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May 2019
2019 ‘Living with MS’ Annual Conference
Blackburn, VIC 3130 Australia + Google Map
Speakers include: John Blewonski - 'A New Vision and a Strong Future for MSL' Associate Professor Anneke van der Walt - 'Current MS Treatments and Research' Associate Professor Catherine Cherry - 'A Good Life with MS'. Morning tea and a light lunch included. Bookings essential; please book by Wednesday 24 April 2019. The booking form can be found here.
Find out more »Innovation: Initiatives to Alleviate Loneliness Symposium
Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia + Google Map
Friends for Good is proud to present Innovation: Initiatives to Alleviate Loneliness, an exciting opportunity for academics, not-for-profits, governments and businesses to discover, discuss and contribute to initiatives tackling loneliness right now. This symposium is a chance for you to be inspired, get connected and stay up-to-date with organisations that are addressing the needs of all people suffering from or affected by loneliness in our communities. Panellists, presenters, and facilitators: Dr David Week, Dr Peter Streker, Marisa Berton, Terence Jaensch,…
Find out more »Disability Discrimination in Education
Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia + Google Map
How do discrimination laws protect students with disabilities in education? Learn about education providers' obligations under discrimination legislation in this workshop, presented by the Disability Discrimination Legal Service Inc. for Law Week.
Find out more »June 2019
Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group June 2019 Meeting
Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia + Google Map
The next Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group meeting at Ross House is on Tuesday 18th June 2019. The speaker on the day is Professor Gordon Lynch, Professor of Physiology at Melbourne University, who will speak on skeletal/muscle injury and repair. This talk should be of interest to anyone who has suffered bone or soft tissue injury, or to anyone who would like to learn more should an injury occur. The meeting is at 1:30pm in the Hayden Raysmith Room on the…
Find out more »August 2019
Launch: Working From Our Strengths
South Yarra, VIC 3141 Australia + Google Map
JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH: WORKING FROM OUR STRENGTHS An online program to assist women with disabilities who are thinking about job-seeking to explore their strengths and skills. Come and hear about the program; network with our members and enjoy some hospitality. Speakers: Christine Walker: EO Chronic Illness Alliance Mary Henley-Collopy: Disability Advocate. Scarlett Paige: Volunteer and advocate Epilepsy Foundation Speaker information: Mary Henley-Collopy has had an interesting life! She worked for the Commonwealth Public Service and the private sector…
Find out more »September 2019
Wangaratta Workshop: Crossing the Disability Divide
Wangaratta, VIC 3677 Australia + Google Map
The Collective of Self Help Groups (COSHG) are Presenting Workshops on Setting Up and Running a Self Help Group. Topics that will be covered include: What are self help and support groups? The benefits of being in a group with those who have similar experiences Setting up a new group and maintaining an existing one Resources for groups Finances for groups These workshops will be of interest to those in the local disability community who are interested in starting a…
Find out more »Robinvale Workshop: Crossing the Disability Divide
Robinvale, VIC 3549 Australia + Google Map
The Collective of Self Help Groups (COSHG) are Presenting Workshops on Setting Up and Running a Self Help Group. Topics that will be covered include: What are self help and support groups? The benefits of being in a group with those who have similar experiences Setting up a new group and maintaining an existing one Resources for groups Finances for groups These workshops will be of interest to those in the local disability community who are interested in starting a…
Find out more »November 2019
Peer Support Leadership Training Workshops Bendigo
Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia
COSHG staff will attend the Peer Support Leadership Training Workshops Bendigo, run by the Chronic Illness Alliance on 22 November 2019. The workshops will cover health literacy, and illness and intimacy. We are happy to chat about setting up a self-help group or to discuss any issues with existing groups during the breaks. Read more about the workshops and how to book
Find out more »November 2020
COSHG AGM 27 Nov 2020—please RSVP
Dear Groups, The Collective of Self Help Groups is pleased to invite you to our 2019-2020 annual general meeting which will be held on 27 November 2020 at 1:00pm. We would like to take this time to review our activities and celebrate our achievements with you. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we will be doing things a little differently this year and hosting our AGM online via Zoom—as a means of ensuring the safety of our members and guests.…
Find out more »March 2021
Maryborough Workshop
Maryborough, Vic 3465 Australia + Google Map
This workshop seeks to assist groups with issues they can face including group dynamics, dominance, group communication and surviving and thriving. COSHG Community Development Workers Christine McAuslan, Jeff Coley and Jessy Scott will look at: What are self help and support groups? What are the benefits of being in a group with those who have similar experiences? Setting up a new group and maintaining an existing one? Sharing your experience and knowledge Bookkeeping basics for groups Please advise when registering…
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