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Date: Wednesday 15 October 2008
Copies of the Conference program, Registration Form & Conference details are available from the “Workshops & Conferences” section of the Total Aged Care Services website. The conference is to be held in Melbourne.
Website: Dementia & Recreation National Conference
Date: Friday 17 October 2008
TIME: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: Dubbo Civic Centre - Darling Street, DUBBO Carers of all ages from across the Region are invited to come together in one place, be informed on issues affecting them, link in with services and make new friends. All Carers welcome ‘FREE ENTRY’ Over 40 exhibitors including: Communication and mobility equipment, Community Health and Care Services, Residential and In Home Respite, Information on Aged & Disabled Services, Financial and Counseling Services Activities, Information Sessions on available services: such as medications, legal, mental health and more, Equipment demonstrations including sensory and mobility. Free Afternoon Tea from the Carers Cafe. Phone: 1800 052 222
Contact: CommCarelink@chcs.com.au
Date: Sunday 19 October 2008
Incorporating the first national forum for the inclusion and professional support program. Where's the Proof?: Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence. Where: Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Website: 6th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference
Date: Saturday 08 November 2008
National Consumer Symposium on Epilepsy for Australians living with and affected by epilepsy, including parents, families, adolescents and professionals working with or providing services for people with epilepsy.
Website: Epilepsy: Top of Mind Symposium
Date: Sunday 09 November 2008
'Sharing & Building Skills' will be held at Luna Park, Sydney . The National Conference Organising Committee, representing The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), The Australian Institute of Welfare & Community Workers (AIWCW), and The Australian Association of Social Work & Welfare Educators (AASWWE) encourage your participation and recommends early registration to advantage of the early bird rates.
Website: 2008 Strength in Unity Conference.
Date: Monday 17 November 2008
Co-convened by Children’s Hospitals Australasia (CHA) and the Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH). The conference will focus on three major themes: The People, The Map and The Measure. These two organisations are joining forces to highlight the importance of advocating strongly for the healthcare needs of children and young people in Australasia. The themes they have chosen will enable a detailed exploration of: 'The people' - in particular the shared concerns amongst health professionals and the families struggling with serious health issues; 'The map' - contemporary trends and developments in healthcare practice, policy and environments; and 'The measure' - how we can best monitor, evaluate and improve the safety and quality of health care delivered to children and young people. Where: Manly Pacific Hotel , Sydney
Website: Children’s Health Conference – Health Care for Kids – The People, The Map & The Measure
Date: Monday 24 November 2008
The theme emphasises the importance of knowledge to inform policies and practices that impact upon the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 43rd ASSID conference aims to achieve ASSID's goals, namely to: • Promote research and understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities, • Bring together people with an interest in the field of intellectual and developmental disability, and • Promote high standards of practice. To be held at the University of Melbourne
Website: Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference
Date: Friday 01 May 2009
Postponed until May 2009 Where: Telstra Dome Melbourne VIC
Website: AFDO Conference 2008 - Policy for Us, About Us! A Practical Revolution in the Lives of People with D
Date: Thursday 07 May 2009
The 2009 AGOSCI conference will focus on the following areas: • Information that will assist those who support the use of AAC • research into AAC • Research and practical strategies which would enhance practice in areas of communication and disability • Accessibility and advocacy issues • Mealtime support and saliva control • Strategies and technologies which increase the communication capacity of users, their families or support people • Sharing stories Expressions of Interest are now sought from speakers, delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.
Website: AGOSCI - Communication Feel the Power
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2009
15 - 16 July 2009 Open 9.30am - 4pm each day Rosehill Racecourse FREE ADMISSION All enquiries re exhibiting or attending, contact: Wayne Woff (Manager - Total Aged Services)Phone: 03 9571 5606 or email: office@totalagedservices.com.au
Website: Sydney CAREX 2009 - Australia’s Premier Health & Aged Care Expo