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When : 18-19 August 2011
Where : Rydges Southbank Townsville Hotel
Queensland, Australia
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beyondblue: the national depression initiative
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beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
beyondblue works in partnership with health services, schools, workplaces, universities, media and community organisations, as well as people living with depression, to bring together their expertise around depression.
For information on depression, available treatments and where to get help visit www.beyondblue.org.au or call the beyondblue info line on 1300 22 4636. |
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads moves and connects people, places, goods and services safely, efficiently and effectively across Queensland.
Its vision for the future is “Connecting Queensland”.
Its strategic purpose is to plan, manage and oversee the delivery of a safe, efficient and integrated transport system that supports sustainable economic, social and environmental transport solutions for road, rail, air and sea.
The integrated transport planning approach ensures that the Department contributes to:
- people’s quality of life
- Queensland’s economic well-being
- a sustainable environment.
Central to our business is a proven commitment to actively listen and respond to Queenslanders. The Department then incorporate their views into decisions that may impact on people’s lives.
All Queenslanders irrespective of where they live and work, can expect appropriate transport choices and fair access to the transport system.
For further information see: www.tmr.qld.gov.au |
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Diversity Health Institute
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The Diversity Health Institute (DHI) is a consortium of public health organisations that work together to improve the health and wellbeing of Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community.
The DHI is based at Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney, however, it comprises of units with a statewide, national and international focus and is funded from a variety of sources including NSW Health and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. The units of DHI provide health promotion, education and training, research and clinical services.
The DHI member organisations are:
- Co-Exist NSW
- DHI Clearinghouse
- Multicultural Problem Gambling Service for NSW
- NSW Education Program on Female Genital Mutilation
- Transcultural Mental Health Centre NSW
- Women's Health at Work
The DHI works to improve the health and wellbeing of diverse communities by developing and delivering effective health services and programs. The services and programs of the DHI deliver savings to the health budget by improving the health of the community and facilitating more accurate diagnosis, health service delivery and treatment, that leads to reduction in hospital stays.
For further information see: www.dhi.gov.au |
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James Cook University
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One of the world's leading institutions focusing on the tropics, James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Our unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.
James Cook University values equity and diversity and endeavours to increase access to tertiary studies for students from a variety of backgrounds. JCU aims to integrate equity in its teaching, research, support and administration.
The University offers a range of programs to support and assist students in their studies.
Student Equity at JCU acts as an agent of cultural change to encourage students to engage in University life and succeed in their studies.
For further information see: www.jcu.edu.au |
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