UPDATE: The results are in! See our program evaluation results. In partnership with Migrant Information Center, the Action on Alcohol Flagship Group* have funded a multicultural youth soccer program as a alcohol harm prevention initiative. Two 8 week programs will be conducted in 2019 – one in term 2 and another in […]
Keep ReadingThe Upper Yarra Body Image Group hosted their first regional symposium on Monday 2nd September and it was almost standing room only at Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre. The informative event was suitable for health promoters and dieticians alike. Experts from research, service delivery and academia presented on weight sigma and weight inclusive approaches and the […]
Keep ReadingThe Moving Pictures project, led by the National Ageing Research Institute, has developed dementia awareness films, free media resources and a mobile-optimised website for Australia’s multicultural communities.
Keep ReadingHealth Issues Centre are offering two nationally accredited courses in 2019 for health service staff, consumer representatives, advisors and consumer leaders – a course in Consumer Leadership and the Graduate Certificate in Consumer and Community Engagement. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to work collaboratively and strategically, to promote consumer engagement services with consumers, health […]
Keep ReadingThis month’s edition of “The Radar” features “The OEPCP Grants Program for 2020”, ‘Opening Doors in the Outer East’ and much more…
Keep ReadingWhat is rocking your world? I have just attended the first forum of the ‘Nourish Network’ at Deakin University. It’s a network of passionate people and includes researchers, dietitians, health promotion officers, and policymakers working towards making our spaces healthier. One great example of the ‘Nourish Network’ being used in the retail space is Eat […]
Keep ReadingKnox City Council The Piano Man: The Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel Superband presents a tribute to two of the greatest Piano Men of all time – Billy Joel and Elton John. Maroondah City Council Artist of the Year and a Sunburnt Country The Artist of the Year exhibition is an annual exhibition by the […]
Keep ReadingMark Chenery from Common Cause will be running two information forums in the East in September and October. Mark will present on how understanding and being able to clearly and consistently articulate the deeply-held values of individuals, groups or communities motivates concern and action for change. Mark recently presented his work with VicHealth on Values – […]
Keep ReadingThis month features include “Good Food and Great Company” at the Partners’ Breakfast, how MIC is “Kicking Goals” and much more…
Keep ReadingThe very successful Opening Doors Community Leadership Program has expanded to the Outer East and applications are now open! The Opening Doors Community Leadership Program for Social Inclusion supports passionate community members from diverse backgrounds to strengthen community connectedness and reduce social isolation. The program provides emerging and existing leaders with the skills, networks, knowledge and […]
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