Cutting cancer risk in mental health
This 4-hour interactive workshop is aimed at mental health professionals and community workers who want to update their skills and knowledge about early detection strategies and ways to minimise cancer risk.
It aims to give participants the skills and knowledge required to present cancer prevention education to individuals and client groups.
Topics
- Cancer statistics: patterns of incidence and mortality in Victoria
- Risk factors: including modifiable and non-modifiable (e.g. obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking)
- Cut your cancer risk strategies including screening programs
You'll be provided with:
- a certificate of attendance
- a training manual
- a kit of written cancer prevention resources
- morning tea during the workshop
- access to our restricted facilitator's webpage for extra support, resources and advice.
Dates
- Wednesday 29 May 2013: Traralgon
- Thursday 20 June 2013: Wangaratta
- Friday 26 July 2013: Carlton
If you're a health professional and would like us to facilitate a workshop in your local region, contact Rachel Mulqueeney to discuss.
Register online or by calling Heidi on (03) 9635 5227 or email heidi.english@cancervic.org.au. Please note: if you're unable to attend a workshop that you've registered for, and don't provide 48 hours’ notice, you'll be invoiced $50 for cost recovery.
