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The health and economic benefits of reducing disease risk factors

“How much is it worth?” is a frequently-asked and challenging question in the context of preventative health and health promotion. This new report tackles this challenge head on. It estimates the ‘health status’, ‘economic’ and ‘financial’ benefimore

Active Club Grants

This publication provides background information on physical activity and the gains that can be made through increasing participation at the local level, plus short case studies that illustrate the utilisation of Active Club Grants in order to exmore

Seminars

Hepatitis C - how to achieve good practice

17.11.2009 - 17.11.2009

Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre, 172 Merri St, Warrnambool

An interactive workshop for health, community, welfare, drug and alcohol workers in the South West region of Victoria. The workshop will explore the issues of disclosure, OH&S regulations, attitudes and stigma, how to make your organisation hepatitismore

Launch of Well Proud

03.12.2009 - 03.12.2009

Royal Women's Hospital

Well proud: a guide to gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender and intersex inclusive practice for health and human services more

Perspectives on the 2009 influenza pandemic in Vic

11.11.2009

Melbourne School of Population Health Seminar Room 515, Level 5, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton

Full event title: Perspectives on the 2009 influenza pandemic in Victoria Abstract: Heath will present a perspective on the pandemic that uses evidence from state, national and international surveillance to place the pandemic in context. In thimore

New Grants

Active Club Grants 2009/10

Closing date: 04.12.2009

Active Club Grants are a practical way to support more Victorians to get active. These grants (up to $2500) support local sport and active recreation organisations to: Encourage and increase participation opportunities in physical amore

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