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IN JUNE, THE G21 HWB PILLAR SUPPORTS
Sunday, 17 June to Saturday, 23 June 2018 

Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to create better understanding between different communities, and to celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.

#WithRefugees is the theme for Refugee Week 2018 in Australia.
For more information click here

THE G21 HWB TEAM WELCOME TOBY CROOK
G21 HWB PILLAR UPDATE
SHARING INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Dancing out of depression: How Syrian refugees are using exercise to improve mental health:

A growing body of research is drawing a link between mental and physical health - and the connection is much stronger than you might realise.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse:

  • Web links to regional partner organisations supporting the CALD community
  • Reports, tools and templates
  • Resources and events
REFUGEE WEEKS EVENTS IN JUNE
Friday, 1 June to Saturday, 30 June 

This interactive training will help you to be culturally responsive to your diverse clients.

Sunday, 17 June to Saturday, 23 June

Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.

Foundation House: Schools & Families Working Together

Tuesday, 19 June - 9.30am to 12.30pm

The workshop will engage those working in and with schools and consider opportunities for schools to enhance social inclusion for newly arrived families within the school environment.

 

How to work effectively with Interpreters

Thursday, 21 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Open to GPs and GP Registrars, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Staff, and Allied Health Professionals. This event is available in person or via webinar.

Refugee Week screening of Human Flow

Sunday, 24 June - 1.30pm to 4.00pm

This Refugee Week screening is presented by the Borough of Queenscliffe with all funds raised supporting local asylum seeker and refugee actions.

Victorian Multicultural Commission - A conversation in Geelong

Wednesday, 27 June - 7.30pm to 9.00pm

The VMC is the voice of Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and is the main link between multicultural communities and the Victorian government.

Chronic Disease Self Management for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Wednesday, 27 June - 10.00am to 12.00pm

Working together to improve health outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers in the community.

Foundation House: Communities & Trauma

Thursday, 28 June - 9.30am to 4.30pm

Supporting recovery from collective trauma for refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House: Max Charlesworth Oration

Thursday, 28 June - 6.00pm

Foundation House invites you to the 2018 Max Charlesworth Oration.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Sunday, 27 May to Sunday, 3 June

This week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. 

Friday 15 June 

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and is the main day in the year when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older people.

23 - 24 August 

Better Practice Better Placed is an intentionally ambiguous and ambitious theme for the Health Promotion Symposium. 

IN JULY, THE G21 HWB PILLAR SUPPORTS

NAIDOC Week 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make - to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation.

For more information click here
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THE G21 HEALTH & WELLBEING TEAM
To contact the G21 Health & Wellbeing Pillar team directly, phone 52274000 or email:
Director of Health & Wellbeing:
Zoe Barnett zbarnett@G21.com.au

Project Support Workers:
Liz Dando ldando@G21.com.au
Toby Crook tcrook@G21.com.au
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