Women and Newborn Health Service
Services A – Z
Support Unit (AMSSU)
Events
Workshop "A Tasting Plate of Health Promotion"
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2013
Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Venue: Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth
The Aboriginal Maternity Services Support Unit in conjunction with Curtin University is pleased to present the Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Conference Workshop “A Tasting Plate of Health Promotion” on Tuesday 28 May. Registration costs will be covered by the Aboriginal Maternal Service Support Unit. The workshop is being held the day before the conference commences. Please note you are welcome to register for the Health Promotion workshop even if you are unable to attend the conference. Attached is a registration form to complete and submit by 15 March 2013. Places are limited so please submit your registration form as soon as possible.
A Tasting Plate of Health Promotion
Curtin University will be delivering a pre-conference workshop to offer you a “taster” of health promotion. The 3-hour workshop will provide an introduction to the basic principles and practice of health promotion including planning, implementing and evaluating programs. It will include practical activities to demonstrate how you can apply health promotion to the maternal and child health issues in your community and increase your confidence to integrate health promotion into your own work.
- What is health promotion?
- Why is it important?
- How can I apply health promotion principles in my work?
- What health promotion support is available including training and resources?
Contact: amssu@health wa.gov.au
The Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Conference 2013
'Working together to Close the Gap - Building on success for the future'
May 29 and 30, 2013
Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Your invitation
The Aboriginal Maternity Services Support Unit and the Aboriginal Child Health Project invite you to join them at the second Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Conference, to be held at the Duxton Hotel, Perth on 29th and 30th May 2013.
The conference is an opportunity for those who work with Aboriginal families to share stories and highlight evidence of progress towards Closing the Gap in Aboriginal maternal and child health. Hear about what works from the people who are 'on the ground' and celebrate the positive achievements in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal families.
If you have a program, service, policy, research or community engagement strategy that makes a measurable difference to Aboriginal maternal and child health, we would like to hear from you. You may choose to share your story in the following ways:
- Abstract (15mins)
- Workshop (30mins)
- Poster (A2 size)
For details about how to submit your abstract, see the 'Call for Abstracts' link below or contact AMSSU on amssu@health.wa.gov.au or 9340 1555.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is involved in delivering Aboriginal maternal and child health services:
- Aboriginal Health Workers
- Allied Health Professionals
- Child Health Nurses
- Community Health Nurses
- Early Years Officers
- General Practitioners
- Medical Officers
- Midwives
- Neonatal Nurses
- Obstetricians
- Outreach Officers
- Paediatricians
- Program Managers
- Remote Area Nurses
- Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers
Key dates
Call for Abstracts open
3 December 2012
Call for Abstracts close
28 March 2013
Abstract acceptance notified
12 April 2013
Presentations submitted
22 May 2013
Registration close
12 April 2013
Display Submission close
12 April 2013
Registration
Registration open
3 December 2012
Registration close
12 April 2013
There is no charge to register for this event, but places are limited and applications to attend will be assessed by the organising committee. Priority will be given to applicants who are involved in direct Aboriginal maternal and child health service delivery.
All authors of accepted abstracts will be required to register for the Conference.
If you need assistance with registering for the Conference, please contact amssu@health.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9340 1555.
Please note, registrations close Friday 12 April 2013.
Conference 2012
Working together - Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Conference 2012
The Aboriginal Maternal Services Support Unit’s inaugural Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health conference was held at the Duxton Hotel in June 2012.
The event was sponsored by the AMSSU in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Community Health and the Aboriginal Child Health Project and aimed to provide delegates with access to education, research, information and networking opportunities.
The theme for the conference was ‘Working Together to Close the Gap’ and included keynote and local speakers who shared their work, research and vision with the more than 200 delegates in attendance.
