Driving and Health - What you need to know
Driving is important to all Canberra, young and not so young. Come and learn about the latest research on our health and driving. We have brought together eminent researchers and practical health professionals to help us continue to drive safely.
Date & time
Date/time
4 Oct 2017 10:00am - 4 Oct 2017 2:45pm
Speaker
Speakers
Professor Joanne Wood, School of Optometry & Vision Science, Queensland University of Technology
Professor Kaarin Anstey, Director, Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing, Australian National University
Associate Professor Vanita Parekh, Fitness to Drive Clinic, Canberra Hospital
Professor Don Aitkin, previously Chair of the NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust, Patron Alzheimer's ACT
Simon Carroll, Professional Services Coordinator, Captial Chemist
Ewan Brown, President, COTA ACT
ACT Driver and Rehabilitation Services (DARS)
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Driving is important to all Canberra, young and not so young. Come and learn about the latest research on our health and driving. We have brought together eminent researchers and practical health professionals to help us continue to drive safely.
Learn about
- Some of the latest research findings on health and driving
- Assistance available for those who wish to continue driving
- Where to get information and support
- Alternative transport options
- What the medical form means and how to complete it
Free lunch, morning, and afternoon teas.
This workshop is a must for aging drivers, their families and professionals in the feild.
Bookings
Required to: COTA ACT, (02) 6282 3777
Location
Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street Hughes