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Exciting News for Coeliac Victoria

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All food at the Expo will be GLUTEN FREE
Family Friendly atmosphere
Family Friendly prices
This will be a one day event
Date: Saturday 15th September 2012
Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, concourse
Free Parking
Great public transport access
Expert Guest Speakers
Dr Jason Tye-Din
Dr Sue Shepherd
and more......
Please Click Here to visit our Gluten Free Expo Website
PLEASE MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS

Coeliac Disease Public Lecture - FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Presented by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, in conjuction with Coeliac Victoria and Tasmania.
Date: Tuesday 29 May 2012,
Time: 6:30 - 8pm
'The current status and development of a coeliac disease vaccine and future clinical trials'
Dr Bob Anderson, honorary faculty member, medical advisor to Coeliac Australia and chief scientist of ImmusanT
Dr Evan Newnham, Monash University
Also speaking will be Gastroenterologist Dr Evan Newnham, who will focus on current research from around the world. Overview of ImmusanT by Leslie Williams, CEO. There will be time for any questions you may have on these topics. A gluten free Light supper will be provided.
Where: Lecture theatre, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute,
1G Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.
Reservations are essential, please call 03 9345 2555 or register online.

GF Cooking Demonstration & Health Seminar with Lauren Ishac

Sunnybrook Healthy Bites Cooking Demonstration & Health Seminar with Lauren Ishac at Coeliac Victoria Support Centre. Learn to create healthy finger food for the work and school lunch box including rice paper wraps, quinoa frittata, California rolls (sushi) and more. Each participant will be treated to afternoon tea and a take home show bag full of gluten free treats. All food will be gluten free, dairy free, wheat free and fructose friendly. Date Saturday 26th May, 12.30 to 4.30pm Cost $65.00 For a booking please call Sunnybrook Health Store on 9578 6400 This event will be held at Coeliac Victoria Support Centre, 11 Barlyn Road, Mount Waverley.

Calling for Runners and Walkers

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday 15th July 2012
Coeliac Victoria and Tasmania are putting a team together to participate in The Age Run Melbourne 2012 as a fundraising event.
Participants can complete a half-marathon (21km), a 10km run and a 5km run or walk, starting and finishing at Federation Square. The Age Run Melbourne 2012 - entries now open! www.runmelbourne.com.au
To make it easier to fundraise on our behalf, Coeliac Vic and Tas is currently in the process of registering with www.everydayhero.com.au.
Anyone interested in participating will SOON be able to register on this site and begin fundraising on our behalf.
Contact Carolynn on 9808 5566 or VicTas@coeliac.org.au if you are interested in joining the team or for more information.

Kid's Afternoon Activity

MEMBERS ONLY *** SOLD OUT ***
Friday 13th April 2012
2.00pm to 3.00pm
Parent or Guardian(s) must attend with child(ren).
A session for children between the age of 8 and 12 years old.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Members Only - limited places.
Phone: 9808 5566 to book during centre opening hours - Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm.
Venue: Coeliac Society Support Centre
11 Barlyn Road Mount Waverley

Great Start Workshop

MEMBERS ONLY
Dates
Saturday 14 April 2012
Saturday 23rd June 2012
Saturday 1st Sept 2012
Saturday 1st December 2012
Time for all sessions: 10am to 12pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Venue: Coeliac Victoria Support Centre
11 Barlyn Road Mount Waverley
Covering food label reading and tips on adapting to a gluten free diet, dining out. New and existing members welcome - brush up on label reading skills
Run by an Accredited Practising Dietitian from Shepherdworks.
Price: $25.00 per person
Phone to book on 03 9808 5566

Good Food & Wine Show

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Date: 1 - 3 June 2012
The Good Food & Wine Show will include a Gluten Free section in the Healthy Living area.
Coeliac Victoria and Tasmania members have access to an exclusive 2-4-1 discount. Simply quote code 'COELIAC' when pre-booking tickets via ticketek or present this ad to ticket staff at the Show.
Come visit us at our stand No. S11- we will be there to assist anyone needing more information on coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Find out more at www.goodfoodshow.com.au
Note: This is not a Coeliac Victoria and Tasmania event.

Board Meetings

Generally held on the 2nd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December

NOTE: THE DATES AND GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE ABOVE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SOME ARE MEMBER ONLY EVENTS