Health 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 […]
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This month’s edition of “The Radar” features “The OEPCP Grants Program for 2020”, ‘Opening Doors in the Outer East’ and much more…
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What 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 […]
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Knox 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 […]
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Mark 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 – […]
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This month features include “Good Food and Great Company” at the Partners’ Breakfast, how MIC is “Kicking Goals” and much more…
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The 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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The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s (ADF) inaugural Prevention In Practice National Conference, held on 24 and 25 June, included presenters from Local Drug Action Teams (LDAT) across the country as well as local and international academics. OEPCP’s Kylie and Laura attend along with partner organisations represented too. Professor John Tombourou (Communities That Care – Knox) reminded us that […]
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NAIDOC Week celebrations are being held nationwide each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is not only celebrated by Indigenous communities but by Australians from all walks of life. Show your support to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community by participating in a […]
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The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards (VPHA), now in its 15th year, is an annual celebration of excellence, dedication and innovation in public health, health services and service initiatives that deliver informed and effective healthcare. Read more…
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