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A LIST OF IMPORTANT EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS |
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** 18-21 May 2010 ** |
6th Australian Women’s Health Conference
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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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.
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
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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.
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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| 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. For information visit http://www.diversityinhealth.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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| 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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| 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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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.
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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