Osteoporosis Queensland Public Seminar

Date: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Time: 09:30am - 11:30am
Venue:
Community Room
Marsden Gardens
586 Browns Plains Rd
Marsden
Speakers:
Lynne Newcombe - Health Educator
Amanda Radcliffe - Physiotherapist
Bookings essential: call 1800 242 141

Ample on-site parking available.
Click here to download the flyer

Osteoporosis and Arthritis Queensland Healthy Bones Breakfast

Date: 6th August 2009
Time: 7:00-9:00am
Venue: Tattersall's Club, Brisbane
Cost: $45 per person; $320 for a table of 8
Bookings:
phone: 07 3857 4200
email: stephanie@arthritis.org.au

Osteoporosis - Are you at risk?
A question for all Australians!

Some 2 million Australians are affected by bone loss and bone fragility. However, as many as 4 out of 5 people don't know they have it, so don't know they are at great risk of breaking bones.
Get the facts from eminent health care professional, Dr Emma Duncan.

Click here to view the invitation!

National Healthy Bones Week Aug 2-9 2009 QLD events

National Healthy Bones Week National Healthy Bones Week is a joint initiative between Osteoporosis Australia and Dairy Australia, highlighting the important role of calcium in the development and maintenance of healthy bones (and the prevention of osteoporosis).
This year it will run during August 2-8 2009.

During National Healthy Bones Week, Osteoporosis Queensland will be running a number of events in Ipswich, Chermside, Robina, Toowoomba and Redcliffe.
Each event runs from 10:00am-12:15pm and will feature two guest speakers. Entry is $10 per person; bookings are essential. FreeCall 1800 242 141 to book.

Click here to download a flier with details for these sessions.

No current events. Stay tuned for 2009 dates.

Canberra's Big Healthy Bones Morning Tea 2009

To celebrate Healthy Bones Week 2009, all ACT Primary and High schools have been invited to participate in Canberra’s Big Healthy Bones Morning Tea.

The aim of the morning tea is to raise awareness of the importance of building strong and healthy bones as a means of preventing osteoporosis.
Milk, cheese, yoghurt and fruit are being donated by local suppliers for delivery to each participating school.

The launch of Canberra's Big Healthy Bones Morning Tea will be held at St Judes Primary School on 5 August.
Games and activities for the children will follow the opening addresses. Athletes from the Canberra Capitals basketball team will also be on hand.

Healthy Bones Group in SE Melbourne Suburbs

This Group has been established for four years and the aim is to share information among group members and experts in this field, and of course, to support one another.

Join us for discussion, guest speakers and light refreshments followed by lunch.

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of every 2nd month - February, April, June, August, October and December.

Contact Carole Marshall for more details on 9568 8727, or email bonesgroup@hotmail.com

Click here to download the flyer.

Osteoporosis Support Group

The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every second month at 1.30pm (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct and Dec). Interesting speakers on subjects pertaining to Osteoporosis and a social time over afternoon tea.

Please contact Beryl Logie on 03 9885 2839, or email her at wiblogie@alphalink.com.au
for further information.

Osteoporosis Prevention and Management

Where: Meeting Room, Glenorchy Library, Terry Street, Glenorchy
When: Tuesday 4 August 2009, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Join an information session on osteoporosis treatment, management and prevention. Learn about calcium and vitamin D, medications, which exercise is good for bones and who is at risk of developing osteoporosis. Loads of information to hear and take away.

Gold coin donation please

Osteoporosis Prevention and Management

Where: Midlands Multipurpose Centre, Regional Health Services Room
When: Wednesday 5 August 2009, 10:30 – 12:30pm

Join an information session on osteoporosis treatment, management and prevention. Learn about calcium and vitamin d, medications, which exercise is good for bones and who is at risk of developing osteoporosis. Loads of information to hear and take away.

Gold coin donation please

Osteoporosis and Me – am I at risk?

Where: Tasman Multipurpose Centre, Nubeena
When: Friday 14 August 2009, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Come along and join in an informal informative discussion on osteoporosis. Learn about risk factors, diagnosis, testing, management, exercise and prevention.

Gold coin donation please

Support Your Skeleton – It Supports YOU!!

Where: Italian Club, Prospect
When: Wednesday 5 October 2009, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: Members free, non-members $5

Hear an informative talk from Rheumatologist Dr Stewart Graham, Pharmacist Luciana Torrents and an Occupational Therapist. The session will cover how to look after your bones, osteoporosis prevention, management and medications.

Bones on the Move – Osteoporosis Community Exercise classes

Several vacancies are currently available.

When: Fridays, 10.30 to 11.30, and 12 noon to 1pm
Where: Osteoporosis SA, Unit 1 / 202 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
Bookings and enquiries: Joan on 08 8423 0910, or email osteoporosis@arthritissa.org.au

Please also note that a new class may soon be available in the western suburbs of Adelaide. Registrations of interest are currently being taken.

No current events. Stay tuned for 2009 dates.

No current events. Stay tuned for 2009 dates.