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Events - Community
Chronic Disease
Arthritis Victoria Young Adult Seminar
Are you of working age? Do you live with a musculoskeletal condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus or fibromyalgia?
Join Arthritis Victoria’s annual seminar for young people. It’s a great opportunity to gain information, network, make new friends, seek peer support and hear from experts.
Date:1.00 to 5.00pm, Saturday 27 November 2010.
Venue: VicHealth, 15–31 Pelham St, Carlton South.
Guest speaker to be confirmed.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah-Jane Blunt
Tel: (03) 8531 8046
Email: sj.blunt@arthritisvic.org.au
Better Health Self Management Course
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions e.g. arthritis, diabetes or heart disease. In a friendly, interactive group setting you will develop confidence and skills in managing your health.
Participants are welcome to bring a relative, support person, close friend or partner.
The course covers:
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Pain and fatigue management |
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Getting the most from your health care team |
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Healthy eating |
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Safe exercise |
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Dealing with emotions |
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Solving health related problems |
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Goal setting |
| Dates: |
Tuesday 14 September – 19 October 2010 |
| Location: |
Bentleigh Bayside Community Health
Gardeners Road
Bentleigh East, 3165
Melway 77 K1 |
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Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:30pm |
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$60 per participant (inclusive of textbook/course resources)
$10 for carer/support person |
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Off street (note boom gates but no fee) or on street as per signs |
| For further information contact: |
Sandra Barry
Organisational Support Co-ordinator
Phone 03 8531 8008
Email sandra.barry@arthritisvic.org.au |
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Drug & Alcohol
There are no listings for Drug & Alcohol events at present.
Food & Nutrition
Promoting Positive Body Image and Healthy Eating
Eating Disorders Victoria and Kingston City Council present a community awareness evening on positive body image and healthy eating. This event is supported by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation.
Does someone you know and love ….
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Worry constantly about how they look and what they weigh? |
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Go on fad diets where they cut out important food groups? |
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Skip meals or binge eat or both? |
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Exercise excessively or not at all? |
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Think that they aren't good enough just the way they are? |
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please come along to this free information night run by Eating Disorders
Victoria (EDV)
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Kingston City Council - 34 Brindisi St, Mentone. (Mel Ref 86 K6) |
| When: |
Tuesday 7th September 2010
7.30 – 9.00pm |
Bookings are essential.
To book go to www.eatingdisorders.org.au
or phone 9885 6563
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Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria - Well Ways Programs
Well Ways is the name given to a range of support and information programs designed to help family, friends and carers of people with a mental illness. Well Ways programs are delivered through structured workshops involving group discussions, videos and practical demonstrations. They are led by experienced carers of people with mental illness who have been trained by the Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria.
Well Ways programs range from two days to a yearlong program. All provide practical information about mental illness and techniques to deal with the challenges that mental illness brings. Programs are run throughout the state, throughout the year.
For more information visit the Well Ways page on the Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria website or contact the Well Ways Coordinator (Southern Region) on 03 9784 6800 or ljesson@mifellowship.org.
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Alzheimer's Australia workshops
Alzheimer's Australia are offering a range of FREE workshops in March for families and friends caring for a person with dementia. Sessions/workshops include:
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Friends & Companions of People Living with Dementia |
22nd June |
| Managing Change |
6th July |
| Introduction to Dementia & Services |
8th July |
| Responding to Behaviours of Concern: A Problem Solving Approach |
13th July |
| Considering Residential Care |
26th August |
| Mind your Mind |
2nd September |
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For further details please contact Education services on 03 9815 7808 or email edu@alzvic.asn.au or download a flyer
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Blossom Project
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“It is estimated that 30% of girls aged 16-24 have experienced a mental illness within the past 12 months, with anxiety and depression being the most common.”
Blossomproject is a program specifically designed for young women aged 16-25 who experience anxiety and depression.
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Blossomproject is a program designed to empower young women with anxiety and depression, by helping them to build skills, resilience, confidence and gain independence. It aims to ensure, they make the most of their unlimited potential. Blossomproject begins with 3 ‘come and try’ sessions in Cheltenham in January 2010. The full program commences in February 2010.
Blossomproject is an initiative of Reach Out Mental Health. Reach Out Mental Health. (Reach Out) is a community based not-for-profit organisation which provides quality services, information and support to people affected by mental illness; be they users, carers, friends, family and the community.
To make a referral or find out more about this exciting project please contact blossomproject@reachout.org.au or call 9585 5677.
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Men's Health
There are no Men's health activities currently listed....
Parenting
Young Mums Group
The City of Kingston are offering a new playgroup for young mums from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The group offers women the opportunity to:
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socialise with other young mums |
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access support |
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have a chat |
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learn about parenting |
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ask questions and get information |
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Every Monday (beginning April 12th) |
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Turkish Community Services Centre,
33 Balcombe Road, Mentone |
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1:00 - 3:00pm |
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Mums under 25 years |
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Physical Activity
Tai Chi for Adults
Tai Chi classes for older people for well being, balance and mobility are held in Beaumaris and Hampton on Mondays and Thursdays from October to November 2010.
Download flyer for more details.
Walking Group
Stepping Out walking group in Bentleigh East. Every
Wednesday morning. More details...
Support
Telephone Groups for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer
People with cancer often find it helpful to talk with others who have been through a similar experience. Now you can join a confidential telephone group and talk from the privacy of your own home. More details...
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Self-Help Meditation Group
A program is being offered by Bentleigh Bayside Communtiy Health which aims to develop peace of mind through meditation techniques. Commencing on Friday 16th October. More details...
Youth
Bayside City Council
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School holiday activities for 10 - 17 year olds are offered by Bayside City Council during the Term 3 holidays. The X-Treme Teen Holiday Program runs from Monday 20th September to Friday 1st October 2010 and covers a wide range of activites including:
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Basketball & volleyball |
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Masterchef |
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Royal Melbourne Show |
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AFL Grand Final fever |
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Trees adventure (ropes course) |
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Zumba |
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Rock climbing & abseiling |
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Movie & mini golf |
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Kingston Youth Services
Kingston Youth Health are running a wide variety of programs aimed at young people. Covering many areas of interest and need, programs on offer include Youth networks, live music production and promotion, book club, Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program, parenting and more. More details...
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