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Community education sessions in languages
other than English
NPS funds in-language seminars for community groups that are run by bilingual health professionals. These seminars are run by ethno-specific organisations in cities across Australia. In 2010 the seminars will cover two different topics:
- Safe and wise use of medicines – this seminar provides tips on how to use medicines safely, what you need to know about your medicine and how to avoid experiencing problems with your medicines.
- Sleep and ageing – this seminar covers everything you need to know about sleep including normal changes to sleep patterns as you age and simple tips for getting the best sleep without turning to medicines.
These seminars will run between 1 March and 30 June 2010. To find out exact dates and times of education seminars please contact our partner organisations.
People over 50 – book an information session
If you’re over 50 and you and your friends would like to know more about managing medicines, book a Peer Educator in the area nearest you to run a free medicines information session for your next group meeting.
People over 50 – Become a peer educator
Whether you’re working, semi-retired, or retired, get trained to deliver useful medicines information sessions for over 50s.
Run your own information session
You don’t need to be an expert in medicines to consider organising events in your local community. Use our free Get to know your medicines kit to help people manage their medicines.
Date published: 2010-04-16 00:00:00
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