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Leader training - Courses to train leaders to run physical activity and self management programs for people with a a musculoskeletal condition.
Warm water and chair-based leader update
4 Sep 2010 Elsternwick
Trained leaders are required to attend a leaders update every two years to advance their knowledge and skills in running safe and effective warm water and/or chair-based exercise classes for people with musculoskeletal conditions. more...
Youth and Family Services Family Day Scienceworks
12 Sep 2010 Spotswood
Scienceworks makes learning about science and technology a fun, interactive adventure. more...
Better Health Self Management course
14 Sep 2010 - 19 Oct 2010 Colac
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Better Health Self Management course
14 Sep 2010 - 19 Oct 2010 East Bentleigh
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Get Active with Arthritis
20 Sep 2010 Hamilton
The Get Active with Arthritis workshop is an interactive session that discusses the importance of regular physical activity and will provide participants with practical strategies about how to get started with exercise. more...
Warm Water and Chair Based Exercise leader training
21 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010 Hamilton
This leader training course has two components: warm water exercise and chair-based exercise. more...
Better Health Self Management course
4 Oct 2010 - 8 Nov 2010 Balwyn
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Strength Training for Chronic Illness Supervisors Seminar
6 Oct 2010 Warrnambool
This seminar teaches participants how to run safe and effective strength training programs in the community for people with chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. more...
Regional seminar
7 Oct 2010 Warrnambool
Arthritis Victoria engages with rural and regional communities by working with Self Help Groups and others to provide public seminars, to help people with musculoskeletal conditions and their support people to better manage their musculoskeletal condition. more...
Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group Annual Seminar
9 Oct 2010 Glen Iris
Come along to hear Dr Sally Cockburn speaking on the Risks Associated with Osteoporosis, and Zanne Kawalsky discussing Falls Prevention. more...
Youth and Family Services Kidsflix
9 Oct 2010 Victoria Gardens, Richmond
Join in the fun at Victoria Gardens Hoyts, and see 'Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore' or 'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole'. more...
World Arthritis Day
12 Oct 2010
Better Health Self Management course
13 Oct 2010 - 17 Nov 2010 Cranbourne
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Better Health Self Management course
13 Oct 2010 - 17 Nov 2010 Torquay
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Dealing with change: Managing your relationships with a chronic condition
14 Oct 2010 Footscray
The social and emotional impact of dealing with chronic health conditions can be overlooked as the search for medical management interventions continue. more...
Warm Water and Chair Based Exercise leader training
15 Oct 2010 - 17 Oct 2010 Elsternwick
This leader training course has two components: warm water exercise and chair-based exercise. more...
Regional seminar
18 Oct 2010 Moe
Arthritis Victoria engages with rural and regional communities by working with Self Help Groups and others to provide public seminars, to help people with musculoskeletal conditions and their support people to better manage their musculoskeletal condition. more...
Better Health Self Management (BHSM) leader training
20 Oct 2010 - 22 Oct 2010 Elsternwick
This course trains participants to co-lead a community-based six-week self management program for people with chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis. more...
World Osteoporosis Day
20 Oct 2010
My Tai Chi - Continuing course
21 Oct 2010 - 9 Dec 2010 Elsternwick
My Tai Chi classes are a gentle form of mind-body exercise to promote general health and wellbeing and are suitable for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. more...
Early Lupus Seminar
21 Oct 2010 Heidelberg
This seminar is suitable for people who have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) in the last two years, as well as their partners and carers. more...
Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Arthritis Education and Self Management Course
27 Oct 2010 - 1 Dec 2010 Elsternwick
This six week course offers a well rounded approach to managing these conditions, through information on inflammatory arthritis, pain management techniques, exercise, healthy eating, dealing with fatigue and managing your emotions. more...
Nordic Walking Course
27 Oct 2010 - 1 Dec 2010 East Bentleigh
Originating in Scandinavia, Nordic Walking is a form of physical activity that involves the use of specially designed poles and a learnt technique to engage the upper body. more...
Better Health Self Management course
29 Oct 2010 - 3 Dec 2010 Corio
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Strength Training for Chronic Illness Supervisors Seminar
29 Oct 2010 Elsternwick
This seminar teaches participants how to run safe and effective strength training programs in the community for people with chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. more...
Better Health Self Management course
1 Nov 2010 - 6 Dec 2010 Belmont
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
Better Health Self Management course
2 Nov 2010 - 7 Dec 2010 Newcomb
This 6 week course is for people with one or more chronic conditions who would like to develop skills to better manage their health, such as problem-solving and goal-setting. more...
My Tai Chi - Introductory course - evening
9 Nov 2010 - 14 Dec 2010 Elsternwick
My Tai Chi classes are a gentle form of mind-body exercise to promote general health and wellbeing and are suitable for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. more...
My Tai Chi - Introductory course
9 Nov 2010 - 14 Dec 2010 Elsternwick
My Tai Chi classes are a gentle form of mind-body exercise to promote general health and wellbeing and are suitable for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. more...
Better Health Self Management (BHSM) leader update
11 Nov 2010 Elsternwick
Trained leaders are required to attend a leaders update every two years. more...
Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) leader training
19 Nov 2010 - 20 Nov 2010 Elsternwick
This course enables participants to learn how to safely and effectively conduct TCA classes for people with musculoskeletal conditions. more...
Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) leader update
21 Nov 2010 Elsternwick
The Tai Chi for Arthritis Update is a one day course which provides opportunities for Tai Chi for Arthritis leaders to update their knowledge of contemporary practice in Tai Chi and in general, health and exercise. more...
Exercise and chronic musculoskeletal conditions seminar
25 Nov 2010 Elsternwick
This seminar focuses on improving knowledge of chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis with a focus on safe and effective exercise for the prevention and management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. more...
Warm water and chair-based leader update
29 Nov 2010 Hamilton
Trained leaders are required to attend a leaders update every two years to advance their knowledge and skills in running safe and effective warm water and/or chair-based exercise classes for people with musculoskeletal conditions. more...