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A LIST OF
IMPORTANT EVENTS,
CONFERENCES AND
WORKSHOPS
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If you have a non-profit
notice or event relevant to women's health
that you would like to
have added into our What's On section,
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Events in 2012 |
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24–25 May 2012 |
Aboriginal Health Conference — Melbourne, VIC.
Aboriginal Health –
Everyone’s Responsibility
This is a
critical time for Aboriginal health in Victoria. The conference
acknowledges the Aboriginal definition of health is broad and inclusive
and in which health is linked to all aspects of life. The conference aims
to inform and inspire delegates through: outlining the priority areas and
enablers for better health outcomes; demonstrating the value of investment
in Aboriginal health; workshopping ways to close the health gap.
For information
visit:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/aboriginalhealth/conference/conference-eoi.htm
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11–13 Jun 2012 |
Asia Pacific
Conference on Mental Health
— Perth,
WA.
Mental Health is at
the cross-roads
Changes
are in the wind that will transcend philosophy, policy, practice and
delivery. Decision makers at this conference will not merely consider but
will most likely impact directly upon foundation issues regarding consumer
and carer recognition, quality assurance, sustainable service delivery,
value and worth. (Richmond Fellowship)
For information
visit: http://www.rfwa.org.au/aspac2012/
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14–15 June 2012
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International Women’s Conference — cairns, qld.
Connecting for Action in the
Asia-Pacific Region
Conference themes: Building
Sustainable Communities, Women and Economic Development, Making Women’s
Lives Safer, Women’s Leadership and Governance.
Abstract submissions: 14
November 2011.
For information visit:
http:/www.jcu.edu.au/iwc/
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16–21 Jul 2012 |
IFHE World Congress 2012 — Melbourne, VIC.
International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE)
World Congress 2012 will feature an exciting array of international
presenters, practising professionals and leading researchers. With the
overall theme of ‘Global Wellbeing’ this event will attract allied health
professionals from the fields of health promotion, public health,
community development and international aid. Key words include: nutrition,
dietetics, gender, family, food security, policy, shelter.
For information
visit: http://www.ifhe2012.org/index.php/program
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10–12 Sep 2012 |
Population Health Congress 2012 — Adelaide, SA.
Population health
in a changing world
The 2012
Congress will be the largest public health event of the year, anticipating
an audience of at least 1300 people.
Sub-themes include:
Global health, climate and economics: what is the impact of change?
Inequalities and social determinants – how are these being addressed and
with what effect?
Changing community and political contexts for public health action and
advocacy.
Changing demographics in Australia and New Zealand – the social and health
impacts.
Where is public health and health promotion practice heading - what kind
of workforce will we need?
Research translation and knowledge transfer – research informing practice.
For information
visit: http://www.conferenceco.com.au/pophealth/About_The_Congress.asp
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Events in 2011 |
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22–23 Nov 2011
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Public Health Assoc AUSTRALIA 2nd National Food
Futures Conference — hobart, tas.
Safe and Healthier Food for
All Australians
Themes include: Thinking Local
– Food initiatives and governance; Food, social inclusion & community
action;
Food culture in Australia; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’
initiatives.
For information visit: http:/www.phaa.net.au/2ndFoodConference.php
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28–30 Sept 2011 |
2011 Australasian Sexual Health Conference —
Canberra, act.
Sex in the Capital City
Topics include: current issues
in HIV, STI and prevention, the needs of prisoners and juvenile detainees,
communicating healthy sexuality, e-health for STI control, strategies to
connect with hard to reach groups,
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health, transgender health, sexuality
education, lesbian sexual health.
For information visit:
http:/www.sexualhealthconference.com.au
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27–30 Sept 2011
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8th National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Environmental Health Conference — darwin, nT.
Rise to the challenge of
environmental health
Themes include: Building
partnerships for better environmental health; Housing, Infrastructure and
the Built Environment; Environmental Health Promotion; Emergency
Management and Climate Change.
For information visit:
http:/www.natsieh.com.au/html/contact.html
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22-23
Sept |
Queensland Disability Conference 2011
Register now for one of
the most important events on Queensland's disability calendar — the
Queensland Disability Conference 2011 — to be held at the Cairns
Convention Centre from 22 to 23 September.
With the theme
'Absolutely everybody: enabling Queenslanders', this year's conference
will focus on four areas: the Queensland Government's priorities for
disability, assistive technology, universal design and accessible tourism.
This event is an
opportunity for people from the disability sector, the wider community,
business and industry to connect and share information and ideas to make a
difference for people with a disability.
Through a varied and
interesting program of keynote presentations, panel discussions and
workshop sessions, the conference will provide a great opportunity to
share our collective experiences and highlight the great work happening at
the grassroots level.
For information visit:
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/community-involvement/queensland-disability-conference-2011
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12–14 Sept 2011
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Working with people with disability in remote &
Indigenous communities
— alice springs, nT.
Indigenous Australians are
twice as likely as people in the non Indigenous community to have a
disability.
This short course is designed to further develop skills and knowledge for
people working in this context.
For information visit:
http:/www.crh.org.au/content/view/25/22/
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10 Sept 2011 |
International GYNae Awareness Day
9 million women in Australia
will be challenged by a Gynae related issue in their lifetime. Get
involved in raising awareness as an individual, professional, group or via
social media.
For information visit: http:/www.GynaeDay.com |
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9–11 Sept 2011
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15th Australian Menopause society congress —
brisbane, qld.
ABC – About mental health,
bones and cardiovascular health
Sessions include: Plenaries,
Debates, Free Papers and Discussion on topics surrounding Estrogens,
Progestins, Bones, Hormones, Mental Health and much more.
For information visit:
http:/www.ams2011.com.au
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6–8 Sept
2011
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Chronic disease in remote practice — alice springs,
nT.
2-day course for health
professionals who work in remote practice and more broadly in remote
regional primary health care. Explores prevention, detection and
management of chronic disease.
For information visit:
http://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
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2–3 July
2011
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Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
National Symposium — Darwin, nt.
Striving for Excellence
The Symposium will bring to
Darwin a top level forum of leading national and international speakers to
address topical issues in the oral health industry.
For information visit:
http://www.dhaa.asn.au
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13–15 May 2011
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Deaf Australia 2nd National Conference & 25th
Anniversary — Hobart, Tas.
The conference theme is
inspired by the song, ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’, which tells a
story of struggle, determination and triumph that could well be adapted to
the experiences of the Australian Deaf Community. The Conference will be
fully accessible with Auslan interpreting and real time captioning.
For information visit:
http://www.deafau.org.au/
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11–14 May
2011
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AGOSCI 10th biennial Conference — Adelaide, sa.
Taking it to the Streets
AGOSCI is a group representing
people with complex communication needs. The conference aims to encourage
thought, innovation and action that will enhance the participation of
people with CCN through enhanced understanding, skills and awareness of
those in their social networks.
For information visit:
http://www.agosci.org.au
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5–6 May
2011
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Coalition for research to improve aboriginal
health Conference — sydney, nsw.
Research for a Better Future
This conference is a unique
forum for Aboriginal communities to come together with health researchers
and policymakers to explore ways for research to improve Aboriginal
health.
For information visit:
http://www.gemsevents.com.au/criah2011
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2–4 May
2011
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6th international Conference on drugs & young
people — melbourne, vic.
Making the Connections
Dedicated to exploring the
impact of drug use on young people and how youth related drug problems can
be responded to by various human service fields.
For information visit:
http://www.adf.org.au
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2–3 May
2011
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National Disability and Carer Congress 2011 —
melbourne, vic.
Make Every Australian Count
The conference will hear from
international experts regarding developments in disability policy around
the world, and feature the hopes for reform of people with a disability,
their families and carers.
For information visit:
http://www.nds.org.au/events/1298003755
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27–30 April
2011 |
6th Aust. International, Interdisciplinary
Conference on Motherhood — brisbane, qld.
Mothers at the Margins
AMIRCI is a feminist
organisation interested in promoting research into mothering/motherhood/motherwork
and related areas, including maternal subjectivities and identities,
cultural representations and differences.
For information visit:
http://www.uq.edu.au/mothering/index.htm
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11–12 April
2011
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Social Science Perspectives on the 2008 National
and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Social Survey — Canberra, ACT.
The conference aims to initiate
a conversation between stakeholders and academics about data and the
research required to enhance the social science evidence base around
Indigenous wellbeing and socioeconomic disadvantage.
For information visit:
http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/conferences/conference.php
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Commencing
1 June 2011 |
Are you up to the Challenge?
A New Heart Foundation
initiative to improve women’s heart health
For this year’s Go Red for
Women campaign, the Heart Foundation is launching a Healthy Heart
Challenge as a practical way for women to improve their heart health. The
free 10-week Healthy Heart Challenge starts on 1 June and provides small,
yet realistic, steps to assist women build changes into their lifestyle to
make an important difference to heart health long-term.
On
registering, participants will be asked to sign up to complete one of six
goals and they will be supported to achieve this through a weekly
eNewsletter with tips and information to keep them motivated. The goals
are:
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Be active
everyday
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Improve
everyday nutrition
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Increase
knowledge of heart health
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Quit
smoking
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Lower high
blood pressure
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Lower high
cholesterol levels.
The target is 20,000 women,
and your support is appreciated. Various ways you can help include:
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Register
for the Healthy Heart Challenge
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encourage
your colleagues and members to sign up to the Challenge
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promote
awareness of the Healthy Heart Challenge through your professional
communication channels
For more information
or to pre-register please visit
goredforwomen.org.au
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10-13 April
2011
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Australian health promotion association conference — cairns, QLD.
AHPA 20th National Conference :
Strengthening Action
The focus of the conference will be on the
determinants of health, with a strong emphasis on the social determinants
of health along with solutions to strengthen action to address them. The
report of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health demonstrated how
social factors directly shape health outcomes and explain health
inequities. The report stressed the need to tackle the leading causes of
ill-health at their roots, going beyond encouraging individuals to change
their behaviour. There will also be a focus on Actions to Close the gap on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Determinants of Health.
For information
visit: www.healthpromotion.org.au or phone: (02) 6292 9000
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17-19
March 2011 |
Heart foundation 2011 Conference — melbourne, vic.
Heart to Heart: from Access to
Action
The conference will host leading
international and Australian presenters to showcase key clinical, research
and public health issues perspectives on cardiovascular disease.
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, general
practitioners, nurses, cardiac technicians, public health professionals,
policy makers, researchers, dieticians, nutritionists, and other allied
health professionals should not miss this opportunity!
For information
visit: www.heartfoundation2011.org
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11-16 March
2011
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11th
National rural Health Conference —
perth, wa.
Rural and remote
Australia: the heart of a healthy nation
The conference will discuss social and
economic determinants, chronic disease, electronic health records and the
rural and remote health research agenda.
Early bird registration closes before Saturday 18 December 2010.
For information
visit: http://11nrhc.ruralhealth.org.au
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Events in 2010
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6–9
October 2010 |
APACT 2010 Conference
(Asia
Pacific Assoc. for the Control of Tobacco) —
Sydney, NSW.
For over 20 years APACT has been a crossroads for those in Asia-Pacific
working to reduce the burden of tobacco caused disease. It is the premier
tobacco control conference for the Asia Pacific region and the focus this
year is on Change, Challenge and Progress: FCTC in the Asia Pacific.
APACT 2010 aims to encourage tobacco control and public health advocates,
researchers, practitioners, policy makers and especially youth leaders to
share experiences and discuss strategies for implementation of the FCTC
and for dealing with the tobacco industry.
For information
visit:
www.apact2010.org
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15–17
Sept 2010 |
Implementing disability-inclusive development in the Pacific and Asia:
Reviewing progress, planning the future — Darwin, NT.
The two-day conference and one-day action-based roundtable seek practical
ways for people with disabilities in the Asia Pacific region and
Australian Aboriginal communities to best achieve their human rights. The
conference will explore: Progress in implementing disability-inclusive
programs, with practical experience from the region - capacity building,
vocational training, community involvement, education, health,
livelihoods, gender.
For information
visit: www.addc.org.au/2010/02/addc-conference-first-notice/
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14–15
Sept 2010 |
Linking Indigenous Policy with Service Delivery 2010 — cairns, QLD.
Strengthening
cross-cultural communication, shared responsibility & accountability
This conference is designed specifically for representatives from Federal,
State & Local Government, Indigenous organisations & community councils,
cultural facilitators & mediators, academics & consultancies involved in
Indigenous: Policy Design, Capacity Building, Strategy, Community
Engagement, Service Delivery, Project Management; from the following
sectors: Health, Education, Justice, Employment, Housing, Community
Development.
For information
visit: www.indigenous-policy.com
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19–20
Aug 2010 |
The International Unity in Diversity Conference — TownsvillE,
QLD.
People, Diversity and
the Future of Australia
Some topics that will be discussed at the conference include, global
trends and their impact on migration of labour and skills, Australian
skills shortage, youth issues in leading the future, culturally inclusive
local government, health and well-being in culturally diverse and
Indigenous communities and cultural and environmental sustainability in
the pacific.
For information
visit: www.unityindiversityconference.com
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22-25 August
2010 |
9th world
indigenous women and wellness conference — DARWIN,
NORTHERN TERRITORY.
Conference themes include:
Healthy Communities; Strong Families; Traditional Healing and Health; Law
and Justice; Education, Training and Enterprise. Hosted by Larrakia Nation
Aboriginal Corporation.
For information call (08) 8948 3733
or visit http://www.larrakia.com
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12-13 July
2010 |
2010 healthy cities
conference — BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND.
‘Making Cities Liveable’. The
conference will examine the prerequisites for a ‘Healthy City’.
For information visit http://www.healthycities.com.au
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7-9 July
2010 |
Australian Institute of
family studies 11th conference — MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.
‘Sustaining Families in
Challenging Times’. The preeminent forum for exploring the latest
research, policy and practice: Economic wellbeing of families; Families
and work; Social inclusion; Violence, abuse and neglect; Family
transitions and family law; and Children, young people and their families.
For information visit http://conference.aifs.gov.au
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7-9 June
2010 |
Diversity in health 2010 —
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.
An event for everyone with an
interest in the health and wellbeing of migrants and refugees.
Organised by Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health (CEH).
For information visit http://www.diversityinhealth.com.au
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18-21 May 2010
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6th Australian Women’s Health Conference
Hobart, Tasmania.
On behalf of the Australian Women’s
Health Network we are delighted to announce the
6th Australian Women’s Health Conference -
The New National Agenda,
will be held in Hobart, Tasmania 18 – 21
May 2010.
C onference
Aims
1. Contributing to International conversations about good
practice,
skills and knowledge development, learning,
leadership and vision
relating to women’s health
2. Progressing the national women’s health agenda including
a focus
on Aboriginal women’s health
3. Mobilising capacity for women’s health
4. Examine the changing, economic, cultural, environmental
and
political contexts, and other social determinants which
are affecting women’s health
5. Explore gender in policy and practice that leads to better
health outcomes.
Conference
Priority Areas
1. Women’s Economic Health and Wellbeing
2. Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
3. Preventing Violence Against Women
4. Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
5. Improving Women’s Access to Publicly Funded and
Financially Accessible Health Services
For more information visit
the Australian Women's Health Network:
http://www.awhn.org.au
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8 March &
7 June 2010 |
Well
Women’s Clinic
2010(Townsville, QLD)
A FREE service for Townsville women at
The Women’s Centre,
50 Patrick Street, Aitkenvale.
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Pap smears
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Contraception information
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Sexual health tests and counselling
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Menopause and hormone treatment advice
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Puberty and menstrual information
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Healthy lifestyle information
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Breast care information
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Urinary incontinence advice and referral
CLINICS
9am – 3pm
Monday 8 March
Monday 7 June
By the Mobile Women’s Health Nurse
This is a Private and Confidential service
For an appointment, contact The Women’s Centre
(Townsville) on
(07) 4775 7555
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Other events at the
Townsville Women's Centre: |
· Post natal
depression friendship group
Casual morning tea
atmosphere.
Most Thursday mornings at The Women’s Centre
9.30-11.30am.
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Townsville’s
Thursdays in Black group.
Thursdays in Black is part of an international
movement to demand a world without rape and violence.
Contact Di or Belinda for more information (07)
4775 7555.
The
Women’s Centre has many other groups running such as yoga, craft,
Seniors group, Music , Beading and Nutrition. We also offer
individual counselling and crisis counselling. Homeless Legal Clinic
attends fortnightly.
All services
are free for women. For more information check out our website
www.thewomenscentre.org.au
or call 4775 7555.
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19-20 May
2010 |
National Indigenous Family
Violence prevention forum — MACKAY, QUEENSLAND.
‘Safe Homes, Solid Families —
Let’s Build on it!’ Presented by the Queensland Centre for Domestic and
Family Violence Research (QCDFVR) in partnership with the Australian
Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and
Charles Darwin University (CDU).
For information: Ph (07) 4940 7834
or visit http://www.noviolence.com.au
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Events in 2009
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1-7 June 2009 |
DES awareness
June 1-7 is DES (diethylstilboestrol) Awareness Week to raise awareness of
the anti-miscarriage drug, DES, given to women during pregnancy from 1938
to 1971 (and sometimes beyond). Women given DES and their children of that
pregnancy are at higher risk of certain types of cancer and reproductive
problems. An Australian blog has been set up for people affected at
http://desnsw.blogspot.com Support group
contact: DES Action Australia-NSW 02 98754820.
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Each Month in 2009
(except January) |
Well
Women’s Clinic
(Townsville, QLD)
A FREE service for Townsville women at
The Women’s Centre,
50 Patrick Street, Aitkenvale.
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Pap smears
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Contraception information
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Sexual health tests and counselling
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Menopause and hormone treatment advice
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Puberty and menstrual information
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Healthy lifestyle information
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Breast care information
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Urinary incontinence advice and referral
Clinics 9am – 12 midday once per month
(except January 2009)
By the Mobile Women’s Health Nurse
This is a Private and Confidential service
For an appointment, contact The Women’s Centre
(Townsville) on
(07) 4775 7555
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Events in 2008 |
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1 December 2008
& Each Month in 2009
(except January) |
Well
Women’s Clinic
(Townsville, QLD)
A FREE service for Townsville women at
The Women’s Centre,
50 Patrick Street, Aitkenvale.
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Pap smears
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Contraception information
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Sexual health tests and counselling
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Menopause and hormone treatment advice
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Puberty and menstrual information
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Healthy lifestyle information
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Breast care information
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Urinary incontinence advice and referral
Clinics 9am – 12 midday once per month
(except January 2009)
By the Mobile Women’s Health Nurse
This is a Private and Confidential service
For an appointment, contact The Women’s Centre
(Townsville) on
(07) 4775 7555
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12 October 2008 |
Wilson HTM Brisbane to
the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge
A ride in aid of Diabetes
Australia - Queensland, and the Heart Foundation.
The ride was recently launched by the Queensland Premier, Anna
Bligh, who is
encouraging Queensland women to join her in promoting active lifestyles,
good health and well-being,
by being part of the event. The Premier will
ride the full 100km in this year's event.
Entries close 3 October.
Visit
www.bq.org.au for further information.
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2-5 September 2008 |
Brisbane International Feminist
Conference 2008
Second round
early bird registrations
close 31 July.
Aims to further feminist dialogues about the status
of women, and the continued violence against women and children as human
rights violations. Conference organisers believe that the status of women
globally has been on the decline in the last decade. Bringing together
feminist thinkers, researchers, academics, service providers and community
women, to share information.
Visit http://www.brisfeministconference08.org.au/
for details.
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29 August
2008
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RURAL WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM:
'Liveability - A Woman's View' — ROMA, QLD.
The purpose of the symposium is to develop ideas and
create solutions to improve the 'liveability' of rural communities for
women. In the lead up to the symposium, the Queensland Government is
inviting women to have their say about life in rural and remote
communities.
For more
information visit http://www.localgovernment.qld.gov.au//?id=7468
or contact the
Office of Rural and Regional Communities on 1800 136 851.
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2nd August 2008 |
The Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome Association of Australia Inc
Annual Conference on
PCOS, on Saturday 2nd August 2008,
9am - 5pm.
Topics include:
Excercise & PCOS, Missing Link to Healthy Weight,
Gastric Banding
options, assisted fertility options, low fat Cooking
simply too good,
portion control for weight control, Menopause and
PCOS, and PCOS +
insulin resistance. The conference includes a
special forum 'ask the
doctors'.
Conference speakers include:
Dr Warren Kidson, Dr Clare Boothroyd, Dr Roy
Brancastisano, Sue Ismiel
from Nad's, Dr Linda Spinks, Liz Davis (SANDS QLD),
Successful author
and speaker Annette Sym from Symply Too Good, Stacey
Roberts from
Sharkey's Healing Center, Dietitian Amanda Clark,
Nathan Reeves
President of QLD exercise physiologist association,
Jenne Turner
Psychologist.
Venue:
Gold Coast International Hotel, 7 Staghorn Ave,
Surfers Paradise.
For full details on the schedule and costs, visit:
www.posaa.asn.au
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Tues 10 June & Wed 11 June 2008 |
2 day
training workshop: Feminist Telephone Support Work with women who have
experienced sexual violence.
9.30 -
4.30 Tues 10 June & Wed 11 June. Contact Anna or Sara at the Brisbane Rape
and Incest Survivors Support Centre 07 33912573 or email anna@brissc.org.au
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