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Activities, Events and Education

CONFERENCES

International Congress on Chronic Disease Self-management – 26th-28th November 2008

"Chronic Disease Self-management: Innovation and evidence of effectiveness."
The University of Melbourne will again host Australia's premier conference on Chronic Disease Self-management. The 2007 conference generated unprecedented interest and sponsored international linkages between researchers, practitioners and policymakers. In the context of new and emerging national and international policy and programs, this year's conference represents a very valuable opportunity for international knowledge exchange.

4th Annual National Disease Management Conference 2008

4th & 5th September 2008, Sydney, Australia.
The focus of the conference is on disease management, self management, health coaching and population health management programs/services which have demonstrated outcomes in quality, clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Taking Charge of Our Health: Canadian Conference on Integrated Chronic Disease Self-Management. October 23, 24th 2008.

Join us for Ontario's first Chronic Disease Self-Management Conference and gain conceptual and practical knowledge around the role of self-management in health care today.

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Training for Stanford Self Management Leaders & Master Trainers

Arthritis Queensland provides training throughout Queensland for Stanford leaders and master trainers of Stanford self-management courses. For further information or to request an application pack contact jann@arthritis.org.au.
View the 2008 schedule here.

Flinders Model of Chronic Condition Self-Management education

The Education Module has been developed for clinicians working with people who have a range of chronic conditions including mental health problems and in city, rural, remote and indigenous communities.
View the 2008 schedule here.

Chronic Condition Self-Management Trainer Accreditation Workshop (2 day)

Who can apply to attend the Trainer Accreditation Workshop?
You are eligible to undertake our Trainer Accreditation training in Chronic Condition Self-Management if you have obtained the:

Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit Certificate of Competence Chronic Condition Self-Management Workshop (2 day)

View the 2008 schedule here.

COMMUNITY COURSES

Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Courses

For people with chronic conditions. View the 2008 schedule here.