BODY IMAGE & EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK (BIEDAW) 2008
See below for events being held in Victoria during this week.
Wednesday 3rd September, 2008
Body Positive Workshop
Hosted by the Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
Venue:
Hume Global Learning Centre
1093 Pascoe Vale Road
Broadmeadows, VIC, 3047
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: Free. Tea and coffee provided.
To celebrate BIEDAW 2008, the Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (EDFV) will be presenting a community awareness evening to promote understanding about eating disorders and how they can be prevented by building better body image.
The night will include three guest speakers; including celebrity speaker Sue Stanley, former aerobics world champion, author and Director of FitCorp, a leading Australian corporate fitness company.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. For more information or to book a place, please call the EDFV on 03 9885 6563 or email .
The If not dieting® workshop is designed to assist participants to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The workshop is full of practical information, delivered through a mixture of formats, including a number of eating awareness activities.
® workshop is designed to assist participants to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The workshop is full of practical information, delivered through a mixture of formats, including a number of eating awareness activities.
Dr. Kausman takes a look at the history and evolution of weight and dieting in our society, introduces the concept of non-hungry eating and presents strategies for lifelong healthy weight management.
Cost:$77 (including GST)Places are limited and final registrations close Friday 22nd August, 2008. For more information on registration and payment email Rachel Barbara or phone 0438193936.
For more details, including a registration form, please download an information sheet.
Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September, 2008
If not dieting® Health Professional 2-day Training Program
Presented by Dr Rick Kausman and Janet Lowndes
Venue:
The Treacy Conference Centre
126 The Avenue, Parkville
Time:
9am - 5pm Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September, 2008
(Registration at 8.30am Thursday)
The If Not Dieting® health professional training program assists doctors, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, and other allied health professionals, to effectively help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
The training program includes practical information delivered through a mixture of formats, including a number of eating awareness activities. The workshop draws from the most current world research in the field of weight management and eating behaviour, and also incorporates Dr Rick Kausman’s 20 years of practical and unique experience in this field.
Cost: $550.00 (plus $55.00 GST). Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, training booklet, and a set of If Not Dieting® resources.
For more information on registration and payment email Rachel Barbara or phone 0438193936.
For more details, including a registration form, please download an information sheet.
