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Today's Date: Friday, September 3, 2010

Book Launch: STOMP out the ANTs! – (Automatic Negative Thoughts)


The book launch will be held in March next year.
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Education and Training


Staff Safety Workshop
Half Day Workshop
Workshop is aimed at staff who work with clients where there may be a risk of aggression.
This could include reception staff, nursing staff, carers, home and community care staff,
among others.
Posted: 23-08-2010
MCWH Advocacy Skills Development Sessions for Bilingual Women Sep-Nov 2010
The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health invites bilingual women across Australia to participate in a one-day advocacy skills development session.
Posted: 17-08-2010
Advanced Diploma of Management
This qualification is particularly suitable for the community and health sectors.
This qualification combines the principles and practices of collaborative management within an Advanced Diploma. Our unique course units are aligned to the nationally recognised Advanced Diploma of Management.
Posted: 16-08-2010
The Artistry of Facilitation - Training Groups
The Artistry of Facilitation is an engaging and dynamic 2 day course that will assist workers to explore the theory and practical aspects of facilitating training groups. The course will ensure workers have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence in preparing, delivering and reviewing training sessions. The training will also focus on becoming an artist of facilitation – in particular, the subtle techniques and aspects of facilitation.
Posted: 12-08-2010
Promoting Physical Function for People with MS - A professional development program
A professional development program for allied health professionals
MS Australia is committed to supporting people working in the community to better understand the management principles of multiple sclerosis
Posted: 06-08-2010

Events and Activities


Hypnotherapy and Ego State Therapy Helps Relieve Anxiety and Depression
A Lecture with Julie Madden,
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Posted: 18-08-2010
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Recovery from Trauma: What Works!
A Lecture with Dr Darryl Wade, Clinical Psychologist
Posted: 18-08-2010
Multicultural Centre for Women's Health POD PACE Projects Launch and Graduation
On Wednesday 25 August 2010 Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health will be launching the Points of Departure Advocacy Toolkit & PACE Best Practice Guide to Leadership Program at the Fitzory Town Hall.
Posted: 11-08-2010
Employment, superannuation and insurance for people living with ME/CFS, ME/CFS Victoria
Education session facilitated by Simon Weeks from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Simon Weeks from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers will be presenting an education session on the topic Employment, superannuation and insurance for people living with ME/CFS' on Tuesday 26th of October 2010 in Dandenong.
Posted: 29-07-2010
BrainLink Women of Achievement Award Luncheon
Registrations Open!
Its time to honour what you know, who you know and to remember the champions who have cheered you along the way.
Posted: 26-07-2010

Publications and Research


Do you suffer from recurrent headache or migraine?
Do you or someone you know suffer from recurrent headache/ migraine?
MaTCH- Mastery of Triggers to Conquer Headaches is a Monash University research project currently seeking adult participants for research on the behavioural management of triggers related to recurrent headache and migraines. MaTCH is a clinical research trial funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and headed by Professor Paul Martin.
Posted: 29-06-2010

Services and Programs


Support Groups for People with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ME/CFS Victoria is able to link people into support groups for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome throughout Victoria
Having Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) can be a very isolating and lonely experience. ME/CFS Victoria is able to link people with ME/CFS into support groups.
Posted: 12-08-2010
ME/CFS Victoria Parents Education and Support Session
A one-off ME/CFS education and support session for parents with children, teenagers and young adults with ME/CFS
A one-off, two-hour education and informal discussion session allowing parents of children, teenagers and young adults an opportunity to share ideas and strategies to help support their child, teenager or young adult with ME/CFS will run in October 2010.
Posted: 09-08-2010
Self Help Course on Managing ME/CFS
Six-session self help course for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Self help courses for people with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia are held regularly and are facilitated by staff from ME/CFS Victoria. Courses run for six 1˝ hour sessions over eight weeks, and are based on the Bruce Campbell text 'The Patient's Guide to CFS and Fibromyalgia'.
Posted: 05-08-2010



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