Students, researchers and other professionals are invited to the Nutrition and Innovation for Healthy Ageing 2022 symposium. This is a joint event organised by The Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Perth Regional Group. For program information or to register click here.
Live Life Get Active are offering free 45 minute lunchtime fitness classes until 4th November. The classes run from Monday to Friday every week, between 12.30pm and 1.15pm. Classes are open to all members of the public and are suitable for all fitness levels. The following activities on offer: Active Yoga, Active Boxing and Active […]
Learning from children and families: Stories of healthy lifestyle change in the Whānau Pakari program Yvonne Anderson is new to Perth from New Zealand, and is working as Associate Professor of community child health, a joint position supported by Child and Adolescent Services, Curtin University and Telethon Kids Institute. The role aims to promote a […]
East Metropolitan Health Service and Curtin University are hosting a breakfast seminar with Professor Aveyard. He has spent most of his career in tobacco control and the last 12 years has also worked on obesity, and latterly on preventative healthcare in general. In his talk, Paul will briefly describe a large primary care trial that […]
The 20 week Body Esteem Program offers support for women experiencing an eating disorder. This is a self-help group that offers a safe place where you can talk about your eating disorder. More information about the program can be found here.
Live Life Get Active are offering free 45 minute lunchtime fitness classes until 4th November. The classes run from Monday to Friday every week, between 12.30pm and 1.15pm. Classes are open to all members of the public and are suitable for all fitness levels. The following activities on offer: Active Yoga, Active Boxing and Active […]
The International Congress on Obesity will provide healthcare professionals, policy makers, researchers, students of obesity prevention and management, advocates and people living with obesity the opportunity to learn about and discuss: The latest research on all aspects of obesity New innovative preventive and treatment strategies Insight from the world’s leading obesity specialists Global alliances to […]
Join this free online symposium during Anti-Poverty week as the food insecurity discourse is moved towards new and effective solutions. You will hear from international and Australian leaders as they reflect on key lessons learnt that can inform the way forward. You will then be part of a call to action to progress the agenda […]
Kelly Cooper is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and public health advocate. She has spent most of her life living with obesity and has experienced weight bias and stigma in her personal and professional life. Her experiences fuelled her to take on the challenge of changing perceptions of obesity in Australia. In her private practice, Kelly's […]
As part of the ABC's Your Move campaign, the ABC Perth Saturday Breakfast show will be broadcasting from the Woodbridge Reserve Parkrun. This is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Register for the Parkrun here.
The Parent/Partner Education and Support Program (PESP) is part of the Body Esteem Program run by Womens Health & Family Services. It is a one-day workshop for family members, partners/carers or friends who have a loved one experiencing an eating disorder. The workshops are facilitated by women who have themselves experienced an eating disorder and subsequent recovery. […]
Indigenous peoples are custodians of knowledge systems vetted and refined by thousands of centuries of practice-based evidence. Prior to colonisation, these knowledge systems ensured the survival, health, and harmony of Indigenous peoples, communities, and ecosystems. Post-colonisation, the health and mental health gaps between non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples has widened at alarming rates. In this webinar, […]