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Registration is essential. Confirmation letters are provided 1-2 weeks before each seminar or workshop. If you do not receive a letter/email confirmation for a session you had planned to attend, please notify the office on 8203 6600. At the time of printing, the dates, times and venues are current however details may need to be changed. Please ensure you check details when registering.
Managing Fatigue
Fatigue is a common issue raised by people with neurological conditions. In this 2 hour information session, an overview of fatigue will be provided including various strategies and techniques to help manage it.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Monday 20th February
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: MS Society office, 19 Fosters Road, Greenacres
RSVP: Friday 20th January 2012 Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
ORs
Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Time: 12:30pm -2:30pm
Venue: Coventry Library, 63 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling
RSVP: Friday 20th January 2012 Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
Stress is an inevitable part of life however there are many ways in which it can be managed in a positive way to help you live well. Join us for this practical workshop to learn effective strategies to deal with the daily stresses of life.
Georgie Davidson is the Director of ‘Mindful Movement Physiotherapy’ which offers evidence-based physiotherapy with attention to physical and psychological aspects of health. Potential benefits from making the ‘mindfulness’ approach a part of your life are improved ability to cope with challenging situations, better stress management, improved sleep, improved memory and concentration, decreased anxiety and depression, creation of new healthy habits and increased energy, enthusiasm for life, vitality & motivation.
The second part of this session will be delivered by Bek Smith, a physiotherapist from the ‘Back In Motion Health Group’. Bek is a Master Trainer of the ChiBall Method and returns again in 2012 to our education series. The ChiBall method is a mind-body exercise program which has been described as “healing through movement”. It integrates gentle exercises from tai chi and qigong, dance, yoga, pilates and Feldenkrais to create a fusion-style class that can be adapted for any age, body type or ability level.
Two choices of dates are listed below. Come along and join us - you will leave with a renewed inner calm, increased energy and sense of well-being. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Cost: $10 per person
Date: Wednesday 7th March
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: MS Society office, 19 Fosters Road, Greenacres
RSVP: Friday 3rd February 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
OR
Date: Saturday 21st July
Time: 6:30pm -8:30pm
Venue: Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton
RSVP: Friday 15th June 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
This information session will be led by a lawyer and staff from Multiple Solutions Disability Employment Service. It will address legal issues about employment, superannuation & insurance. Issues covered will include whether you have to tell an employer you have MS, the right to take time off for treatment or go part-time, accessing superannuation, claiming disability benefits (TPD & income protection), the effects on Centrelink & getting travel insurance. Come along to this interactive session and have your questions answered by experts in the field.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Tuesday 20th March
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Box Factory Community Centre, 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide City (street parking available in Halifax & Carrington Streets)
RSVP: Friday 17th February 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
OR
Date: Wednesday 21st March
Time: 9:30am -11:30am
Venue: MS Society office, 19 Fosters Road, Greenacres
RSVP: Friday 17th February 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
Research very clearly shows that even a simple exercise program will improve your overall health, wellbeing & fitness. If you’re interested in exploring exercise, then this session will provide you with practical options for increasing your level of fitness & strength, as well as support you in starting or maintaining an appropriate exercise program. An optional Wii Fit demonstration will also be available at the end of this session.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Tuesday 3rd April
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: MS Society office, 19 Fosters Road, Greenacres
RSVP: Friday 2nd March 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
Fitness & Strength Workshop Series
This set of 3 practical workshops is based on a different form of exercise each week. Standing and seated options will be provided. You will be exposed to a wide variety of ways to continue your own fitness sessions from your own home.
Week 1 – Therabands/Strength Exercises
Week 2 – Fit Balls, Yoga & Tai Chi Exercises
Week 3 – Combination of Exercises + Wii Fit Demo
Cost: $5 per person per session
Date: Wednesday 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May
Time: 7pm-8pm
Venue: MS Society office, 19 Fosters Road, Greenacres
RSVP: Monday 2nd April 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
Come along, learn more about MS and take up the opportunity to ask your own questions. This information session will cover an overview of MS by a neurologist as well as physiotherapist advice around the importance of maintaining fitness and exercise with MS. A peer support ambassador will also speak.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Saturday 9th June
Time: 9:30am -11:30am
Venue: Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton
RSVP: Please register your interest by Tuesday 1st May 2012, Ph: 8203 6600 or Email: educationseminar@ms.asn.au
| Please Note: RSVP dates are requested a month in advance of seminars in some instances to ensure minimum numbers are achieved. However, RSVPs will still be taken after this date and places confirmed as available |
These details are available for download - Education Seminars Brochure |
