Events – Post Polio Victoria https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au A voice for people with polio Fri, 29 Nov 2019 04:44:06 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://i2.wp.com/www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cropped-favicon-copy.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Events – Post Polio Victoria https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au 32 32 75872965 World Polio Day 2019 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/world-polio-day-2019/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:58:25 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=1187 On World Polio Day on Thursday, 24th October 2019, thousands of community groups around the world will hold events and fundraisers to recognize our progress in the global fight to end polio, and for those of us who’ve had polio ourselves, our stubborn determination to stay alive. Wherever you are in the world find a … Continue reading World Polio Day 2019

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]]> On World Polio Day on Thursday, 24th October 2019, thousands of community groups around the world will hold events and fundraisers to recognize our progress in the global fight to end polio, and for those of us who’ve had polio ourselves, our stubborn determination to stay alive.

Wherever you are in the world find a World Polio Day event here

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]]> 1187 “Walk With Me” – Support Team Post Polio Victoria https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/walk-with-me-2019/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:01:29 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=1184 Our Team Captain Jill Pickering is joining the Walk With Me fundraiser in Baulkham Hills in Adelaide. Join her team or make a donation to support the cause here

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]]> Our Team Captain Jill Pickering is joining the Walk With Me fundraiser in Baulkham Hills in Adelaide. Join her team or make a donation to support the cause here

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]]> 1184 AGM 2019 – Are we included in today’s society? https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/agm-2019-social-inclusion/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:58:54 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=1171 Come to our Annual General Meeting this year and meet other members of the Post Polio Victorian community. Our Keynote speaker will be Professor Keith McVilly, the Foundation Professorial Fellow for Disability & Inclusion, in the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He will be asking – and perhaps answering … Continue reading AGM 2019 – Are we included in today’s society?

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Come to our Annual General Meeting this year and meet other members of the Post Polio Victorian community.

Our Keynote speaker will be Professor Keith McVilly, the Foundation Professorial Fellow for Disability & Inclusion, in the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He will be asking – and perhaps answering the question – are people with disabilities included in today’s society?

Professor McVilly has been leading the project of archiving our late member Dr Margeret Cooper’s papers on the emergent disability rights movement in Australia.

The AGM is a great opportunity to get together with other members from around the state. Its also an important day to ensure the continued existence of our organisation and our work for the rights and inclusion of people with polio.

Light lunch provided.

RSVPs and apologies to info@nullpostpoliovictoria.org.au

2019 AGM Proxy form
2018 AGM minutes
2019 AGM General Notice
2019 AGM Welcome Letter

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]]> 1171 Bayside Community Information Session https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/bayside-community-information-session/ Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:16:11 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=1094 Polio Australia and the Bayside Polio Support Group, together with Carers Victoria, are conducting a free information session for people who have had polio and their family and carers. They are also extending the invitation to other people living with disability and their carers, as many people may have similar experiences. The session will include … Continue reading Bayside Community Information Session

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]]> Polio Australia and the Bayside Polio Support Group, together with Carers Victoria, are conducting a free information session for people who have had polio and their family and carers. They are also extending the invitation to other people living with disability and their carers, as many people may have similar experiences. The session will include a question and answer session with a rehabilitation specialist doctor, strategies to manage fatigue, and a talk from Carers Victoria about resources and services available for carers, along with some strategies for self-care.

The session will be held at Hampton Community Centre (14 Willis St, Hampton) at 12.30 on the 4th of June, with lunch provided by a kind donation from the Bayside CWA. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Steph Cantrill for more details (0466 719 613 / steph@nullpolioaustralia.org.au) or register directly at www.bit.ly/InfoSessionHampton.

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]]> 1094 AGM 2018: “Speaking up for ourselves https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/agm-2018-speaking-up-for-ourselves/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:45:11 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=933 Following the brief AGM formalities we’ll be having a focussed conversation with a young polio survivor who is taking the NDIS to VCAT, as well as a disability advocate about the importance, benefits and challenges of “speaking up for ourselves”. We hope you can join the conversation and attend our AGM.

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]]> Following the brief AGM formalities we’ll be having a focussed conversation with a young polio survivor who is taking the NDIS to VCAT, as well as a disability advocate about the importance, benefits and challenges of “speaking up for ourselves”.

We hope you can join the conversation and attend our AGM.

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]]> 933 Polio Day 2018 – We’re still here https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/polio-day-2018-were-still-here/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:55:36 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=925 Polio Network Victoria invites you to join them in Hawthorn for Polio Day 2018. Polio Day 2018 will celebrate the theme “We’re Still Here” and provide information to assist with navigating Post-Polio, and the My Aged Care system. Join us to listen to informative speakers, meet new friends and catch up with local Polio networks. … Continue reading Polio Day 2018 – We’re still here

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]]> Polio Network Victoria invites you to join them in Hawthorn for Polio Day 2018.

Polio Day 2018 will celebrate the theme “We’re Still Here” and provide information to assist with navigating Post-Polio, and the My Aged Care system.

Join us to listen to informative speakers, meet new friends and catch up with local Polio networks.

Polio survivors, family, carers and health professionals are all welcome.

Buy tickets and RSVP here

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]]> 925 Walk with me 2018 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/walk-with-me-2018/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:18:43 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=914 There are an estimated 400,000 polio survivors in Australia. Many are now experiencing the Late Effects of Polio (LEoP) and struggling to access appropriate health care and support. Polio Australia’s “Walk With Me” event aims to raise awareness about the LEoP and fundraising efforts will allow us to continue to support polio survivors and provide … Continue reading Walk with me 2018

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]]> There are an estimated 400,000 polio survivors in Australia. Many are now experiencing the Late Effects of Polio (LEoP) and struggling to access appropriate health care and support. Polio Australia’s “Walk With Me” event aims to raise awareness about the LEoP and fundraising efforts will allow us to continue to support polio survivors and provide education to health professionals.

Our committee member Jill Pickering will be joining the walk as a representative of Post Polio Victoria

Join the Walk or Sponsor Jill here

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]]> 914 Polio Health and Wellness Retreat https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/polio-health-and-wellness-retreat/ Fri, 11 May 2018 03:58:22 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=781 Expression of Interest Only Polio Australia will once again be facilitating its 4 day / 3 night Polio Health and Wellness Retreat for polio survivors and their partners/family members from The Stamford Grand has 9 wheelchair accessible rooms available. The holistic ‘Body / Mind / Spirit’ theme will continue and include ssessions such as: Interactive … Continue reading Polio Health and Wellness Retreat

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Polio Australia will once again be facilitating its 4 day / 3 night Polio Health and
Wellness Retreat for polio survivors and their partners/family members from
The Stamford Grand has 9 wheelchair accessible rooms available.
The holistic ‘Body / Mind / Spirit’ theme will continue and include ssessions such as:
  • Interactive group sessions and one-to-one consultation opportunities with a variety of allied health professionals
  • Hydrotherapy and exercise options
  • Latest orthotics, aids and equipment displays
  • Chair Dancing
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Activities To Keep The Mind
  • Active Creative Workshops

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]]> 781 2017 Annual General Meeting https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/2017-annual-general-meeting/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:42:38 +0000 https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?post_type=events&p=432 Come to our AGM to help plan for 2018! The venue provides plenty of disabled parking spots and is a short walk from the Moreland Metro Station. Light refreshments are provided, with time to discuss together the issues facing us individually and as a group. RSVP to PPV Secretary Ron Exiner 0417 392 078 info@nullpostpoliovictoria.org.au

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The venue provides plenty of disabled parking spots and is a short walk from the Moreland Metro Station.

Our guest speaker will be Dr Natasha Layton on “Aids and Equipment: What do we need and how best to get it.”
Mary-ann Liethof will also update us on the exciting developments at Polio Australia.
Light refreshments are provided, with time to discuss together the issues facing us individually and as a group.
RSVP to PPV Secretary Ron Exiner
0417 392 078

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]]> 432 Chronic Pain and Post Polio Syndrome Research Project https://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/events/chronic-pain-and-post-polio-syndrome-research-project/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:37:17 +0000 http://www.postpoliovictoria.org.au/?p=370 Master of Clinical Psychology student Kristine Koh and supervisor Dr Toby Newton-John are from the University of Technology Sydney. They are conducting a research project and would like to invite people with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) who are experiencing chronic pain to take part. They are hoping to recruit between 100 and 200 participants. What? This … Continue reading Chronic Pain and Post Polio Syndrome Research Project

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]]> Master of Clinical Psychology student Kristine Koh and supervisor Dr Toby Newton-John are from the University of Technology Sydney. They are conducting a research project and would like to invite people with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) who are experiencing chronic pain to take part. They are hoping to recruit between 100 and 200 participants.

What?

This research is investigating the pain experiences of people with PPS and seeks to identify the different coping strategies used to manage chronic pain in daily life. It is also hoped that this research can shed light on how the use of different coping strategies affects the experience of chronic pain and PPS. It is an important area that has not been adequately investigated, and this research project will extend the scientific study of PPS. We hope to use the information in order to significantly improve quality of life, for people with PPS and chronic pain.

How?

This study involves completing a survey online at your convenience. The survey will take 25 to 35 minutes your time, but you will have one week to complete it. To begin a survey, click on or enter the link below into your web browser:
http://tinyurl.com/ChronicPain-PostPolioSyndrome

Thank you for interest and participation in this study. If you have any questions, please email Kristine Koh weilingkristine.koh@nullstudent.uts.edu.au or Dr Toby Newton-John toby.newton-john@nulluts.edu.au

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