Dear List members,
With apologies for the previous contaminated attachment, here is a summary
of the course annnouncement. Further details and a printed version can be
obtained from the Key Centre for Women's Health in Society (contact details
are at the end of this message).
A special thanks to all of you who advised me individually of the virus in
the first instance.
Tanya (on behalf of Lenore Manderson)
"Short Course in Gender & Reproductive Health", 5 July - 23 July, 1999=20
Melbourne, Australia=20
Suited for managers, planners & policy makers in public service &
non-government organisations (NGOs)
Key Centre for Women's Health In Society at the University of Melbourne
was selected by WHO in 1998 as one of five Regional Training Centres in=20
Gender and Reproductive Health. As part of its activities, the Centre is
running this Short Course in Gender & Reproductive Health from 5-23 July.
The Course is intended to increase the number of health planners, managers
and activists with both a gender perspective on health and the technical
skills-base needed to improve access, quality and comprehensiveness of
reproductive health service-delivery, research and policy development.=20
Course Background
The course was developed by the Initiative for Leadership Training in
Gender and Reproductive Health that trialled a Core Curriculum in
Johannesburg, South Africa, in August - September 1997. The initiative was
a direct result of the 1994 International Conference on Population and
Development held in Cairo and the 1995 Fourth World Conference in Beijing
where delegations throughout the world agreed that concepts such as
equality, empowerment, and reproductive rights needed to be translated into
action.=20
Course Objectives
=B7 To raise awareness of the health impacts of inequalities of class,
race/ethnicity, caste, age and gender, as well as to provide mechanisms or
addressing these impacts
=B7 To increase conceptual understanding of sexual and reproductive rights,
as they relate to heath, gender and equality between women and men,
including the content of the Cairo and Beijing agreements.
=B7 To promote a human rights approach to health care for patients, health
workers, and community health organisations.=20
=B7 To improve decision-making capacity in respect to current reproductive
health controversies by examining causes and risk factors fro a range of
reproductive health conditions across the age spectrum and the consequent
health service requirements.
=B7 To analyse health system components relative to access, attitudes,
planning, financing and decision-making in terms of successful
implementations of health care interventions.
=B7 To assess the factors facilitating and constraining policy development=
of
appropriate strategies for change in health services and practices.
=B7 To recognise bias and ethical issues in research and become skilled in
designing appropriate research tools to identify problems and evaluate
interventions.
Participants
The course is aimed at senior health managers, planners, and officials
involved with quality of care, MCH/FP/or reproductive health services,
and/or research. Members of community organisations involved in women's
health, particularly advocacy for health policy and programs, are also
encouraged to apply. Health professionals from developing countries and
form domestic=20
institutions are expected.=20
Course Objectives
=B7 To raise awareness of the health impacts of inequalities of class,
race/ethnicity, caste, age and gender, as well as to provide mechanisms or
addressing these impacts
=B7 To increase conceptual understanding of sexual and reproductive rights,
as they relate to heath, gender and equality between women and men,
including the content of the Cairo and Beijing agreements.
=B7 To promote a human rights approach to health care for patients, health
workers, and community health organisations.=20
=B7 To improve decision-making capacity in respect to current reproductive
health controversies by examining causes and risk factors fro a range of
reproductive health conditions across the age spectrum and the consequent
health service requirements.
=B7 To analyse health system components relative to access, attitudes,
planning, financing and decision-making in terms of successful
implementations of health care interventions.
=B7 To assess the factors facilitating and constraining policy development=
of
appropriate strategies for change in health services and practices.
=B7 To recognise bias and ethical issues in research and become skilled in
designing appropriate research tools to identify problems and evaluate
interventions.
Participants will be give a Certificate of Completion issued by the Faculty
of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences of the University of Melbourne.
Accommodation
Participants will be provided with single-room accommodation in a hostel
with a few minutes walk of the Key Centre and the University of Melbourne
campus.It is close to central Melbourne and public transport. Facilities
include laundry, kitchenette, television room, heated pool, spa, and
cafeteria. Nearby restaurants offer a diversity of western and eastern
cuisine. The popular Queen Victoria Market and supermarkets are with
walking distance.=20
Fees
Fees for Australians (tuition only) are $2,300 (institutional) or $1,500
for individuals without sponsorship from an employer.=20
Fees for participants from overseas will be AUD $4,100.
Overseas fees include: Accommodation, all meals; Coursework and printed
materials; Transfers to and from airport; Comprehensive health insurance;
Group field visits; Two sightseeing excursions.
N.B. Fees do not include return airfare or Australian visa.=20
Funding
Applicants are strongly advised to seek funding as early as possible.
Unfortunately, the Key Centre cannot guarantee funding but will try to
facilitate requests to external sources. AusAID (Australian Agency for
International Development) may offer funding in some countries. Those
seeking AusAID support can approach their appropriate government department
of the Australian Embassy/High Commission in their country for information
on application procedures, where available. Alternatively, applicants may
apply to United Nations agencies (e.g. UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF), or other
funding bodies such as NGOs, the Ford Foundation or the Asian Development
Bank.=20
English Language Requirement
The course will be conducted in English. While it is not a requirement,
participants are expected to have proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in
order to comprehend lectures and communicate effectively.=20
Application Procedure
All applicants are requested to complete and return the application form to
the Key Centre at the following address not later than 15 May 1999. Please
note that applications should be submitted even if funding has not yet been
obtained. Late applications are considered subject to availability of
places. There must be a minimum of 15 participants for the course to
proceed. A maximum of 30 will be accepted.=20
For inquiries, please contact:=20
International Programs
Key Centre for Women's Health in Society
The University of Melbourne
720 Swanston Street
Carlton, Victoria 3053
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61-3) 9344 4333
Fax: (61-3) 9347 9824
Email: [log in to unmask]
Application Form
Gender and Reproductive Health Course 5 July - 23 July, 1999
Applicants Family Name: _____________________=20
Other Names:_______________________
Title (Mr, Miss, Mrs, Ms, Dr):_______ Male [ ] Female [ ]
Date of Birth: Day ______ Month ______ Year ______
Country of Citizenship: ____________________________________
Address for correspondence:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________=20
Postcode ________ Country ____________________________
Telephone: (Work) ______________ (Home) _____________=20
Fax No:_____________________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________
Professional/Educational Qualifications:
Qualification Subject Where Obtained Date
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
Employment:
Current Employing Organisation:=20
__________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________
____________________________________________
Position Title:___________________________________________=20
Since: ________________
Previous Positions Dates
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Please describe briefly the nature of your work and responsibility.=20
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
What do you hope to gain from participating in this course?=20
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Funding
Course fee and travel expenses will be paid by: =20
[ ] employer =20
[ ] self
other (please name)
_____________________________________________________________
Declaration Agreement
(a) I understand that I am required to pay a fee of AUD $4,100 for this
course. This fee includes coursework and printed materials, accommodation,
meals and laundry as arranged by the Key Centre, comprehensive health
insurance, two sight-seeing excursions, transfers to and from airport, but
does not include any other costs incurred during my stay.
(b) OR for Australian residents: I understand that I am required to pay a
fee following the schedule above
(c) I understand that should I subsequently withdraw from the course, I am=
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eligible for refund of the course fee less an administrative fee of 10% if
notice in writing is given four weeks prior to commencement of the course,
or 50% of the course fee (including an administrative fee of 10%) if such
notice is given less than four weeks.
Signature of applicant: ________________________________
Date: ___________________
Applications close on 15 May, 1999. Fees are to be paid before the course=20
commences either by bank draft or by telegraphic transfer (details will be=
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supplied when application is accepted). If participation is sponsored by a=
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government or an international organisation, production of a written
undertaking by the organisation to pay the fee is acceptable on
egistration.
Contacts
Mail or fax to:=20
International Programs, Key Centre for Women's Health in Society=20
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences,
The University of Melbourne=20
720 Swanston Street,=20
Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia=20
Tel: (61-3) 9344 4333 Fax: (61-3) 9347 9824 =20
Email: [log in to unmask]
You may also write to Dr Martha Morrow ([log in to unmask]) or
the Director, Professor Lenore Manderson ([log in to unmask]).
Authorised by: Professor Lenore Manderson, Director, KCWH.
Maintained by: Garth Wright, KCWH.
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Lenore Manderson
Professor of Women's Health
Director
Key Centre for Women's Health in Society
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
720 Swanston Street
Carlton Vic 3053
Phone 613 9344 4445 (direct); 9344 4333 (general office)
Fax 613 9347 9824
URL: http://www.kcwh.unimelb.edu.au
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