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Introduction to the Therapeutic Arts. This is the practical component of the full Arts in Therapy course for which selected universities and courses are providing a topic credit (after approval from course coordinator).

newOVARIAN CANCER FUNDRAISER
Saturday 9th May 2009 2-5pm
Venue: Largs Bay Sailing Club Foreshore, Largs Bay
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Film Night Fundraiser and 21st B’day for Holiday Explorers on May 13th. Anyone is welcome to attend, but need to purchase tickets from Holiday Explorers before the 11th May please. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

newSue Miers - Free Information session on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders, May 20, 2009, 7:00—9:00 p.m. Inglefarm FamilyZone Hub, Corner of Montague & Belalie Roads.
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newMasters Dissertation Proposal
Presenter:  Tabatha Broxholme
Working Title  Cleft lip and Cleft Palate: A study of social stigma, practical tools to reduce stigma, and cultural context of stigma.
Time & Date 2 – 3.30 pm, Friday, May 22nd
Venue  Room N307, Sturt Buildings, Flinders University
This research involves children with cleft palate, particularly in the Chinese context, but will be conducted in the South Australian setting. All interested people are invited to attend. A brief outline will be available prior to the session. Contact brian.matthews@flinders.edu.au to request an outline.

newDr Reg Nixon's workshop "Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD". This workshop will be held on the 21st of May at the Balyana Conference Centre. Workshop registration forms can be downloaded from http://www.aacbtsa.asn.au/?page_id=7. /
Pre-registration is essential.

pathways to possibilities - workshops for parents, commencing in May, 09 - CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

SACID & ASSID present - Freedom from restriction - where to from here? Keynote speakers include: Dr Jeffery Chan, Senior Practitioner, Department of Human Services Victoria
Dr John Brayley, Public Advocate South Australia
To be held 9am to 2pm at Sunnybrae Function Centre Regency Park on the 20th May 2009
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newSomersault UmbrellaFest Launch
This launch event will feature & preview disability & mainstream performances & artworks, & celebrate the creativity & contribution of people with disabilities. Tuesday June 2nd, 2009, 10:30am - 2:30pm, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, Admission $6, on-duty disability support workers free.
Further information - contact Tony Doyle of Tony Doyle Visions on 8212 0390

newLaunch of the Australasian Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals Wednesday 27th May 2009, 11 am to 1:30pm, Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road Enfield - Flier Here
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newOne day conference - Self-directed funding in South Australia Friday 5 June 2009, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Julia Farr Association, 104 Greenhill Rd, Unley.
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The 2nd IASSID Asia-Pacific Regional Conference will be conducted at Singapore 24 to 27 June 2009 The abstract submission system is now open (needed by the end of November): www.iassid.org
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Updated 8-may-09

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8-may-09