Free Training! An Introduction to Health Literacy for Community Workers: 26 October 2023
An Introduction to Health Literacy: Free Training for Community Workers! Health literacy describes the ability to get, understand and act on health information. Without good health literacy, it can be very hard for people to look after their health, care for family or friends, access health services and navigate our health system. Learning about [...]
Free Training: An Orientation to Motivational Interviewing
Does your role involve helping people to make changes that improve their health? Motivational interviewing is an approach to conversations about change. It helps people to resolve ambivalence and deepen motivation to pursue changes that are meaningful for them. It offers practical guidance on not just “what to do”, but how we think about [...]
Free Training: Managing Medicines for Community Workers
Medicine accidents are a major cause of avoidable hospitalisations in Australia. By helping your clients to learn how to self-manage their medications, you can help them stay safe and healthy. This workshop will support you to: Understand how to interpret a medicines label Know the differences between generic and brand medicines Identify key questions for [...]
2023 CBRHL Events
In 2023, we will be holding several webinars and training for the health and community sector. These dates may change. March 15th - Easy English training for community organisations (Registration open now, but spaces are limited - contact [email protected] to register) April 27th - Managing Medicines for Community Workers May 24th - Webinar on [...]
Free Training! An Introduction to Health Care and Health Literacy: 20 October 2022
An Introduction to Health Care and Health Literacy: Free Training for Community Workers! Health literacy describes the ability to get, understand and act on health information. Without good health literacy, it can be very hard for people to look after their health, care for family or friends, access health services and navigate our health [...]
Choosing Wisely in Health Care
Choosing Wisely in Health Care. The right questions can help you get the right outcomes Thursday 3 March 2022. Featuring: Jessica Sheppard, Choosing Wisely Lead, NPS MedicineWise Karin Calford, Consumer Representative, HCCA The Choosing Wisely in Health Care webinar explores how asking questions can help you make decisions about health care. Sometimes knowing [...]
Webinar: Organisational Health Literacy: Assess Yourself!
Free Webinar: Organisational Health Literacy: Assess Yourself! Thursday 30 September 2021 The Canberra Health Literacy Network ran a webinar that reviewed the results of recent research conducted by TasCOSS into aspects of digital literacy and the challenges presented by the increasing use of telehealth and digital services during COVID-19. We also explored the [...]
Dying to Know Day 2021 – Free Event
Dying to Know Day 2021 - Free Event When: 1:15pm-3:30pm, Wednesday 18 August 2021 Where: WebEx Due to the current COVID-19 situation, this event will now be online only. RSVP: Eventbrite Join the Health Care Consumers Association to mark Dying to Know Day 2021 at a free forum to discuss, plan and improve your [...]
Community Worker Health Literacy Training
A Community Worker's Guide to Health Literacy and Health Care Date: 10:30am-12:30pm, Thursday 8 July 2021 Venue: Online by Zoom RSVP: Eventbrite The Health Care Consumers’ Association invites you to join us at a free workshop to learn about health literacy and how to support your client in the health system. This workshop will [...]