Today's Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008
Education and Training
Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities: Training workshops 
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has released its Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities training calendar for July to December 2008. Places are available for workers in community sector and non-government agencies. Places are strictly limited, so register soon to avoid missing out.
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MS Care - Today & Tomorrow
'MS Care - Today & Tomorrow' is a talk for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and those who work with people with MS, delivered by a renowned international expert. Wednesday 9 July, East Melbourne.
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Assessment & Documentation
This workshop is suitable for diversional therapists and activities & lifestyle staff working in aged care. Friday 22 August, Hawthorn.
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Dementia Education for Social Workers
This workshop is intended for any social worker who may work with people with dementia. Wednesday 6 August, Hawthorn.
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Dementia Education for Customer Service Staff
This workshop is for customer service and frontline staff from any workplace who may work with people with dementia. Friday 25 July, Hawthorn.
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Events and Activities
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Six Degrees of Diabetes
Free public performance and panel discussion on health, preventable diseases and diabetes. Monday 14 July, Box Hill.
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Geelong Sexual Health Forum
Anex and the Education & Resource Centre of the Alfred Hospital invite you to participate in a forum about responding to the sexual health of young injectors at risk of contracting blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). 24 June 2008, Geelong.
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MS Wellness Day - Geelong
The MS Society is running a wellness day for people living with MS and other chronic health conditions living in the Geelong area. The focus of the day is to promote a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of physical activity including strenth training within the context of body, mind and spirit. Sunday 7 September.
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Upcoming Conference - Early Intervention - The Next Wave 20 - 22 October 2008
The 6th International Conference on Early Psychosis (IEPA) will be held in Melbourne. Held every two years, the IEPA conference has since developed into one of the largest international gatherings of clinicians and researchers focusing on first episode psychosis disorders in the world.
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Making Links 2008 - call for presentation proposals
The organisers of the 2008 Making Links conference, which will focus on how technology can support social inclusion, are currently inviting proposals to present at the conference. Closes Tuesday 22 July.
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News
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Type 1 diabetes on the rise
In an unprecedented escalation, more than two children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes every day in Australia, a new study shows.
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Foodmatters The Movie! Latest Health News From Olivers Real Food
Food Matters is a documentary film informing you on the best choices you can make for you and your family's health, helping you save time, money and effort.
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When is it time to take action on the alcohol toll?
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) has expressed disappointment that the Report from the Inquiry into the Alcohol Toll Reduction Bill from the Senate Community Affairs Committee (SCAC) recommended the Bill not be passed.
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Quality assured consumer health website now number one
The Better Health Channel has been announced as the number one website in the Government, Victoria category for 2007, in the latest Hitwise Online Performance Awards program.
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Services and Programs
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'How Not to Lose My Cool' Anxiety Management Program
A program for children aged nine to 12 years, diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning Autism. Commencing Monday 28 July, Surrey Hills.
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'Working It Out' - Workshop for Sufferers of Anxiety
This one day workshop provides an important opportunity for sufferers of anxiety to gain insight and a comprehensive overview of the effective management of anxiety based on proven techniques which have assisted sufferers through Bev Aisbett's powerful programs, teachings and presentations over the past ten years. Saturday 6 September, Kew.
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Serenity Now: Helping you and your child with ASD manage anxiety
Expressions of interest are sought for a pilot program for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged five to nine years.
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