Health Program Evaluation: Scoping the Evaluation 2012

The 3-day short course “Scoping the Evaluation” will run on the following dates in 2012.

May 9th, 10th and 11th

August 8th, 9th and 10th

November 28th, 29th and 30th

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CWHGS Short Course September/October 2011: Women and Global Health

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.

McCaughey Centre Short Course 2nd to 3rd May: Population Health

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 »

McCaughey Centre Short Courses 2011

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.

McCaughey Centre and Onemda Short Course: Race, Culture, Indigeneity and the Politics of Disadvantage 14th to 15th July or 19th to 20th September 2011

A Short Course presented by the McCaughey Centre and the Onemda Koori Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne.

14th to 15th July or 19th to 20th September 2011

  • Are you interested in the political context of Indigenous disadvantage?
  • Are you ever confused or frustrated by the complexity of Indigenous affairs?
  • Would you benefit from a range of theoretical tools that could help you negotiate complex issues?

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