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ISEPICH news
Power of Partnerships Conference 17/18 November 2008
ISEPICH is one a few PCPs selected to present at the Power of Partnerships Conference.
The conference is directed towards senior government and non-government representatives who are leading human services reform.
For information and a program visit Power of Partnerships Conference
The Active Living Festival (ALF)
ISEPICH is supporting the City of Port Phillip Active Living Festival 6-17 November.
Loads of free and low cost activities available - see Active Living Festival
Partnership News
Click here to view the latest  ISEPICH Partnership News - Issue 4 October 2008
Previous issues are also available:
Presentations from the 'Promoting mental wellbeing forum'
ISEPICH and the City of Glen Eira held a forum on the Promotion of Mental Wellbeing on Thursday 9 October at Glen Eira Town Hall, attended by over 50 people.
Two presentations from the forum are now available:
A Local Response to Welfare to Work
A presentation on this project was given to the recent "From Margins to Mainstream" International Mental Health Promotion Conference ALR-W2W project.
This project is now also available in the QIPPS public library at www.qipps.com under Search the Library.
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Agency news
Increasing GP access for Supported Residential Service residents
A report from the project conducted by Caulfield Community Health Service is available here Increasing GP Access for SRS residents
Interventions relating to issues around sexual assault - workshop 20 November
Jewish Care and the Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence invite you to an interactive workshop with Prof David Pelcovitz. See Workshop with Prof David Pelcovitz
Inclusion Melbourne news
Inclusion Melbourne is the new name for Gawith Villa. It has several events coming up including:
- “ART, I LIKE IT!' Exhibition in Prahran and Malvern starting 20 November
- End of Year BBQ 16 December
For more information go to Inclusion Melbourne or phone 9509 4266.
Tai Chi for Kidz
Arthritis Victoria is calling for expressions of interest from professionals interested in undertaking this two day training course on 28 and 29 October. See Tai Chi for Kidz.
AFV is also presenting the following courses in November:
Access Arts in the City of Port Phillip
15 year Photographic Retrospective For information go to www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/access_arts
Getting Out There!! October/November 2008
Accessible & Low Cost Activities in Port Phillip. See the latest Getting Ot there Calender Calender October/November 2008 and map of venues Map of City of Port Phillip with low cost activity venues
Position vacant
Australian Polish Community Community Services is seeking a Supported Access Project worker. The position requires knowledge of Polish language and culture.
For details see Supported access PD. Please disseminate to any relevant contacts.
Festival of Lights
St George's East St Kilda, 4 Chapel Street, East St Kilda. Sunday 23rd November 2008 at 10am. All are welcome. To RSVP and all enquiries see Festival of Lights
Prahran Mission Homelessness project
Includes a 40min DVD featuring stories and experiences of homelessness and rooming house life - essentially 'local insider, marginalised knowledge as distinct from expert, academic or scientific knowledge'.
Raw interviews and related projects ( including consumer studies into inner Melbourne private rooming houses) can be viewed on www.connectedhomeless.com or via the Prahran Mission website
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Learning opportunities, events and resources
The Imam and the Pastor - Service 2 November, Vermont
Living proof that friendly relationships are possible between Muslims and Christians. Bookings essential. See Imam and Pastor
For more multicultural and multifaith news go to ISEPICH Cultural and Linguistic Diversity page
Safe Speed Forum, VicHealth, 14 November
Promoting safety for cyclists and pedestrians by reducing vehicle speeds. See Safe Speed Forum invitation
Health Promotion - Free Workshop
Health Promotion is a key investment ... Health Promotion makes a difference. Wednesday 12th November Frankston Civic Centre. To register see Health Promotion Free Workshop
Information about special disability trusts
For parents or family wishing to plan for the future financial security of their son or daughter with disability - see Special disability trusts
PUBLIC transport on Sundays now free for carers and people receiving disability pensions
Spread the word.
Kids Go for your life - health professionals forum
19 November, Co-As-It Carlton - see Health Professionals' forum invitation
How coaching can benefit human service organisations
A workshop by Jane Wexler, 24 November, St Kilda, $675/725. See Coaching for Human Services.
MAV Human Services Update
MAV bulletin
Promoting healthy eating and physical activity: What does the latest Victorian research tell us?
Tuesday 18 November 2008. 9.15 am - 3.45 pm. Lecture Theatre 12, Building X, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood For more information or to register for this free symposium, please contact juliet.sagar@deakin.edu.au (RSVP by Friday 24 October 2008).
Active media
Please use this link to access the latest edition of Active Media: Active Media
2008 Making Links conference
To be held from 11 to 13 November in Melbourne. The conference's focus is exploring how information and communications technology (ICT) can create opportunities for disadvantaged and disengaged people www.makinglinks.org.au
VHA Population Health One Day Forum
Healthy Communities | Healthy FuturesWith presentations from Professor Helen Keleher and Dr Heather Wellington. Friday 21 November, Melbourne. Register online at the VHA website
Friends may help curb the urge to gamble.
Friendships may play a major role in regulating people's gambling practices, according to research underway at Swinburne University of Technology. Participants are wanted for survey into why people gamble. http://www.problemgambling.org.au/
Road safety education for pedestrians and cyclists.
VicRoads provides information and resources, including a brochure for older pedestrians, available at http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/RoadSafety/SafetyForRoadUsers/
2nd Annual Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (VicPHCRED) Conference 2008
For more details see Conference Registration Form
Everyday people, Everyday rights - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity workshops for advocates, schools and the community July - December 2008
See Workshops July to December 2008
My People - A project exploring the experiences of GLBTI seniors in aged care services
About the study My People Summary
Melbourne Market Authority Resources
Resources to encourage healthy eating for community organisations, schools and early childhood services. http://www.marketfresh.com.au/shopping_cart.asp
Training on Charter of Human Rights for Local Government
Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission training - see Charter workshops.
A Fairer Victoria 2008
The Victorian Government's framework for addressing disadvantage. See A Fairer Victoria.
20th IUHPE World Conference on HEALTH PROMOTION -11th - 15th July 2010 in Geneva
see IUHPE World Conference Flyer
MEND childhood obesity program
More information on the MEND program is available following recent Australian pilots. MEND brochure MEND cost breakdown
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Participate in the Global Health Watch: join the campaign to lobby for 'health for all' and equitable access to health care - for more information visit the website at www.ghwatch.org.
For more details of state, national and international Health Events, you can visit the Better Health Channel website at http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. You can also use eServices to request your local event be added to this page. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for ISEPICH.
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