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This workshop explores the world of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and ways that PNI is relevant in contemporary social work practice. PNI studies how thoughts, emotions and health are intimately linked. Join Dr Judy Lovas a passionate PNI educator, to understand evidence in mind body interactions and how PNI supports a holistic, scientific clinical approach for chronic conditions.

This action-packed 3 hours introduces PNI, its historical development and current importance. It explores evidence in communications between nervous, endocrine and immune functions and explains mind body interactions at cellular and molecular levels.

Presenter - Dr Judy Lovas is dedicated to teaching psychoneuroimmunology-based interventions for chronic conditions. She has a PhD from Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Judy presents to health and medical professionals, at universities and in seminars, conducts relaxation classes in aged care and neurological rehabilitation, is an international speaker and will speak about links between cognition, emotion, health, stress, disease, relaxation and health to anyone interested!

Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) is evidence-based, non-pharmacological, non-invasive, cost-effective and simple. Social workers are ideally placed to integrate DB for chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression, pain, sleep disorders and trauma.

This two-part interactive workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to experience, and learn and develop proficiency in slow, diaphragmatic breathing as a simple skill for mental health practice.

Presenter - Dr Judy Lovas is dedicated to teaching psychoneuroimmunology-based interventions for chronic conditions. She has a PhD from Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Judy presents to health and medical professionals, at universities and in seminars, conducts relaxation classes in aged care and neurological rehabilitation, is an international speaker and will speak about links between cognition, emotion, health, stress, disease, relaxation and health to anyone interested!

This workshop is not a presentation of an academic framework for understanding Family Violence but rather an opportunity to learn in a practical and engaging presentation some of the tools David Nugent has implemented for the last 20 years with hundreds of men.

Who should attend? This workshop is for Allied Health professionals, Counsellors, Social Workers, Psychologist, or anyone working in the space of Domestic/Family Violence.

Presenter - David Nugent, founder of the Heavy M.E.T.A.L (Men’s Education Towards Anger & Life) Group.

David is a recognised psychotherapist who has facilitated over 4000 hours of Men's Behaviour Change Programs. His signature no-nonsense style lived experience, and wealth of knowledge set him apart from others in Men's Behaviour Change work.

This two-part interactive workshop enables participants to develop skills in a simple, effective, low-cost intervention for pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and trauma. In this workshop,

Who should attend? Social workers and allied health professionals who wish to understand and develop proficiency in GI as an effective, evidence-based therapeutic intervention.

Presenter - Judy Lovas PhD presents the art and science of relaxation for health and medical professionals. Judy is dedicated to teaching personal and clinical applications of evidence-based relaxation skills such as diaphragmatic breathing and guided imagery.

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in nicotine addiction, smoking and vaping cessation to apply in primary and allied healthcare.

Course topics include: Causes, consequences, treatment and research of tobacco smoking, vaping, nicotine addiction and appropriate evidence based smoking and vaping cessation techniques in practical application. Our aim is to improve the implementation and evaluation of interventions.

Avondale will offer the 3-day, live online course on August 23, 30 and September 6.

To provide support to organisations to deliver COVID-19 vaccination services including boosters, to vulnerable populations, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN) has community grants available from $10,000 - $250,000 for eligible activities.

This information session is to provide an overview of the grant round including eligible activities, timelines, and the application process.

Join us for an informative session on electronic prescribing and Telecare. presented in partnership with the "Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)". Our event will feature experts in the field who will provide valuable insights and demonstrations. Here's what you can expect:

In-depth discussions on the benefits and implementation of electronic prescribing

Practical demonstrations of telecare technologies and their impact on patient care

Q&A sessions with industry experts to address your specific questions and concerns

Networking opportunities with fellow healthcare professionals and practitioners

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and interact with fellow professionals. Register now to secure your spot and gain valuable insights into the world of electronic prescribing and telecare.