News & Activities
Upcoming Events:
Coffs Clarence Health Participation Forum will be hosting a number of Public Information Sessions during 2009 including:
- 1 April 2009 - Falls Prevention Day at Grafton FLYER
- Diabetes Education Session
- Transport Information stall
During 2008 the Forum sponsored 2 Mental Health First Aid Training sessions in Coffs Harbour whiCh were well attended by local community workers and interested public. An additional sessions was held in Coffs Harbour in February 2009.
2007 Events:
The Coffs Clarence Health Participation Forum hosted a successful "Healthy Lifestyle Information Session" on Friday 27 April 2007 at Yamba. Guest speakers were diverse and covered entertaining bush poetry, how to make healthy choices to improve your health and included demonstrations of "Heart Moves" excercise and Tai Chi.
(Above left) Jane Newman, Women's Health CNS presenting at the Forum. (Above right) the organising committee with "Heart Moves" coordinator Colleen (front left) and Area Health Advisory Council Member Sandra Woods (front centre).
The Coffs Clarence Health Participation Forum also sponsored a number of Transport Information Sessions during 2007 including venues at Coffs Harbour and Yamba. This even was an initiative of the Forum in conjunction with the North Coast Transport for Health Network, Clarence Community Transport and Busways.
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Membership:
Additional members are currently being sought from across the area including Bellingen, Nambucca and Dorrigo. Should you be interested in applying or would like further information please either download the application package or contact Vanessa Edwards, Community Participation Officer on (02) 6588 2973.