September 13, 2011 – 12:06 pm
9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday 16th September, Friday 7th October, Friday 14th October, Friday 21st October 2011
Venue: Melbourne School of Population Health, 207 Bouverie St (Room B113), Parkville 3010
Resource constrained and newly-industrialised countries vary widely in their histories, political systems, demographic transitions and development and each of these affect individual and population health. This short course addresses the health of women in the dynamic context of development, globalization and social and cultural change. It will explore the determinants of health and illness of women in this international context, with a particular emphasis on the Asia Pacific Region. There will be specific consideration of communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS; reproductive and sexual health; mental health and the health effects of gender-based violence.
For more details, please view the short course flyer.
This short course is developed and delivered in partnership with the Department of Health in the North Western Metropolitan Region. Space is limited.
This short course will provide participants with the ability to:
- understand theoretical perspectives on population health;
- understand critical issues in population health policy, program and service delivery; and
- critically analyse the implications of a population health approach for the role of their organisation in an integrated health system. Read More »
March 18, 2011 – 10:18 am
The McCaughey Centre’s program of short courses continues in 2011, with courses in:
- Cochrane Systematic Reviews;
- Evidence-Informed Public Health;
- Community Indicators Victoria (CIV);
- Population Health;
- Race, Culture, Indigeneity and the Politics of Public Health; and
- Body Image Sensitivity and Training
A calendar of courses is available here: McCaughey Centre Short Course Calendar 2011.
Further information about individual courses will be posted here as it becomes available, or please contact the McCaughey Centre on 03 8344 9101.
November 20, 2009 – 12:48 pm
A Short Course presented by the McCaughey Centre and the Onemda Koori Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne.
12-14 April
- Are you interested in the political context of Indigenous health?
- Are you ever confused or frustrated by the complexity of Indigenous health problems?
- Would you benefit from a range of theoretical tools that would help you negotiate complex issues?
While the historical, social and political context of Indigenous health poses particular challenges for public health practitioners, few have access to the body of scholarship that addresses issues of cultural diversity, power relations, and identity politics. This workshop aims to use interactive exercises, case studies and small group work to:
- introduce key concepts from anthropology, social psychology, sociology and critical Indigenous studies to assist public health practitioners;
- illustrate theories and debates using public health texts, including journal articles, videos, newspaper articles, web resources and policy documents; and
- enhance the ability of public health practitioners to critically analyse texts and apply social science theory to practical public health problems.
Who should attend
This course has been designed as a professional development activity for those in research, policy or service delivery roles within Indigenous health, social work, education and related areas.
Date: Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 April 2010
Venue: Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Cost: $825
Presenters:
- Dr Yin Paradies, NHMRC Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research & University of Melbourne. BSc NTU, MMedStats Newcastle, MPH UC Berkeley, PhD Melb
- Dr Emma Kowal, NHMRC Research Fellow, University of Melbourne. MBBS Melb, BA(Hons) Melb, Grad Cert ATSI Studies NTU, PhD Melb
Registration for the April course by: Monday 22th March 2010
Contact: Hannah Reich
Ph: 03 8344 3180
E-mail (preferred): hsreich@unimelb.edu.au
Course Flyer
Course registration
A word version of the registration form can be obtained from Hannah Reich (hsreich@unimelb.edu.au).