2011 Training
2011 Obesity Prevention Short Course - Deakin University
Deakin University is again holding its Obesity Prevention Short Course
Using the latest evidence this years course will provide you with...
• Frameworks to understand the determinants of obesity
• An enhanced understanding of the obesity epidemic and associated burden of disease
• Best Practice Principles for community-based obesity prevention
• Tools for building obesity prevention initiatives
• Skills to collect, synthesise and understand evidence
• Examples of group work and learning techniques
Click for flyer and online registration
2010 training
Body Image Sensitivity Training - Melbourne, VIC: 8th November 2010
How do you ensure that obesity prevention and healthy weight programs are sensitive and protect children's body image? This one day training session will be facilitated by body image consultant Thea O'Connor and will include research updates and practical strategies aimed at protecting child body image throughout healthy weight initiatives. The course is suitable for health, education, government and community workers. When: Monday November 8th 2010 Where: Graduate House. 220 Leicester St, Carlton VIC Time: 9.30-4.30 Cost $200 (GST included)
For more information, download the course flyer or contact Alana Pirrone at the University of Melbourne apirrone@unimelb.edu.au
CO-OPS 2010 National Workshop - Sydney, NSW: 20 and 21 October
- CO-OPS' biggest event of the year, bringing together over 100 practitioners and researchers in community-based obesity prevention for keynote presentations, workshops and peer presentations. An excellent opportunity to share experiences, network and learn.
- For more information, visit the 2010 National Workshop page.
- To download a brochure and registration form, click here or email our Knowledge Broker Chad Foulkes for further information.
***Please note: The abstract submission deadline has been extended until August 20.