Save the date for this year’s Expo to be held on Saturday 26 August at Rawson Hall between 10am and 1pm. Come along and see the wide variety of exhibitors showcasing health & wellbeing services & products, healthy & tasty food. There will also be multiple lucky door prizes. Entry is free and all are welcome.
Some of our exhibitors this year will be:
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
Are you interested in the extent of alcohol or other drug use on Norfolk Island? Do you have any concerns relating to drug use in the community? Do you have any thoughts as to what could be done? We invite you to participate in our presentation on Thursday night at 7.00pm in the supper room, or come talk to us at the Health & Wellbeing Expo.
NIHRACS – Health Literacy, Community Engagement and NIHRACS Strategic Plan
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the NIHRACS Strategic Vision. Our focus to help the community understand and access health services more effectively and to be involved in shaping and evaluating NIHRACS services.
Health and Wellbeing Presentations
We have a selection of interesting and informative presentations that will be held on Tuesday 22 August & Thursday 24 August from 5.30pm at the Supper Room (adjoining Rawson Hall). Our presenters and topics this year will be:
Tuesday 22 August 2023
5.30pm Dale Howe – Exercising as you age
6.00pm Dr Jodie McCoy – Understanding Your Operation
6.30pm Siebren De Boer – Treating the cause not just the symptoms
Thursday 24 August 2023
5.30pm Dementia Support Australia-Let’s live with dementia
6.00pm Metro North Hospital and Health Service– Information on Telehealth Services
6.30pm NDIS-Introduction to the NDIS
7.00pm National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre – Examining the use of alcohol and other drugs on Norfolk Island and developing potential responses
If you would like to be an exhibitor at the Expo or would like further information please contact Maria Massey at the Health & Wellbeing office on 22687 (Tuesdays, Thursday morning and Fridays) or email maria.massey@health.nlk.gov.nf
