Today's Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009
Education and Training
Caring For Yourself 
This free carers workshop is for family carers of people with a mental health issue. Tuesday 21 July, Ringwood.
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Visiting International Professor A forum for all interested health practitioners
Cutting edge research and management of ME/CFS will be presented by Professor De Meirleir and Dr Don P Lewis in Melbourne on Wednesday 22 July.
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Guardianship and Administration Information session for professionals
Free information session for professionals in the North West Melbourne metropolitan area, 90 minutes by VCAT, Office of the Public Advocate, State Trustees. Melbourne, July 29.
Posted: Guardianship and Administration involves the protection of adults whio have a disability and who need a substitute decision-maker. Session will cover access to organisations and how professionals can assist those who are cognitively impaired. |
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In-depth leadership course in Optimal Individualised Service Design
Lately we have paid much attention to person centred approaches to supporting people with disabilities. However, even with the best intentions, we are still scratching at the surface and people are struggling to genuinely gain uniquely tailored supports that meet their fundamental needs, wants and aspirations in the community.
Posted: A greater depth in understanding and greater discussion around the contours of theory will be explored at this 2009 event. 10th August to 14th August 2009 and 31st August to 04th September 2009. Melbourne, Australia. |
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Knowing Her Better
‘Knowing Her Better’ Training is aimed at health and allied professionals interested in improving the health and wellbeing of immigrant and refugee women and their health experiences in Australia. Melbourne, August-October 2009.
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Events and Activities
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VOTA 2009 Conference
The VOTA (Victorian Offender Treatment Association) 2009 Conference will be held at the Sebel Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne from 28 to 30 October 2009.
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Alternative Therapies In Mental Health Seminar Presented By The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
Posted: PRESENTS Alternative Therapies In Mental Health Seminar |
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Lime Connection III 2009
The Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Connection III conference will be held at the Melbourne Law School from 3 - 4 December with a pre-conference Indigenous caucus at the Institute of Koorie Education in Geelong on 2 December. The conference will focus on 'Advancing Indigenous Health: Workforce Innovations'.
Posted: Call for papers closes 28 August and Student and Community Bursary places will be offered. For further details visit www.limenetwork.net.au or contact Erin Nicholls 03 8344 0828 / lime- network@unimelb.edu.au. |
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ReGenerating Community: Arts, Community and Governance National Conference Sept, 2 - 4, 2009 Registrations are now open. http://www.cdn-generations.net.au/register.htm
ReGenerating Community Conference is about ways in which global issues
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Diabetes Forum
The Loddon Mallee Region of the Department of Human Services is hosting a Diabetes Forum on 10 and 11 September 2009 at the All Seasons Resort Bendigo.
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Services and Programs
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Self Help Course on managing ME/CFS
A five-week online self-help program for people with Myalgic Encephalomyeltis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) based on 'The Patients Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia' (2006) by Bruce Campbell. Commencing Wednesday 12 August, Melbourne.
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Have you been feeling a little low for a while now?
These City of Melbourne workshops are free for all community members. Thursday 9 and Wednesday 22 July, Melbourne.
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Working with Multiple Sclerosis An education program for people with MS in the workforce
Designed to give you information, resources, strategies and advice, this one day education program is for people with MS, in the workforce, but with questions about their entitlements, about managing symptoms whilst at work, about their obligations or about the obligations of employers.
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Fatigue in MS - an Information Session An Education Program for people with multiple sclerosis, their families and friends
80% of people with MS report fatigue as being one of their worst symptoms.
Posted: This information session is run by the MS Australia Occupational Therapists and will help you understand this invisible symptom and develop strategies to help you manage it. |
