Working in Health Promotion Ways Partner Network NW
Formally the North West Health Promotion Network, the meetings for 2011 will be Thursdays via videoconference at 2pm - 3.30pm on 8th September 2011 and 8th December 2011
Meetings will be held via video conference at Smithton District Hospital, King Island Hospital, Ulverstone Community Health Centre, Latrobe Hospital Studio, Rosebery Community Health Centre, Burnie NWRH Library Tutorial Room, Burnie Parkside, Devonport G60 and Health West Zeehan office. Contact us ASAP for other sites to be linked in
These meetings are open to organisations providing servides to North West Tasmania communities (64 phone region). Join the North West Health promotion team to network with a range of organisations and health promotion practitioners, share current health promotion programs/projects/issues. Some meetings include presentations by local services presenting new research or projects. RSVP to Health Promotion Coordinator Mersey by phoning 6421 7704 or to Health Promotion Coordinator Hellyer by phoning 6434 7256 and forward your information for minutes using the meeting notes proforma before the day (obtain from the Health Promotion Coordinators).
What's happening in the North West?
This great resource outlines NW clubs that people can join to be physically, socially, and mentally active. You can download it here or get a hard copy from Sports and Rec, Harris Building, Burnie. Telephone: 1800 252 476 Email: northwest@development.tas.gov.au.
Commonwealth Carelink Centre
Information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia. You can contact your nearest Commonwealth Carelink Centre by phoning Freecall™ 1800 052 222* or visit 192 Wilson St. SOUTH BURNIE, 7320. carers@fbcnorthwest.org . However, if you would like to search for services in your area yourself you can use the online search facility.