Survey for young people with cognitive disability who live in regional Australia

The Centre for Children and Young People at Southern Cross University are conducting a survey about belonging when living in a country town.

This survey is for young people with cognitive disability (15 – 25 years) who live in regional Australia. It asks questions about the people, places and activities that help young people to feel a sense of belonging and connection. The research is being conducted by a team of academic and community researchers, led by Dr Sally Robinson.

If you or anyone you know would like to participate, the survey can be accessed at http://tinyurl.com/p9gqyey

For more information, please look on our website at www.ccyp.edu.au

or contact Sally at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 02 6620 3134.

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Invitation to National Palliative Care Week Launch and Education Forum - Australia

Breakfast at Parliament: 7.00am – 8.45am: Join us on Thursday 29 May in the Great Hall of Parliament House for breakfast and the launch of National Palliative Care Week, hosted by Julie McCrossin.

Author and healthcare ethicist Dr Sarah Winch will share her personal and professional insights on how to navigate the Australian healthcare system to get the best death possible.

We're following breakfast with a full day education forum for health professionals and stakeholders.

Education Forum: 9.00 – 4.00pm
Palliative care is everyone's business: let's work together

Palliative care is an integral part of the healthcare system. This full day education forum will help you understand where it fits and discuss the key issues and opportunities currently facing palliative care.

This day will cover diverse and important topics and is a must attend for any health professional or policy maker who cares about high quality healthcare.

We'll be asking big questions about how we deliver palliative care in a challenging panel session What are the barriers to making palliative care everyone's business and how do we break them down? This session will ask leading figures in the health sector to comment on palliative care from their perspective and give you the chance to have your say.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-palliative-care-week-breakfast-and-education-forum-registration-6812663861

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Cervical screening in Australia 2011–2012

- presents the latest national statistics monitoring the National Cervical Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. Around 58% of women in the target age group of 20–69 took part in the program, with more than 3.7 million women screening in 2011 and 2012.

Cervical cancer incidence for women of all ages remains at a historical low of 7 new cases per 100,000 women, and deaths are also low, historically and by international standards, at 2 deaths per 100,000 women.

Report here: http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=60129546865

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Autism in Australia – workshops and video

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia's leading service provider for autism and other disabilities. Our specialised, evidence informed schools program is the largest in the world, with additional services that include information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs. We share evidence-informed Aspect practice and applied research nationwide.

The following workshop locations are currently open for registrations:

Mildura: 13, 14 & 15 May

Moonee Ponds: 21, 22 & 23 May

Colac: 26, 27 & 28 May

Hamilton: 2, 3 & 4 June

Wodonga: 16, 17 & 18 June

Dandenong: 24, 25 & 26 June

Registrations are taken online via our website: http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/content/events-and-workshops

Video here: http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/content/about-aspect