This is our list of forthcoming conferences and meetings. The list is updated regularly.
If you have, or know of, an event happening that you think should be included here, send
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South East Asian and Oceania regional health impact assessment conference 2008 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand
8 December 2008 |
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8 December 2008
to 10 December 2008
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Includes:
- Health Impact Assessment Training Courses,
- Think Healthily Act Locally: Local-Global Connections for Changes, and
- International Cases Presentation.
For further information:
National Health Commission Office
2nd Floor, Building North of Health Park (sataranasuk 6 Lane), Ministry of Public Health Complex, Tiwanon Rd, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand
Phone: + 66-2590-2307, +66-2590-2304
Fax: +66-2590-2311
E-mail
Website
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Strengthening Indigenous communities 08: creating partnerships to engage, empower and develop communities |
Brisbane, Australia
9 December 2008 |
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9 December 2008
to 12 December 2008
Brisbane
Australia
- Engage with community members who are able to influence other community members in order to create change;
- Spread knowledge and enhance the skill set of communities to allow for better decision making;
- Ensure services are utilised by understanding the needs of different groups within communities; and
- Empower Indigenous youth by raising self-esteem and increasing their leadership potential.
For further information:
IQPC
Level 6
25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 (02) 9229 1000
Fax: +61 (02) 9223 2622
E-mail
Website
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Beyond social inclusion: towards a more equal society? |
Leicestershire , Britain
22 January 2009 |
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22 January 2009
to 23 January 2009
Leicestershire
Britain
the conference will bring together national and international experts in social policy and the social sciences to examine the implications of inequalities for individuals, communities, nation states and international relations. A combination of keynote addresses, plenary panel sessions and workshops over the two days will stimulate debate on the role policy should play in creating a more equal society.
For further information:
Sharon Walker
Conference Co-ordinator, Centre for Research in Social Policy,
Loughborough University,
Leicestershire, LE11 3TU
Phone: +44 (0)1509 223372/223618
Fax: +44 (0)1509 213409
E-mail
Website
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Getting it together for Australia's children: What role for parent and child centres? |
Melbourne, Australia
15 February 2009 |
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15 February 2009
to 17 February 2009
Melbourne
Australia
The theme will provide participants with an opportunity to explore recent developments in Australia, Britain and North America in relation to the 'big idea' submitted by the Prime Minister to the 2020 Summit in 2008.
We are fortunate in having two international keynotes – Professor David Hawker and Dr Margy Whalley – as well as a broad range of Australian speakers to stimulate our thinking on a theme that is repeatedly raised by Australian families – one-stop shops that bring together a range of services for families with young children.
For further information:
Ms Aurelie Favennec
NIFTeY 2009 Conference Secretariat
Conference Action Pty Ltd
PO Box 576
Crows Nest NSW 1585
Phone: +61 2 9431 8632
Fax: +61 2 9901 4586
E-mail
Website
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Making recovery real |
Perth , Scotland
26 February 2009 |
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26 February 2009
Perth
Scotland
This free event will focus on learning about recovery from mental health problems, consider initiatives related to promoting recovery and encourage debate about the concept of recovery.
We are delighted that Mary O'Hagan has agreed to join us on the day as our Keynote speaker. Mary has written and spoken extensively on user and survivor perspectives in many countries, and is an international leader in the development of the recovery approach.
For further information:
Scottish Recovery Network
Baltic Chambers
320-321
50 Wellington Street
Glasgow G2 6HJ
Phone: 0141 240 7790
Fax: 0141 221 7947
E-mail
Website
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TheMHS summer forum: leadership for mental health services of the future |
Sydney, Australia
26 February 2009 |
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26 February 2009
to 27 February 2009
Sydney
Australia
It is time to re-view, re-assess, re-invent and re-invigorate leadership in mental health services. This year's summer forum takes up the challenge of leadership in mental health. An Impressive lineup of speakers include: Harold Pincus (Columbia University), Ken Thompson (Yale), David Goldbloom and Mike Kirby from Canada. Locals include Harvey Whiteford, Cathy Eager, Janet Meagher, John Mendoza and Roger Gurr.
Strong leadership is about systems and the people who work in these systems. Leadership at all levels is needed to drive the changes necessary to promote reform and culture change in mental health services.
For further information:
TheMHS
PO Box 192
Balmain NSW 2041
Phone: +61 2 9810 8700
Fax: +61 2 9810 8733
E-mail
Website
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Expanding our horizons: moving mental health and wellness promotion into the mainstream |
Toronto, Canada
4 March 2009 |
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4 March 2009
to 6 March 2009
Toronto
Canada
An initiative of The Clifford Beers Foundation in conjunction with The Mental Health Commission of Canada. This conference provides the opportunity to address how the promotion of mental health and wellness can be incorporated into a wide range of policy and service issues by engaging with leaders and experts from a range of disciplines. Furthermore it is also recognized that on an international basis, an extensive range of innovative work has been undertaken in this area and there are also numerous collaborative ventures currently in the planning and operational stages.
Conference themes
- The concept of mental health and wellness promotion;
- Building the case for mental health and wellness promotion;
- From thought to action;
- Gathering strength; and
- Mental health and wellness promotion, 2009 and beyond.
For further information:
The Clifford Beers Foundation
5 Castle Way, Stafford,
ST16 1BS, UK
Phone: ++44 (0) 1785 246668
Website
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11th annual health congress |
Sydney, Australia
23 March 2009 |
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23 March 2009
to 25 March 2009
Sydney
Australia
This event brings together government representatives and leading experts to discuss the federal and state agenda for healthcare reform.
Key topics will include:
- Population health challenges
- Tackling the burden of chronic disease
- Mental health: the need for urgent reform
- Financing Australia’s future healthcare system
- Strategies to ensure a sustained & strong private health insurance sector
- Equity of access to medical technology
- Future directions for Australia’s hospital systems
- The future of integrated community healthcare
- Addressing the healthcare skills crisis
- Enticing future health professionals to work in rural Australia
- Becoming a world leader in health information technologies
- Working towards a national e-health strategy
- State e-health agendas: moving from conception to adoption.
For further information:
Informa Australia
Level 2, 120 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Phone: +61 2 9080 4300
Fax: +61 2 9290 2577
E-mail
Website
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12th world congress on public health |
Istanbul, Turkey
27 April 2009 |
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27 April 2009
to 1 May 2009
Istanbul
Turkey
The Congress theme is 'Making a Difference in Global Public Health: Education, Research, and Practice'. The Congress will address the enormous challenges and opportunities for public health organisations worldwide and be an opportunity for getting together with the various professionals and disciplines related to Public Health, at a national and international level and share the latest ideas and experiences in public health education, research and practice.
For further information:
ZED Event Management & Consultancy (Official Congress Organizer)
Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi 41.
Sokak No:42 Eskişehir Yolu 7.
Km. 06520 Çankaya/ Ankara
Phone: +90 312 285 31 00
Fax: +90 312 284 00 70
E-mail
Website
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Outside in: community responses to complex and diverse needs |
Sydney, Australia
6 May 2009 |
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6 May 2009
to 8 May 2009
Sydney
Australia
Conference streams:
- Bridging research into practice: the latest research and its practical applications.
- Responding to need: showcasing effective interventions, innovative approaches and practice wisdom across a range of services including: drug and alcohol; mental health; homelessness; women's health; young people and the criminal justice system; gambling addiction; disability; aged care; childhood abuse; indigenous health; and housing.
- Demonstrating effectiveness: understanding how to use data to demonstrate and articulate outcomes for people accessing services.
- Workforce development: supporting organisations to have the right people, with the right skills and the right attitude, at the right time.
- Organisational development: building capacity to manage change and be sustainable and relevant into the future.
- Valuing the lived experience of consumers/clients and carers: Integrating consumer/client and carer perspectives into individual support and organisational development.
- Collaboration without borders: exploring the implications of working collaboratively with a range of partners across geographic and sector borders.
For further information:
Jo Khoo
Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (NADA)
PO BOX 2345, Strawberry Hills,
NSW 2012
Phone: (02) 9698 8669 ext 6
E-mail
Website
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Mental health and the issues facing society: rehabilitation, social involvement and professional integration |
Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxemborg
14 May 2009 |
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14 May 2009
to 15 May 2009
Mondorf-les-Bains
Luxemborg
Mental health is an issue that concerns everybody. It effects people on many levels, from psycho-social matters to economics. It is therefore featuring more and more in discussions concerning education, justice and employment.
This symposium will explore the various ways by which a wide range of individuals and organisations can promote mental health, and more specifically the reintegration and participation in society of people with mental illnesses. It will focus on existing studies and initiatives that go some way to preventing social exclusion, as well the rehabilitation,r eintegration and social participation of individuals suffering from mental illness.
For further information:
ATP asbl
91, rue de l’Eglise
L-7224 Walferdange
Phone: 26 33 16 84 31
Fax: 26 33 16 83
Website
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Positive schools 2009 mental health and wellbeing conference |
Perth, Australia
22 May 2009 |
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22 May 2009
Perth
Australia
The conference offers principals, teachers, psychologists and other educational professionals opportunity to better understand mental health issues with a clear focus on finding solutions and achieving sustainable positive outcomes. This one day event offers an unbridled opportunity for participants to gain a positive, solution focused approach to social and psychological issues facing schools and colleges Australia wide.
For further information:
Neil Porter
Positive Schools 2009
Wise Solutions Pty Ltd
PO Box 634 Subiaco
WA 6904
Phone: 08 9388 8843
Fax: 08 9388 8848
E-mail
Website
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WONCA Asia Pacific regional conference: building bridges |
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
4 June 2009 |
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4 June 2009
to 7 June 2009
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The theme of the conference (building bridges) indicates that it is pivotal that a family doctor is the coordinator of care for the patient. In real life, a family doctor has to create communication channels or bridges between different sectors of the health care team.
The program includes sessions on primary care models, mental health, elderly health and holistic approaches.
For further information:
My Destination Management
Flat D 8/F Kim Tak Building
328 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2735 8118
Fax: (852) 2735 8282
E-mail
Website
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International conference on coping and resilience |
Dubrovnik, Croatia
3 October 2009 |
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3 October 2009
to 6 October 2009
Dubrovnik
Croatia
This conference aims to provide a forum for a broad range of people interested in the central themes of coping and resilience; of hope building from every walk of life from communities around the world: A blend of practitioners, researchers, consumers, service developers and decision makers.
For further information:
Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice Inc
5 Mandell Close
Coopers Plains
Queensland 4108
Phone: +61 422 345 982
E-mail
Website
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