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Australasian Disability Professionals – SA Chapter present “Encountering the Effects of Torture and Trauma”, an exploration of calculated human cruelty. Aimed at recognising and understanding the impact of torture & trauma on the individual and our society.

Presented by Jorge René Galleguillos-Pozo.

Thursday September 29th 2011, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

University of SA, City West Campus.

Full details are here.

Australasian Disability Professionals – SA Chapter, is hosting a seminar on encountering the effects of torture.

It may have direct relevance for you if you are working with people with disabilities who have experienced abuse, particularly at the hands of people on whom they have depended.

Jorge (pronounced Horrhay) Galleguillos-Pozo, a therapist and a survivor, is the presenter.

Thursday, September 29th 2011. 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

University of SA, City West Campus, North Terrace, Hindley Street.

Full details here.

The Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia invites you to attend a community health training seminar on ‘Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of New Arrival Humanitarian Entrants’

Registrations close on Monday 21 September 2009

Seminar Registration Forms can be obtained by contacting  Ms Matti Spellacy at admin@mrcsa.com.au or (08) 8217 9556
Additional information about the seminar can also be obtained from Dr Joseph Masika on (tel) (08) 8217 9510

Date: Wednesday 23 September 2009

Time: 9.30am to 2.00pm

Place: 59 King William Street, Adelaide
GPs, community health services, immunisation clinics, school psychologists, and providers of women’s health, youth health, children’s health and mental health services are welcome to register for the seminar

Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of New Arrival Humanitarian Entrants Seminar Program
Facilitator: Joseph Masika, Manager, Multicultural Health Advocacy, MRCSA
9 – 9.15am Registration, welcome and introductions

9.15am Overview of health initiatives for humanitarian entrants
Ms Eugenia Tsoulis, CEO, MRCSA

9.30am Presentations
Humanitarian entrants’ health status and referral system in South Australia
Joseph Masika, Manager, Multicultural Health Advocacy, MRCSA

Short term torture and trauma assessment, counseling and referrals for humanitarian entrants
Mr. Tindaro Fallo, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Multicultural Health Advocacy, MRCSA

Mental health services for children and young people
Monica McEvoy, Multicultural Mental Health CAMHS Western Region

10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Presentations
How the care workers can identify and work with humanitarian entrants with history of torture and trauma
Anne Bourne, Psychologist, Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance & Rehabilitation Services
(STTARS)

Preventative health and health services for the newly arrived migrants in South Australia
Ms Jan Williams, Clinical Services Coordinator, Migrant Health Service

Women’s health in new and emerging communities
Ms Rene Weal Women’s Health Statewide

12.30pm Panel Discussion of service providers
Mr. Tindaro Fallo, Ms Rene Weal, Ms Jan Williams, Ms Anne Bourne and Monica McEvoy
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Close