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Events - Workforce Development
Forum: Focus on partnership
In response to enthusiastic feedback from last years’ popular and successful forums, the Victorian Primary & Community Health Network has planned a further series of three lunch time leadership forums. The venue for all forums is Hilton on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, a short walk or tram ride from the CBD, with car parking on site.
Updated forum details are:
Forum |
Guest Speaker |
Forum Date |
Creating a ‘Paradigm Shift’ |
Samantha Cockfield, Manager Road Safety, Transport Accident Commission |
Wednesday 15 September 2010
12.30 – 2.30pm |
Working in Uncertainty |
John Barnes, Chairman, Central Highlands Water Board |
Wednesday 20 October 2010
12.30 – 2.30pm |
Focus on Partnership |
Cath Smith, CEO Victorian Council of Social Services |
Wednesday 24 November 2010
12.30 – 2.30pm |
Forum format
| 12.00 pm |
Registration |
| 12.30 pm |
Welcome and lunch |
| 1.15 pm |
Speaker |
| 2.00 pm |
Question and discussion |
| 2.30 pm |
Session ends |
Health service managers are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Registration fees
Including GST, presentation, lunch and refreshments
- $75 for each forum (or $195 for all three) for services located in the metropolitan area
- $70 for each forum (or $180 for all three) for services located outside of the metropolitan area (if the telephone number of your organisation starts with “5” you are considered to be outside the metropolitan area).
For more information, please contact:
Jenny Macmillan
Tel: (61 3) 9479 1772
Email: e.perry@latrobe.edu.au
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Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
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Chronic Disease
The Alfred are offering a range of programs across the year covering subjects such as asthma, presenting & educationg with confidence, paediatric respiratory update, Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Acute Management and Managing COPD.
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Drug & Alcohol
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Food & Nutrition
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Problem Gambling
The ABC's of Gambling Counselling
In Australia, problem gambling is more common than stroke and coronary heart disease, yet only about 10% of people with a gambling problem seek formal help.
Gambler's Help Southern is pleased to offer counsellors, social workers, outreach workers, psychologists, case managers, GPs, nurses and other allied health professionals a training opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills to work with clients whose lives are adversely affected by problem gambling.
This one day introductory workshop will suit those professionals who wish to become more confident in assessing
and applying a therapeutic framework to support their clients.
Handouts will be given on the day.
| When: |
Tuesday 12 October 2010
9.30am – 4.30pm
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| Where: |
Bentleigh Bayside Community Health
Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East |
| Cost: |
$90 (GST inclusive)
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea included
Early bird $80 pay - by 10 Sept
Student discount: $75 (proof of student status required)
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| Enquiries: |
Cherry Louey
Clinical Practice Supervisor
Voicemail: 9575 5353 |

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Health Promotion
There are no listings for Physical Activity events at present.
Mental Health
Alzheimer's Australia workshops
Alzheimer's Australia are offering a range of workshops in March for Health Care Professionals working with people with dementia. Sessions/workshops include:
| Meaningful Activities for Men |
13th April |
$115 |
| Exploring Art as an Activity |
22nd April |
$195 |
| Person Centred Care |
4th May |
$115 |
| Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia |
4th May |
$115 |
| Nutrition in Dementia |
14th May |
$115 |
| Dementia Education for Care Managers: Community & Residential Introduction |
18th & 25th May |
$305 |
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There will also be a number of presentations in the Specialist Speaker Series ans well as workshops on Lifestyle and Leisure.
For further details please contact Education services on 03 9815 7808 or email edu@alzvic.asn.au or download a flyer
For registration forms, please visit www.alzheimers.org.au
Physical Activity
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Youth
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