, shape or colour if its brand has changed. Learn why these changes happen and what to do if you have concerns. Get answers about medicine brand changes here

Digital Health

Supporting someone living with dementia?

Dementia Navigator offers free, self-paced online learning for people living with dementia and their whānau. The short modules cover common questions, planning ahead, changes in behaviour and practical ways to care for and connect with someone living with dementia. Explore the Dementia Navigator app here

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Get moving for your mates this Blue September

Ride, take on a push-up challenge, host an event or create your own fundraiser this September. Every challenge supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ's work to improve outcomes for people with prostate cancer and their whānau. Find out more about Blue September here

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