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2011 Events
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January
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February
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Rare Disease Day 2011
Date: February 28 2011
Rare Disease Day provides a wonderful opportunity to teach the public and professionals—about specific diseases and to convey that rare diseases are an important public health concern receiving too little attention around the world.
 
 
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March
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GLUTEN FREE FOOD & HEALTHY LIVING EXPO
March 12 and 13 2011
10am - 5pm
Convention Centre
The 2011 expo will have a broader health focus in response to the visitors of the past years.

If you wish to receive more information about the expo, or are interested in  reserving a stand visit:
www.glutenfreeinwa.com.au
Email: richard@cmsevents.com.au or katherine@cmsevents.com.au
Or Call:  (08) 9228 9766
 
World Down Syndrome Day
Date: March 31st 2011
 
People with Down syndrome love to celebrate, so it is apt that a day be set aside for people with Down syndrome to celebrate their lives and for people all over the world to celebrate with them. 
 
World Down Syndrome Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness about people with Down syndrome and to highlight individuals with Down syndrome:  their strengths, their achievements, what they have to say, their active involvement in the community, their personal contributions to the community and just who they are!
 
It is also a great opportunity to acknowledge all the people in the community who support people with Down syndrome and who share their lives in some way.
 
For further information visit ‘News & Events’ at: http://www.dsawa.asn.au
 
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April
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Toyota Muscular Dystrophy Golf Classic 2011
Date: Friday 1 April 2011
 
Muscular Dystrophy WA (MDWA) is pleased to announce the 2011 Toyota MD Golf Classic.  MDWA is very grateful for the ongoing major sponsorship received from Toyota WA and we look forward to another successful day.
 
The tournament will again be hosted by The Vines Resort & Country Club on Friday 1 April 2011.
 
Please make all enquiries to Mark Hullett at markmda@cyllene.uwa.edu.au or 0409 812476
 
International rare disease symposium
Currently, Office of Population Health Genomics (OPHG) is co-planning a rare disease symposium from April 18th to 20th, 2011 in Fremantle which is entitled Awakening Australia to Rare Diseases: Global perspectives on establishing a coordinated approach to a national plan.
 
This symposium will provide:
• Information to develop a framework for a national plan
• Opportunities for community and professional engagement
• Opportunities to build long term relationships. 
 
The symposium will attract health, disability and social service providers, patient support organisations, patient advocates, researchers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry representatives and government policy makers.
 
Confirmed international speakers include Dr Domenica Taruscio (Director of the National Centre for Rare Diseases, Italy & EUROPLAN Coordinator), Dr Stephen Groft (Director of the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, US), Sharon Terry (Genetic Alliance, US) and Yann Le Cam (European Organisation for Rare Diseases) and Dr Ségolène Aymé (Director of Orphanet, and INSERM) who will present by video. National Speakers include Dr Jack Goldblatt (WA), Dr Yvonne Zurynski (NSW), Dr Elizabeth Elliott (NSW) and Dr Kathryn North (NSW).
 
Watch your inbox for an information flyer on the Symposium. This should arrive before Xmas. More information will also be available from the symposium website. (http://www.raredisease.com.au).
 
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May
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National Heart Week
Heart Foundation
Date: 1-6 May
Week aims to raise community awareness of cardiovascular disease through various activities.
 

National Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Neurofibromatosis Association of Australia Inc
Date: 1-31 May
 
The aim of Neurofibromatosis Month is to provide information to the community and to healthcare and educational professionals, so that they will better understand what Neurofibromatosis (NF) is. This will enable them to accept and provide support to those affected by NF. Special events will be organized. For details or other information, check the NFAA website.
ContactPhone: (02) 9416 6244
Email: info@nfaa.org.au
Website: www.nfaa.org.au
Neurofibromatosis Association Of WA
P: (08) 93881065 

National Volunteer Week
Volunteering Australia
Date: 9-15 May
 
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 5 million Australians who volunteer. Australian volunteers are essential to society, and many charities would struggle to survive without the support of their volunteers. Australian volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of community service to so many areas of society, including community health care, heritage and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports. NVW provides a platform to pay tribute to these volunteers who donate their time and energy to help others.
 
 
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Cancer Council Western Australia
Date: 26 May
 
Every year people all over Australia raise funds by hosting a morning tea in their home, office, social club, playgroup – just about anywhere you can think of! Hosts invite their friends and colleagues to join them for a morning tea in return for a donation that will support cancer research.
 
Contact: 1300 656 585
Website: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au
 
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June
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World Continence Week
Continence Advisory Service of WA
Date: 20 - 26 June
 
World Continence Week highlights the prevalence and impact of bladder and bowel control problems on Australians of all ages. There will be a symposium and public seminar as well as a range of health promotion activities and displays throughout the week.
 
Contact: 9386 9777
Website: www.continencewa.org.au
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July
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CONSUMERS REFORMING HEALTH 2011 CONFERENCE
Health Issues Centre will host the inaugural international conference for community engagement in health care.
  • The conference will run from 18th - 20th July 2011 with a Public Forum on Sunday 17th of July 2011 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Consumers Reforming Health 2011 is a forum developed specifically for those with interest in involving consumers in health policy and process. The conference upholds the essential principle that consumer participation is fundamental for health development, clinical governance, community capacity building and health outcomes.
 
The program aims to demonstrate and enhance this proposition by exploring the experiences, frameworks and practical strategies of participation in a number of health sectors among a diverse range of relevant stakeholders. It intends to broker some new learning on core principles for future change.
For further information about the conference please go to the conference website.
 
2011 PHC Research Conference
Inspirations, collaborations, solutions
Date: 13-15 July 2011
Location: Brisbane
Early bird registration closes 20 May 2011
 
Who should attend
Primary health care researchers, project officers, general practice and allied health practitioners, academics, Divisions of General Practice, policy makers, decision makers, consumers and students: if you have an interest in primary health care, this conference is a must attend event.
 
It will provide essential opportunities for you to present and hear about the latest research, share ideas, debate critical primary health care matters, form collaborations and network with speakers and other delegates.
The program is an exciting blend of plenary sessions, workshops, symposia, poster and paper sessions, with influential and inspiring presenters from both Australia and overseas. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, it is convened by the Primary Health Care Research and Information Service (PHC RIS) and supported by both the Australian Association of Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) and the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI, based at ANU).
 
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August
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September
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October
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12th International Congress of Human Genetics
Date: October 11-15, 2011
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Organized on behalf of the International Federation of Human Genetics
 
International Federation of Human Genetics Societies
Founded in 1996, an international collaboration of professional human genetics societies, the IFHGS ensures that an International Congress of Human Genetics will take place every five years and that a credible forum for the sharing of ideas about human genetics is provided.
 
Sponsored by The American Society of Human Genetics
 
November 2010: Call for Abstracts available online
Early June 2011: Abstracts submission deadline
 
Website: www.ichg2011.org
 
 
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November
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December
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