PHA-Exchange> Thanks to Claudio

[Prue]

Dear All
On the anniversary of the PHA Health Care Consumers Association ACT,
organised a Playback Theatre Performance at the Canberra Hospital titled "
Hospital Stories". Playback Theatre is improvisational theatre where
audience members tell stories from their lives and then watch as actors and
musicians enact them without script or rehearsal.The 2 performances were
very moving and many stories were told from those who had experienced the
hospital system and a smaller number from Health professionals. I was
reminded of the the Assembly and the many stories I heard last year which I
won't forget and which has inspired our work here in the ACT to highlight
these, with those who plan health services.--
Best wishes

Prue Borrman
Coordinator
Health Care Consumers Ass ACT
Canberra
O2 62901660
hcca at tpg.net.au
--- Original Message -----
From: Fran Baum <fran.baum at flinders.edu.au>
To: <pha-exchange at kabissa.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:12 PM
Subject: PHA-Exchange> Thanks to Claudio


> Dear Friends
>
> I would just like to thank Claudio for his inspiring words. Frank
Tesoriero
> and I were sharing our memories of the PHA yesterday when we realised that
> a year ago we were at GK. It was an inspirational meeting and a great
> achievement that so many of us were able to come together and discuss our
> ideals for a world in which the struggle for health could be advanced and
> the dreams of better  health and more equitable distribution of health
> throughout the world realised. Like Claudio I feel it is true that our
> dreams seem to be further away than ever. But the only times I can feel
> more optimistic for the future are when I feel the solidarity of friends
> and colleagues around the world. Then I know I am not a mad lonely voice!!
> So this list helps in reducing feelings of both loneliness and insanity!!
>
> So thanks Claudio for reminding us of the dream of the PHA!
>
> Best Wishes to everyone on the list for a merry festive season and a more
> optimistic, healthy and equitable new year!
>
> Best Wishes
>
> Fran Baum
>
> Professor and Head
> Department of Public Health
> Director, South Australian Community Health Research Unit
> Immediate Past President, Public Health Association of Australia
>
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