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SA BRANCH |
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The Continence Resource Centre is currently staffed by a Continence Nurse Advisor and hopefully this will be expanded in the near future. |
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Rosalie Donhardt |
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Continence Resource Centre News July 2008
Continence Awareness Week 2008 August 3rd-9th Theme: “Mother’s & Children’s Health” |
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E-mail: info@continencesa.org.au |
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National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 |
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Some of the main events the Continence Resource Centre has been involved in since the March newsletter are:
30th April – 2nd May 10th International Paediatric and Child Health Nursing Conference in Darwin Over 400 delegates attended and the CFA information was well received.
17th May Healthed Women’s and Children’s Health Update & Education Day, Basil Hetzel Buildiing University of SA Approx 280 GP’s attended this day. The CFA booth was well attended and the program included a short information session on the role of the CFA.
14th June Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Seminar Day, Fullarton Park Centre A client information day and the continence information session was well received.
Continence Awareness Week 3-9th August 2008
This year’s slogan is “Life’s Little Spills” CFA National have developed a poster for Continence Awareness Week. Please let me know if you would like posters for a display during Continence Awareness Week as I have some to distribute.
8th August Port Lincoln Continence Information Day for Health Professionals Planning for the 8th August Continence Information Day for Rural Health Professionals in Pt Lincoln is now well underway. A flyer is included for your information in this newsletter. Please forward the information to anyone who you think may be interested to attend. If you would like an email version of the flyer please contact me: on ph (08)8266 5260 or email: rosalie.donhardt@dfc.sa.gov.au
National Continence Helpline Printed Resources There are new A4 information sheets available, Arthritis and Bladder and Bowel Control Diabetes and Bladder and Bowel Control Menopause and Bladder and Bowel Control Mental Illness and Bladder and Bowel Control
For copies contact the National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66.
by Rosalie Donhardt |