NeedleCalm™ Newsletter — May 2026 Needle fear in the news:why this winter matters A roundup of the stories shaping the conversation around needle phobia, vaccination access, and patient care right now. Australia is heading into another potentially serious flu season — and the same barrier that has held back vaccination rates for years is back […]
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The Urgent Need for Improved Needle Procedures
Introduction Recently, our founder had the privilege of speaking at the INSIG End of Year Education Event in Melbourne. This event, hosted by ANMF, provided a valuable platform to share insights and learn from industry experts. One particular talk, delivered by Nurse Practitioner Sonja Elia, resonated deeply with me. She delved into the critical issue […]
Expert Tips for Making Your Needle Procedure as Comfortable as Possible
Expert Tips for Making Your Needle Procedure as Comfortable as Possible Are you dreading your upcoming needle procedure? Fear not! We’ve got expert tips to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Say goodbye to anxiety and hello to a stress-free appointment with these helpful tricks. Let’s make your next visit a breeze! Introduction: Importance […]
InTune/Radio Northern Beaches Interview
As part of a 20 minute interview with local Northern Beaches radio host TonyB last week, Lauren shared her knowledge on needle phobia. It is her dream that one day every healthcare provider that performs needle procedures will have a needle phobia protocol and staff will have appropriate training. At the moment this seems to […]
Local Business Owner Contributes to Community Through Innovative Skills Development Program
This week Lauren had the honor of participating in a program called ‘Enterprise in the Community’ run by Seven Mile and facilitator Greg Twemlow. The program delivered a workshop to a cohort of 38 year 10 students at Balgowlah Boys High School in Sydney, Australia with 5 local business owners. This program, now in its […]
Are your kids afraid of needles?
Here are some parenting hacks to help make sure your kids get their medicine easily and will develop a positive attitude towards receiving medical treatment.😇 As soon as a baby enters the world they undergo a series of routine procedures that involve needles like Vitamin K or Hep B injections.👣 Before leaving hospital they may […]
