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AACHP Registered Members [ join this group ]
The A.A.C.H.P. Inc was formed to provide on going training, support and education for qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists. It also will provide useful information to the general public about the t... continues >>>
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ACW Singleton [ join this group ]
Group information and task space for students studying Aged Care Work.
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ADHD Support and Information [ join this group ]
An online community that provides support and information for parents and kids who have dealings with ADHD.

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Adult Day Centre, Planned Activity Groups [ join this group ]
For Day Centre or Activity Coordinators to exchange ideas, share information and support each other. To facilitate comunication over a number of campuses.
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Albury Wodonga Diabetes Support Group [ join this group ]
We are a support group for people affected by diabetes living in North East Victoria and Southern NSW. The Albury-Wodonga Branch of DA-NSW was formed in 1974. In 2006 we became a cross-border commu... continues >>>
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AmbuPet Animal Ambulance Service [ join this group ]
Ambupet aims to establish a 24 hour emergency service for injured pets and strays across Victoria. Ambupet aims to increase membership levels above the current 30 members who have joined over the... continues >>>
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Andy & family [ join this group ]
Andy, his family, friends ...
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Anxiety & Depression Support Group Albury/Wodonga [ join this group ]
Promoting Empowerment and Recovery We are a gathering of people who share our experiences, strengths and hopes, that we may recover from our anxiety disorders and depression. We're based on trust a... continues >>>
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Austprem [ join this group ]

Austprem provides a forum for Australian and N.Z. parents and caregivers of premature (or preterm) babies to discuss the issues and experience of prematurity in a loca... continues >>>
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Austprem - Pregnancy Support Group [ join this group ]

The Austprem - Pregnancy Support Group is available to all those who are considering or experiencing another pregnancy after a preterm birth, and to those who are at r... continues >>>
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Austprem - Prematurity in the Press [ join this group ]

The Austprem - Prematurity in the Press Forum provides abstracts and summaries of articles and research papers about prematurity and premature babies allowing interest... continues >>>
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Austprem Development Group [ join this group ]

This group exists to promote Austprem. Membership is made up of those on the Austprem Committee ONLY and we use this forum for our regular meetings and to discuss idea... continues >>>
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Australian Action on Pre Eclampsia [ join this group ]
About AAPEC Australian Action on Pre-Eclampsia Inc. (AAPEC) is an association incorporated in Victoria. It is a voluntary organisation set up to provide support and information to families who hav... continues >>>
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Australian Breastfeeding Association - Bairnsdale/Far Eastern Group [ join this group ]
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is a voluntary organisation established to encourage and support mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and to promote skilled and loving mothering... continues >>>
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Australian TTTS Support Group [ join this group ]
The Australian TTTS Support Group is a group of parents who have experienced a pregnancy affected by Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. It was established in July 2002 with the aim of assisting othe... continues >>>
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Autism Recovery Information [ join this group ]
Discuss topics about Autism and Autism recovery and about the different types of therapies that are out there. Here you can express your thoughts and comments freely. We are always open to new topics... continues >>>
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Bendigo Deaf Facility Parents Support Group [ join this group ]
A support group for parents whose children attend the Bendigo deaf Facility
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Bendigo Health Case management [ join this group ]
A place where Case Managers can share ideas and thoughts about things that impact on their work. A place to share tips, joys and frustrations about case management. A place to review work practices a... continues >>>
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Bill Dobell veteran issues [ join this group ]
All service veteran issues
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Borthwicks [ join this group ]
Family and friends descended from Andreas Burtik, Knight
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Broad Insight Families [ join this group ]
An online community set up for families who utilise Broad Insight Group Services to be able to share information and support one another. Broad Insight Group is a key provider of Early Childhood Inte... continues >>>
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Bush Talk [ join this group ]
Connecting country counsellors in the Grampians and Southern Mallee regions. We encourage any rural counsellors in the above regions to join by contacting Rhonda Hocking at rhondah@bashs.grampians... continues >>>
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Central Hume PCP health promoters [ join this group ]
The Central Hume PCP health promoters group has members seeks members from four local government areas in North East Victoria - Alpine, Wangaratta, Benalla and Mansfield. It is open to anyone wh... continues >>>
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CHADA Elder Abuse Planning Group [ join this group ]
The Department of Health has released With respect to age – 2009: Victorian government practice guidelines for health services & community agencies for the prevention of elder abuse and expects tha... continues >>>
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CHADA Heatwave Planning Group [ join this group ]
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and experiences show that heatwaves are known to increase the incidence of illness and death – particularly among vul... continues >>>
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CHADA Living in Squalor Work Group [ join this group ]
Some client homes have issues around living in squalor which impact on the capacity of agencies to deliver support services. It is not about changing the clients living it is about making it safe for... continues >>>
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [ join this group ]
A site for those who wish to know more about this debilitating illness or wish to share their own knowledge and experience with others. The groups owner, Yvonne Evans, was diagnosed with this illness... continues >>>
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City of Whittlesea Healthy Cooking [ join this group ]
Supported by the City of Whittlesea Corporate Health Program, this community is for the staff and residents of the C.O.W. to share recipes, cooking ideas and tips on healthy eating. ... continues >>>
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Colour therapy [ join this group ]
Interested in the power of colour in your life? Want to understand how the colours you wear can tell you and others how you are feeling, what you are thinking? Curious as to how the colour you wear o... continues >>>
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Community Advisory Committee Resource Officers Network Group [ join this group ]
This group is for staff of public health organisations who are employed to support the Victorian legislated Community Advisory Committees. (CAC)


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Cooroonya Domestic Violence Service Board [ join this group ]
Cooroonya Domestic Violence Service provides refuge and outreach services to women and children. It is based in Wangaratta, Victoria and covers many of the surrounding areas. The Board of Managemen... continues >>>
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Costin Family (extended) Research [ join this group ]
This site was setup for the purpose research into the COSTIN Family Ancestors and Descendants, it is hoped that those who use this site may gain some a greater nowledge of the FAMILY and its members,... continues >>>
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COTA Community Quality Use of Medicines [ join this group ]
A resource for older people to access and share information about medicine and health issues specific to their age group.
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COTA Leaders Quality Use of Medicines [ join this group ]
This is where the trained Peer Educators who have completed the NPS Quality Use of Medicines Leader course can access resources and share information.
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Darebin Maternal and Child Health Service [ join this group ]
The Darebin Maternal and Child Health Service is a universal service available to all families with children from birth to school age. Services are provided that offer families with young children; s... continues >>>
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Diversional Therapy Association of Tasmania (Southern Group) [ join this group ]
This group is for members of the Diversional Therapy Association of Tasmania (DTAT) who live in the Southern Region. It is a networking group for those working in the field of Diversional Therapy/Lei... continues >>>
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Diversional Therapy Education [ join this group ]
This site is for members of the Diversional Therapy Associaiton of Australia National Council only and their emissaries.



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DSJJF [ join this group ]
FAMILY GROUP
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DTAA National Council [ join this group ]
Membership to this site is restricted to DTAA National Council Committee Members. Please do not apply to this site for membership unless you are a nomintated National Council Representative. If y... continues >>>
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DTAV-COM [ join this group ]
Diversional Therapy Association, Victoria - Committee of Management
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Dual Diagnosis - Eastern Region [ join this group ]
This group is to facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas among stakeholders in the Eastern Region of Victoria concerning the Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative

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Dual Diagnosis - Rural Victoria [ join this group ]
This group aims to promote discussion and exchange of ideas among rural dual diagnosis clinicians and invited participants concerning the particular issues involved in establishing and strengthening ... continues >>>
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Dual Diagnosis Victoria [ join this group ]
This is a forum for Dual Diagnosis clinicians within Victoria. It aims to facilitate discussion on topics of common interest and promote the exchange of ideas.
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Early Years East Gippsland - Community Partners [ join this group ]
This is a network of Community Partners that were funded under the Communities For Children East Gippsland program.
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East Village Evaluation Group [ join this group ]
This is a trial on-line community for the East Village Evaluation Group, a collaboration between VicHealth, the Planning Institute Australia and Stockland to develop a community-focused evaluation of... continues >>>
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ECIS Flexible Support Packages [ join this group ]
An online community for agencies in Victoria providing the ECIS Flexible Support Packages. This site aims to facilitate the communication and sharing of information between agencies, and hopes to pr... continues >>>
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epilepsy community: Weblinx for Parents and Carers [ join this group ]
"Lets Connect" Weblinx for Parents and Carers is an on-line community for parents, grandparents and carers of children with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. This community is facilitated by E... continues >>>
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Facilitated Communication Training Worldwide [ join this group ]
People who use, deal with, or are interested in facilitated communication training as a form of communication therapy with people with communication handicaps.  Facilitated communication training ... continues >>>
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Family Planning Victoria Preceptors [ join this group ]
Discussion group for Family Planning Victoria preceptors


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Family Power [ join this group ]
This group is created for all parents to share their stories such as Preematurity,Adoption,abortions(anoymous ),Ttc,Infertility,Pregnancy,multiples,teen pregnancy,birth stories,Parenting,kids with di... continues >>>
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Fibro Myalgia ; Chronic Fatigue & Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP) : Support Group [ join this group ]
This is a support group for sufferers (and their supporters) of the syndromes of Fibro Myalgia (FMS), Chronic Fatigue (CFS) & Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP) It has been set up enable us to share e... continues >>>
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Frankston MCH [ join this group ]
Maternal and Child Health nurses providing the local government MCH program to families across the Frankston municipality. This program monitors the health and well being of children up to the age o... continues >>>
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Geelong Tai Chi [ join this group ]
An ancient Chinese Health and Wellbeing system that use slow movements to restore balance by activating your meridians. http://www.geelongtaichi.com email: geelongtaichi@gmail.com twitter: geelon... continues >>>
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Genealogy on the Internet [ join this group ]
This is a place to find websites that will help with your family searching.

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Genetic Support Network of Victoria [ join this group ]
GSNV is an information, education, support and advocacy network committed to empowering people to overcome the challenges presented to them by genetic conditions.


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GPs in KB [ join this group ]
The GPs in KB group contributes to direction of the Kingston Bayside PCP GP e-referral project.


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Grampians - Living At Home Assessment Implementation Group [ join this group ]
A CHADA work group for the implementation of LAHA within the Central Highlands\Grampians Region
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Grampians Pyrenees Healthy Communities Planning Group [ join this group ]
A steering group for the Grampians Pyrenees Healthy Communities Plan covering the local government areas of Ararat Rural City Council, Northern Grampians Shire and Pyrenees Shire. The group inclu... continues >>>
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Grampians Region Primary Mental Health Services Partnership Advisory Committee [ join this group ]
A forum for key stakeholders within the Grampians Region of Victoria who are involved in the development of primary mental health services and initiatives.


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Gregory History [ join this group ]
To increase the printable genealogy of the Gregory family (the branch that came to SA in 1838), and to permit family members to up-date and alert the Owner to necessary corrections.
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Group B Strep Support Group [ join this group ]
This is a group I have created so I can raise awarness of GBS in pregnancy, and with babies to whom are born with GBS. This site is only in its early stages and will be updated on a re... continues >>>
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HACC Statewide training coordinators [ join this group ]
The HACC Statewide training coordinators community has been set up to assist in the information sharing between the regional coordinators. It is a members only community where we can share ideas, res... continues >>>
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Health & Local Climate [ join this group ]
A group for people interested in how climate variation affects health and particularly chronic pain (migraine, arthritis, moods, etc.) A forum to exchange experiences and learn about research and ... continues >>>
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Hume Region Health Promotion [ join this group ]
The Hume Region Health Promotion group evolved from a 12 day training that was held at the end of 2007 in the Hume Region of Victoria. The main aim of the group is to allow the attendees of the ... continues >>>
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Hypnotherapy Information [ join this group ]
This site has been created by the AACHP (Australian Association of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy) to provide information and news to the public on anything concerning Hypnosis. Feel free to j... continues >>>
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Inglewood Community Garden [ join this group ]
Our group welcomes new members to the inglewood community garden. You can plant, water, mulch, harvest (and of course eat) produce grown in our community organic garden. Our group welcomes social ... continues >>>
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Irlen Screeners [ join this group ]
Irlen screeners are certified to identify children and adults with visual perceptual difficulties which can affect 10 - 15% of the population. Individuals who suffer this condition known as Scotopic ... continues >>>
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Kernicterus Support Group- Australia [ join this group ]
Kernicterus Support Group- Australia aims to provide information and support to families with children with kernicterus or hyperbilirubinaemia (high bilirubin). It aims to link families throughout Au... continues >>>
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Laughter Club Geelong [ join this group ]
Laughter Club Geelong meets at 9:00am every Saturday morning at Eastern Beach, Geelong between the fountain and swimming enclosure (Melways Ref 402 P4). Everyone is welcome and the half hour ses... continues >>>
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Lets care for our kids [ join this group ]
A group that would like to follow Skye's story and discuss anything to do with raising kids. It is the most enjoyable and rewarding time of you life, so we should stick together and support each othe... continues >>>
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LGA Vacation Care Team Leaders Network [ join this group ]
A network of Local Government Team Leaders operating Vacation Care services. This is a place where Team Leaders can 'meet' to exchange ideas, share information and support each other. You can... continues >>>
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Linda's mc2 Demonstration Group [ join this group ]
A short term group for demonstrating mc2.
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Link 'n' Youth Workers Network [ join this group ]
An online group for youth workers in the East Gippsland region that aims to both clarify and inform on opportunities, obstacles and successes as well as provide information on funding and opportuniti... continues >>>
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Logan Rivers & Districts Family History Society Inc. [ join this group ]
Welcome to the LOGAN RIVER & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC The Logan River and District Family History Society is currently resident within the grounds of Beenliegh Historical Village, in th... continues >>>
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Lower Hume PCP ICDM Network [ join this group ]
Integrated Chronic Disease Network for Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership
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Mama's KIT Club [ join this group ]
A great way for the Bentleys, and everyone else, to keep in touch. Important dates, chat and info sharing for our beloved family. Anyone with McNally, Williams, Sexton or Bentley blood in their veins... continues >>>
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Mental Illness Fellowship Family Support Group [ join this group ]
A group of workers in family support designed to share information regarding mental illness research and development of information resources for people with mental illness their family and friends ... continues >>>
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Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria Board - Directions Committee [ join this group ]
Information and discussion forum for board members


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MILDURA PRANIC HEALING GROUP [ join this group ]
Mildura Pranic Healers meet every Monday at 7.30pm at MADEC in the Ian Horbury Centre, Room 1, to share Twin Hearts Meditation and provide energy healings. Pranic healing is an etheric science. ... continues >>>
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Montessori Early Learning Centre [ join this group ]
Provider of developmental programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children based on the Montessori Philosophy. Located on the site of Stonnington Primary School in Windsor, Victoria on the ed... continues >>>
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MS Society of Victoria - Connecting Health Professionals [ join this group ]
MS Society of Victoria invites community health providers working with people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to join this community. Regular updates will be posted on this community. These will i... continues >>>
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MS Society of Victoria - Program Staff Community [ join this group ]
This community is for the use of MS Society of Victoria staff who assist in organising and running programs for clients of the MSSV. This community will contain flyers and registration forms, detail... continues >>>
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MS Society of Victoria - Rawson Family Camp Community [ join this group ]
This community has been set up specifically for those people who attended the MS Society Family Camp in Rawson, November 2003. If you were involved in the Rawson Family Camp, this on-line commun... continues >>>
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MVCC MCH [ join this group ]
Maternal and Child Health Nurses and Early Years staff working within the City of Moonee Valley.An opportunity for networking, sharing information and monitoring service.
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my future my choice Planners' Forum [ join this group ]
The my future my choice Planners' forum aims to support Planners in their work which involves developing individualised plans with younger people living in residential aged care. This is a forum for ... continues >>>
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Nathanial Lucas & Olivia Gasgoigne First Fleet Australia Discussion Board [ join this group ]
The purpose of this group is to make available to descendants and friends, information gathered on Nathanial Lucas & Olivia Gasgoigne who arrived on the First Fleet in 1788 Australia. It is our Heri... continues >>>
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Newcastle Private Hospital Special Care nursery. [ join this group ]
For parents of babies born at Newcastle Private hospital and required to stay in the special care nursery for sometime or anybody who experienced time with a baby in a special care nursery or NICU.
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Nillumbik MCH Nurses [ join this group ]
The Nillumbik Maternal and Child Health Service is provided by the Nillumbik Community Health Service on behalf of the Shire of Nillumbik. This group is for communication between MCH nurses workin... continues >>>
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Non Emergency Health Transport Resources, Loddon Shire [ join this group ]
A place to assist those responsible for non emergency patient transport. Learn whats transport is planned via clicking on EVENTS on the left of screen. <<<<<<<<<<<... continues >>>
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Norlane Girlstorey Computer Class [ join this group ]
A group of young women in Norlane, Geelong who are learning how to use computers and also how to use the Internet. There will be some short stories in here, maybe some poetry, and a chance for young... continues >>>
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Occupational Physiotherapy Discussion Group [ join this group ]
This is a discussion group for health professions who are leaders in the emerging field of Occupational Physiotherapy. The group focuses on sharing information to improve return to work and return t... continues >>>
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Osteo Colleagues [ join this group ]
Calling all Osteopath's from Vic Uni to join this group and stay in contact. This group may be used for both continuing education and social purposes.
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OTs in Mental Health Special Interest Group [ join this group ]
Providing Occupational Therapists who work in mental health with a way to connect, learn, discuss and support each other.
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Our Diet Club [ join this group ]
Group of friends spread across Victoria who want to support one another to lose weight and improve their health.
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PA/EA Health Network [ join this group ]
A self-initiated network of Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs) from many varied health organisations that serve their local communities in Victoria. The network aims to communi... continues >>>
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Parent - Child Mother Goose Program In Hume [ join this group ]
For people involved in the Mother Goose Program in Hume to communicate and share information and resources.
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Parents 4 Parents [ join this group ]
This is a new mutual support group by parents for parents who are currently struggling with or have struggled with "out of control " or /and "at risk teenagers. Born out of sheer frustration an... continues >>>
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Parents Without Partners ACT [ join this group ]
Parents Without Partners ACT
Caring for the partners and children, of people who have lost their partner
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Pollitt Family [ join this group ]
This is a forum to make it easier for members of the Pollitt Family to share info and photos.
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Poowong & District Preschool [ join this group ]
The organising body for the Poowong & District Pre-School, providing care and education for 3-4 year olds.
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