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A LIST OF IMPORTANT EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS |
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18-21 May *2010* |
early bird registration
6th Australian Women’s Health Conference
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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,
2. Progressing the national women’s health agenda including
a focus 3. Mobilising capacity for women’s health
4. Examine the changing, economic, cultural, environmental
and 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
For more information visit
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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.
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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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.
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: 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
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The Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome Association of Australia Inc 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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5-11 September
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Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week. For more information visit the Youth News website. |
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| 8-9 September |
National Conference on Mental Health and Human Rights - Canberra. SAVE Australia, an independent advocacy group which works to address issues of mental health and human rights, is hosting this conference at the National Parliament in Canberra. An objective of the conference will be to highlight the important relationship between mental health and the powerful legal and government institutions that hold peoples individual human rights in their hands. For more information visit their website or phone Maqsood Alshams on 0422 085 222 or Hon. Louise Pratt MLC on 0417 099 625.
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10 September
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National Gynaecological Awareness Day. To celebrate this day GAIN (Gynaecological Awareness Information Network) will hold the 'Great Gynae Day Out' at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. For more information about this event visit the GAIN website.
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| 11 September |
National Caesarean Awareness Day. For more information contact organisers via email. |
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| 14 September |
"Mind your Mind" Dementia Risk Reduction Project Public Forum - Brisbane. Alzheimer's Australia Queensland are holding this public forum at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10.00am till 12.30pm. Keynote speaker Associate Professor Gerard Byrne and a panel of experts speak on the latest research and how a healthy life may help to Mind you Mind. Admission fee is $6.00 and includes refreshments. This even kicks starts Dementia Awareness Month from September to October. For more information phone Maxine Tobias on (07) 5538 8221 or send her an email. Alzheimer's Australia Queensland can also be contacted via their postal address: PO Box 9360 GCMC Qld 9726.
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| 14-16 September |
"Refocusing Women's Experiences of Violence" Conference - Bankstown. This conference will examine the policies, protocols and procedures that support a woman's right to safety and security. It aims to promote best practice, identify gaps and be a catalyst for social action in responding to and preventing violence against women. For more information or to submit an abstract (by April 6) contact the Organising Committee via email.
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| 15 September |
Treatment of Family Violence in the Family Law
"System" in Australia Seminar - Melbourne.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has
pleasure in inviting you and your colleagues to attend a seminar on:
The Treatment of Family Violence in the Family Law “System” in Australia:
The Implications of Restorative Justice Explored by Dr Juliet Behrens
- Faculty of Law, Australian National University. ABSTRACT: Victims of controlling domestic violence who also face family law issues continue to have their safety compromised and to suffer the abusive use of the legal system by perpetrators. A range of conditions contribute to this systemic problem, including the fragmentation of the legal “system” faced by victims, and the emphasis given to contact with fathers and to private dispute resolution. At a more abstract level, unwillingness to look at past conduct and to attribute fault in family law proceedings has led to a failure to pay attention to issues of justice in family law. This presentation explores the possibilities which the use of restorative justice offers to victims of domestic violence with family law issues. It will be argued that, while there are considerable dangers, particularly with a generic model of restorative justice, there is also some potential in processes which are carefully designed for the domestic violence context. In particular, such processes offer the potential to extend an empowering “justice” rather than a “dispute resolution” frame to a wider range of cases and to overcome the current fragmentation of the legal system. Our concern should be with how to meet the needs of victims of domestic violence, rather than with the good of restorative justice in theory. We must continue to work on improvements to the formal legal system as alternatives to restorative justice. Dr Juliet Behrens is a reader in the Faculty of Law, Australian National University, where she specialises in family law. She has a particular interest in gender issues in family law, including relocation disputes and the treatment of violence against women. She is co-author (with Professor Patrick Parkinson) of Australian Family Law in Context: Commentary and Materials, which has recently been published in its 3rd edition. She was formerly chair of the ACT’s Domestic Violence Prevention Council, and is on the editorial board of the Australian Journal of Family Law. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday 15 September, 2005 Venue: AIFS Meeting Room, Australian Institute of Family Studies, 300 Queen St, Melbourne 3000 RSVP: Grace Soriano on 9214 7860 or via email |
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16 September
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Program Evaluation using Qualitative Methods workshop - Brisbane. This workshop, being run by Primary Health Care Research and Development (PHCRED) is a one-day practical introduction to the use of qualitative methods for evaluation. You will learn how to effectively and efficiently plan your evaluation, gather your data, and then turn your data into useful findings. It is being held at the RBWH Education Centre (RBH Complex) Herston. The presenter is Deborah Askew - a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the School of Medicine. She is a general practice researcher with particular interest in building research capacity in this sector. She has been successfully conducting these workshops for the last 3 years. There is a maximum of 35 positions available so book in early to ensure your attendance. For more information contact Rachael Davidson on (07) 3365 5545 or via email.
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| 21 September |
'Abortion and Choice in Queensland' Breakfast -
Brisbane.
Hosted by Cait Calcutt and Terri Butler from Children by Choice and
starting at 7.15am. The venue for the breakfast is Degrees Cafe, QUT
(Level 3 Y Block Gardens Point). Cost is $8 for students and $15 waged),
and tickets are available at the door. Please RSVP by 16 September on 3881
3710 or via email to
laura.fraser@aph.gov.au or
shannon.fentiman@aph.gov.au.
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| 21-25 September |
Health Rights, Women's Lives: Challenges & Strategies for Movement Building. 10th International Women & Health Meeting - New Delhi, India. The International Women and Health Meeting (IWHM) has its roots in the global women's movement and includes a wide range of organizations, networks, and grassroots women's groups. The 10th IWHM will mark nearly two and a half decades of the global feminist solidarity on issues that impinge on the health and well being of women. The current context-of global economic restructuring and liberalization of markets, increasing militarisation of countries, regions and zones, growing fundamentalisms of various hues, re-emergence of population policies, adoption of developmental models that are playing havoc with the environment-calls for urgent action by civil society including feminist groups. The 10th IWHM seeks to highlight resistance to such politics and related policies as issues of significance to women's health. The linkages and interconnections of these seemingly disparate phenomena and policies and their impact of women's health will be explored even as it will attempt to center-stage the issue of women's health as a fundamental right. The 10th IWHM provides a forum where the deliberations on these issues and the challenges that they pose for working towards operationalising health as a right. It will enable diverse range of participants to network, strategize and help in strengthening the women's health movement through sharing of experiences and skills. Focal Themes include: Public Health, Health Sector Reforms and Gender; Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights; Politics and Resurgence of Population Control Policies; Women's Rights and Medical Technologies; Violence (of State, Militarism, Family and Development) and Women's Health. For further information email Manisha Gupte and/or Sarojini.
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| 30 September |
Working
with the Mental Health Effects of Child Sexual Abuse Friday Forum -
Adelaide. The full title of this
forum is Working With the
Mental Health Effects Of Child Sexual Abuse: Panic, Anxiety, Agoraphobia &
Complex Trauma Supporting Women To Feel safe In their Own Bodies. Zhila Javidi will speak about using the technique of Exposure Therapy for responding to mental health issues such as anxiety, panic, agoraphobia and PTSD that are common effects of being subjected to child sexual abuse. The focus will be on defining exposure therapy & its potential therapeutic benefits when working within a context of child sexual abuse, when it is appropriate and ethical to use, and how to make it safe for people dealing with effects of trauma. Zhila is an experienced consultant nurse psychotherapist at the Centre For Anxiety and Related Disorders and in private practice, and an associate lecturer in the Masters In Mental Health program at Flinders University.Ela Samoraj and Sue Hetzel present a brief introduction to some of Babette Rothschild's ideas about body-oriented trauma work that utilises body-oriented techniques for work with clients that do not require touch. Ela, an experienced trauma therapist who currently works at Victim Support Service and as a trainer, and Sue, a psychologist and social worker in private practice, have been using Babette Rothschild's ideas in their work for several years. The forum will run from 3.00-5.00pm at Women’s Health Statewide, 64 Pennington Terrace. North Adelaide. RSVP essential on (08) 8239 9600 as seats are limited. For further information contact Tracey Sloan by phoning (08) 8239 9602 or via email.
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| 30 September |
"Women On Top" Luncheon - Brisbane. Hosted by SIDS and Kids Queensland and proudly supported by Women’s Network Australia. Guest Speaker Dr Jane Barry, from Channel Nine’s Extra, will inspire guests with her own journey to becoming a ‘woman on top’! The charity fundraiser is held at the Tattersall’s Club Brisbane in the Grand Ballroom and guests will enjoy fabulous food and drinks and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Tickets: $70 per person (single tickets or tables of 10 available). Time: 12pm – 2.30pm. Information and bookings please contact Kate on (07) 3849 7122 or via email. RSVP Friday 16 September. All net proceeds go to SIDS and Kids Queensland.
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4 October
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"Generation P' and the pornographication of culture" - Melbourne. This seminar series is for researchers to present work in progress. All those interested in feminist ideas are welcome. This session will be held at Room 419, John Medley Building, University of Melbourne from 5.30 to 7.00pm. And will be conducted by Meagan Tyler (PHD student in Political Science, University of Melbourne). For more information contact Associate Professor Sheila Jeffreys via email.
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6 October
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Perspectives on Primary Health Care in Australia - Melbourne. Registrations are now open for this National one day forum organised by the National Primary and Community Health Network. The forum will provide an unique opportunity to gain an overview of primary health care in Australia and will be followed by the presentation dinner for the 2005 Victorian Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Primary Health Care. For details and registration form go to www.latrobe.edu.au/aipc/cdih/pchnetwork. For further information contact Jenny Macmillan on (03) 9479 1772 or via email.
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7 October
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'Postpartum Depression: Myths and Realities' Conference - Canada. This is a conference to bring together service providers, policy makers, researchers and members of the community in order to optimise postpartum depression services in Canada while increasing public awareness on this illness. Keynote speakers: Dr. Kathleen Hegadoren, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, University of Alberta Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto. For more information on the call for posters, conference agenda and registration visit the website or contact via email.
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7-8 October
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PCHRED Queensland Forum - Cairns. The Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) Program is holding its Queensland Forum in Cairns on 7 - 8 October 2005. The theme of the forum is “Showcasing Queensland”, and at this forum you will find out about national and local (including rural and remote) primary health care research. You will hear about the research experiences of your peers, and have an opportunity to contribute to planning the future of PHCRED. This forum will also give you an opportunity to contribute to various Qld research networks. To register or for further information visit their website and click on Research Forum 2005. Orr contact Denise Schultz on (07) 3346 4905 or via email.
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7-10 October
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LESBIAN HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN CONFERENCE (LHAL) - Melbourne. Organised by Lesbian Cancer Support Group (Victoria), this is a Grassroots Conference by Lesbians for Lesbians on Health & Wellbeing. It will include all aspects of health: spiritual, cultural, environmental, social, emotional, psychological and physical. Other topics covered will be looking at building healthy public policy; creating supportive environments; strengthening community action; developing personal skills and reorienting health services. For more information phone (03) 9384 2580 or send an email.
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9-12 October
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"Evaluation - Inside Out" Australasian Evaluation
Association Conference - Brisbane.
The Australasian Evaluation Society invites you to participate in its 2005
International Conference in Brisbane. The
conference will look at evaluation from the ‘inside out’ – its theory,
methods and practice, and trends for its future development and use. Within this there will be five strands: • Looking in: developments in and reflection on evaluation theory • Looking around: methods and trends in evaluation practice • Looking out: uses and abuses of evaluation • Looking closer: values and ethics in evaluation • Looking at: evaluation stories and special topics For more information visit the Australasian Evaluation Association website.
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17-19 October
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Diversity In Health 2005 'It's Everybody's Business' - Melbourne. Diversity in Health is the most innovative multicultural health and well-being conference in Australia which is co-hosted by Australian Multicultural Foundation, Multicultural Mental Health Australian and the Diversity Health Institute. The conference will be held in the Hilton on the Park, Melbourne from the 17th to 19th October 2005. The event is designed to explore the issues of health for the diverse community of Australia. The conference will: - Describe the latest physical and mental health priorities related to the challenges faced by the community, carers, clinicians, service providers, planners and policy makers in their efforts to provide high quality health for Australia’s multicultural community; - Highlight innovative research, practices, programs, and partnerships between health management systems, providers, governments, legal systems, social service agencies, and patient health status; and - Emphasise prevention and
intervention strategies relevant to diverse cultures. Full list of themes and call for abstract brochure can be found on the conference website. The registration brochures will be available by the and of April. For further enquiries please contact them via: Post: Australian Multicultural Foundation, PO Box 538, Carlton South VIC 3053 Email: diversityinhealth@amf.net.au Phone: (03) 9457 7130 or (03) 9347 6622 Fax: (03) 9458 3437 |
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| 24-28 October |
"Setting Sail For New Horizons - From The Past To The Future" 31st Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses - Fremantle. The theme of this conference challenges us to reflect upon the current state of mental health nursing, the events that have shaped the profession to date and the need to have a vision about where they want to be in the future. What is on the horizon for mental health nursing? Various pressures in the form of funding cuts, an ageing workforce, acute shortages of specialist mental health professionals and the ongoing need to ensure that practices result in the best possible outcomes for consumers of mental health services combine to challenge our profession. The scope of practice of mental health nursing, the ways in which mental health nursing education is delivered and the nature of relationships with consumers, carers and other health professionals have all changed markedly over the years. It is inevitable that they will continue to change. For more information contact the Secretariat via email or visit the Conference website.
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| 4 November |
"Cocktails for Choice" - Brisbane. Children By Choice are holding this fundraising event at BarSoma, 22 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. For more information send them an email or visit the Children By Choice website.
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| 4-6 November |
"Work, Home and Play" Lesbian Doctors Connecting with the World Australian Lesbian Medical Association (ALMA) Conference - Adelaide. This conference is open to any lesbian or same-sex attracted female medical student or doctor. It aims to create a safe space for meeting other medical women, discussion, information and policy development. Medical students are offered free conference registration and generous subsidies on application for accommodation and transport. For more information please contact Gail Sheehan via email or visit the ALMA website.
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5 November
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POSAA (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australi) 2005 Conference - Adelaide. This conference, held every year, is sponsored this year by the South Australian Health Department. Feedback from previous years shows that it is a must-attend event. Women suffering from the condition say they learn more in this annual one day conference than they have at any other time since being diagnosed. For more information about the conference and the condition, visit the POSAA website or contact them via email.
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| 23-28 November |
"Hopes Fulfilled or Dreams Shattered?" Conference
- Sydney. This international conference that is being jointly hosted
by the University of New South Wales and the Centre for Refugee Research
takes us from resettlement to settlement, with a focus on the Women at
Risk special resettlement program. For more information visit the
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| 25 November |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women held in conjunction with White Ribbon Day.
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4-7 September, 2006
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" Evaluation in Emerging Areas" - Darwin. This conference will explore and debate evaluation approaches and practices that are developing throughout the world. Major themes will focus on multidisciplinary, indigenous and international development management approaches to evaluation. Evaluators and program managers working in a variety of emerging areas such as rural development, natural resource management, tourism, arts, culture, health, education, governance, as well as innovative theoretical approaches, are encouraged to participate. For more information visit the Australasian Evaluation Association website.
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