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Since 1932, we have been supporting generations of veterans. Barry and Lee live next door to each other at Carry On's Rosebud units, supporting each other as they rebuild their lives.

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Not all fats are created equal – what fats to ditch and what fats to include more of

Should you follow a low-fat diet? Or a high fat diet? Which fats are healthy? Which fats should you avoid? The list of questions regarding fats in the diet is endless. Thanks to the low-fat diet era of the 80s there is much confusion around whether foods that contain fats are healthy or not. So, what’s the story with fats? Should you include fat in your diet and if so how?
Easy Summer Salads that cover the 5 food groups

Salads can be very nutritious as they are a great way to get many important nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fibre, and protein) and phytochemicals (such as antioxidants) the body needs for good health. One reason salads can pack a healthy punch is because they are usually made with a variety of ingredients from different food groups. And so put all the different ingredients together in a salad and you can be well on your way to meeting your recommended daily intake of nutrients.
Reinventing a new life for yourself

The early weeks of a brand-new year are brimming with opportunity, expectation, and let’s face it - rapidly shifting goalposts. Many of us come strong out of the gate on January 1st, only to admit defeat just a few days in, while others last the distance and manage real and lasting change in the longer term.
Handy tips to help navigate the holiday season

Though it’s claimed of the holiday season that ‘tis the season to be jolly’ it can in fact be quite the opposite for many. This time of year can be fraught with tension, anticipatory anxiety, and conflict and if that’s the common experience for you, these handy hints might help you navigate the days a little more easily.

Financial hardship

In times of financial hardship, we can provide immediate relief. From paying household bills, to arranging housing, booking and paying for household repairs; coordinating donations of clothing, furniture, appliances and electrical equipment to covering rehabilitation, medical and travel expenses; or covering funeral expenses.
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Carry On head office is located at 172 Burwood Road Hawthorn VIC 3122
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Fundraising is not only vital for the strength and longevity of Carry On (Victoria)’s work, it also provides a great opportunity for volunteers and supporters to be practically involved in things that help support our Ex-Servicemen and Women and their families. Plus, many of the fundraising efforts are fun social events to be involved in!
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The crucial role of positive male role models in our lives

With yet another Father’s Day upon us, many of us will celebrate our fathers or mourn the ones we do not. A father-type figure, however, is just one persona we look up to, and as we look back throughout history, we see the value that significant male role models of all kinds have played in the shaping of humanity and who we are as people.