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The Gawler Foundation
"Profound Healing - Sustainable Wellbeing"
Training for health practitioners
Yarra Junction VIC 3797
1) Mindfulness Meditation for Health Practitioners - for health practitioners interested in developing skills in practice & delivery of mindfulness therapies. Explores how mindfulness can form the core of a comprehensive approach to stress management, counselling & cognitive therapy.
2) Cancer Self-Help Group Leadership Training - for aspiring group leaders & those extending their training. More....
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Infertile couples encouraged to look at lifestyle
A University of Adelaide study has recommended that infertile couples seek advice about their lifestyle before embarking on IVF treatment or other assisted reproductive technology. More...
Permafrost melt poses major climate change threat
New research shows that the amount of carbon stored in frozen soils at high latitudes is double previous estimates and could, if emitted as carbon dioxide and methane, lead to a significant increase in global temperatures by the end of this century. More...
Support for people living with cancer
Government initiatives that come into effect from 1 July 2009 recognise the challenges cancer patients face and help them get the medicines and treatment they need. More...
Coastal and river dwellers at risk of melanoma
Researchers from the University of Adelaide and SA Department of Health say data collected over a 20-year period from 1985-2004 shows that coastal dwellers in particular are 41% more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma. More...
Infectious disease experts join forces
Influenza viruses, Hendra virus, dengue hemorrhagic fever and a number of new and emerging diseases are among the hot topics for discussion over the next three days, on the Gold Coast, at Australia's international Infection-Immunity Conference. More...
Philips portable ultrasound brings premium imaging to the patient's bedside
Royal Philips Electronics yesterday launched the release of its premium portable ultrasound system, the Philips CX50 CompactXtreme, to address the needs of a wide range of applications including radiology, vascular, women's health, emergency medicine, regional anesthesia, and critical care. More...
Aged care sector to benefit from $148 million indexation boost
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today announced a $148 million boost in funding to the residential aged care and community care sector during the 2009-10 financial year as a result of annual indexation. More...
Researchers present newest update on climate change science
"The newest evidence indicates that society faces serious risks even with a global temperature rise of only about 2 degrees. If society wants to minimize these risks, then action must be taken now", says Professor Katherine Richardson More...
