Closing the Gap Clearinghouse report 'What works to overcome Indigenous disadvantage: key learnings and gaps in the evidence 2011-12'

Australia: A summary of the findings on what works to reduce Indigenous disadvantage in relation to three Council of Australian Governments building blocks, namely, 'early childhood', 'health' and 'safe communities'. The report also identified gaps in the evidence in these three areas.

The principles and practices that underpin successful programs for Indigenous Australians include flexibility in design and delivery, community involvement and engagement in both the development and delivery of programs, the importance of building trust and relationships, a well-trained, well-resourced and retained workforce, and continuity and coordination of services.

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Do you want to improve your clinical research skills and credentials? - Australia

ACORD is a one week, intensive interactive workshop in clinical research methods and protocol development open to all cancer researchers in all oncology subspecialties. Participants come with a one-page idea and leave with an ethics ready protocol.

The sixth biennial Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development Workshop is scheduled for 14 ‐ 20 September 2014 in Queensland.

For more information on ACORD 2014 please visit www.acord.org.au

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Bridging the Gap between research and practice in grief and bereavement - conference

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is delighted to announce the Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference in 2014. This dynamic professional development opportunity brings together a diverse range of well-known international keynote speakers alongside local presentations, pre-conference workshop opportunities and social networking events.

The Conference is from 26th–28th March, 2014 in Melbourne.

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Trust a Dietitian Campaign Launched by the British Dietetic Association

Trust a Dietitian is a campaign that will highlight the work and value of dietitians and the dietetic profession as a whole in the UK.

The campaign will also use an online platform to house numerous resources and information for dietitians and members of the public to access to get a better understanding of the work of dietitians and the value they add to making the nation a healthier nation.