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Events - Workforce Development
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
There are no listings for Culturally & Linguistacally Diverse events at present.
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
There are no listings for Drug & Alcohol events at present.
Food & Nutrition
There are no listings for Food & Nutrition events at present.
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 |
Download flyer & Registration form...
Health Promotion
Southern Region Health Promotion -
Short Course July 2010
A five-day short course has been designed for those interested in increasing their understanding of health
promotion principles and practices. The course will cover the core health promotion processes of planning,
development, selecting strategies, implementation and evaluation of programs, as well as contemporary
skills in partnerships, alliances, use of settings and dissemination. Case studies and exercises will allow for
For more information and booking details please download the flyer...
Registrations close 28th June 2010
Mental Health
Mental Health Networks Forum
Have you ever wondered how you could improve your communication with a psychiatric triage service? When you should consider making contact with the triage service about a client you are working with? Here is your chance to have some of your questions answered.
| Guest Speakers |
Sue O'Keeffe
Manger of Psychiatric Triage &
Dandenong CATT/ECATT, Southern Health |
Elli Wellings
Elli is from Victoria Police and will be discussing the PACT Project, soon to be launched in the Kingston-
Bayside area. The project involves a multidisciplinary team that will receive referrals
from emergency services and will triage the
referrals and engage them in relevant service
and provide case management (where
necessary) |
| Date: |
Wednesday 4th August 2010 |
| Time: |
9.30am—12.00pm |
| Venue: |
Mentone Council Office, 34 Brindisi St Mentone (Melway ref 86J2) |
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| Morning Tea Provided |
RSVP by Friday 30th July
Lena Okin | 9581 4807 |lena.okin@kingston.vic.gov.au
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Middle South Primary Mental Health Team (PriMeHealTh) - Training Calendar 2010
The Middle South Primary Mental Health Team (PriMeHealTh) will be conducting a series of courses covering various mental health issues from April to June 2010. There is no cost to participants and all courses are held at Central Bayside Community Health Services in Parkdale.
| Date |
Time |
Topic |
Thursday 22nd April 2010 |
1.00pm - 4.00pm
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Refresher Course for workers who have previously attended the Advanced MAP (Mental Health Aptitudes into Practice). This session will cover a variety of client issues using case studies. |
Thursday 20th May 2010 |
1.00pm - 4.00pm |
How to deal with challenging personalities? Some practical suggestions... |
Thursday 24th June 2010 |
1.00pm - 4.00pm |
Introduction to Psychiatric Medication for non-medical and non-mental health workers. Medications used in child, adolescent, adult and aged populations will be covered. |
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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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