Foundation to air strong slate of new programs in early 2009
December 17, 2008New educational television programs on autism, childbirth, asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder will feature in the Rural Health Education Foundation’s early 2009 broadcast schedule, along with two programs focusing on indigenous youth.
The Foundation’s preliminary schedule of accredited satellite television broadcasts for the period January to June 2009 also includes new programs on the health workforce in general, and female general practitioners in particular.
January to June broadcast highlights
The Foundation’s 2009 schedule kicks off in January with A is for Asthma, which discusses the latest in best practice asthma management for primary-school-aged children.
Two programs airing in February, both presented by well-known Indigenous actor Roxanne McDonald, address important health issues affecting young Indigenous people. Stay Strong focuses on child development issues from age 6 to 12, and features case studies which highlight initiatives that are contributing to generational change by providing culturally positive experiences for Indigenous kids that build pride and resilience.
Strong and Deadly deals with adolescent development issues from ages 13 to 18, and uses cases studies to explore several community-based initiatives that are having significant impact on the health and well-being of Indigenous young people.
Another February broadcast, Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, aims to improve practitioner and community knowledge regarding best practice approaches to the management of mental health conditions following trauma.
New programs airing in March include Birthing in the Bush and The Health Workforce - An Interview with Professor Des Gorman.
The April 2009 schedule includes the premiere of A Program on Autism, and Women in General Practice will air for the first time in June.
Continuing the Foundation’s programming tradition
“Our preliminary schedule for early 2009 continues the Foundation’s tradition of covering a wide spectrum of topics for Australia’s rural and remote health professionals, while maintaining a special focus on Indigenous issues,” says Rural Health Education Foundation CEO Don Perlgut. “More health education programs will be added to our schedule over the coming months, but the current slate already ensures the Foundation is well on its way to fulfilling its mission in 2009.”
Multiple viewing options
The 2009 programs will be broadcast across the Foundation’s national satellite viewing network, usually on a Tuesday evening, with repeats during the daytime on the following Friday.
After the initial broadcast, each program will be available free on the Foundation’s website for viewing via web-streamed video or listening via an audio podcast. DVD copies of each program can be purchased via our website.
More information
Broadcast times and other program details are available on the Foundation’s upcoming programs page. To find a satellite viewing site near you, go to our viewing sites page.
For other information about the Foundation’s programs and activities, please browse our website or contact the Foundation.