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General News
All
go at ‘swine flu central’
‘It’s all happening down here!’
Victoria’s
dedicated healthcare volunteers recognised
Dedicated volunteers in Victorian
hospitals, community health centres and ambulance services have been honoured
in the inaugural 2009 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards.
Workshops
focus on understanding Islam
A
professional development workshop will give an overview of the Islamic religion
and Muslims in Australia.
International
specialist leads education services
Internationally-recognised expert on
female genital mutilation Comfort Momoh has delivered a comprehensive education
program on the clinical and social aspects of FGM.
Guide
for volunteers
The
Healthcare Chaplaincy Council of Victoria has developed two guides to help
healthcare organisations develop and maintain effective pastoral care volunteer
programs.
New
Director for Eastern Region
Mike Debinski has been appointed
Department of Human Services Eastern Metropolitan Region Director.
Expo
promotes environmental awareness
As
Victoria’s second largest public health service, Melbourne Health is used to
caring for sick and injured people.
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Public Health
Fruit
and vegetables—they’re bewdiful!
Victorian primary schools were
central to Fruit + Veg Week celebration.
Australia-first
study targets diabetes and heart disease
A select group of Victorians will be
asked to back the fight against heart disease and diabetes in a $3.6 million
study.
Hospital
visitor handrub hub stalls superbug, flu spread
Austin Health has installed a handrub
hub for all visitors arriving and leaving the hospital.
Disability Services
Disability
grants integrating research and practice
The Office of the Senior Practitioner
has awarded $269,500 in grants to organisations, academic centres and
disability support professionals.
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Drug and Mental Health
Study
links mental illness to homelessness, drugs and alcohol
A Department of Human Services-funded
initiative to bridge the gap between homelessness and mental health has
delivered promising results for vulnerable people in Melbourne’s inner south.
Chief
Child Psychiatrist appointed
The Government is furthering its
reforms of Victoria’s mental health system with the appointment of a renowned
expert in child and adolescent mental health as Australia’s first Chief Child
Psychiatrist.
Rural Health
Bass
Community Health Board welcomes newcomers
Melissa
Van Rennes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bass Coast Community
Health Service (BCCHS).
New
Goulburn Valley Health CEO appointed
Kerryn Healy has been appointed Chief
Executive Officer of Goulburn Valley Health.
Dedicated rural doctors honoured
Health Minister Daniel Andrews has honoured dedicated
rural doctors committed to the better health of those living in rural and
regional Victoria.
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Metropolitan Health
Big
Budget boost for regional hospitals
Premier
John Brumby and Health Minister Daniel Andrews have toured rural Victoria to
mark one of the biggest regional hospital rebuilding commitments in the state’s
history.
Paediatric
intensive care nurse call
The
introduction of new technologies and advances in healthcare has caused a marked
increase on the demand for paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) beds.
Glaucoma
expert to head research centre
Australia’s only Professor of Glaucoma,
Jonathan Crowston, has been appointed Managing Director of the Centre for Eye
Research Australia (CERA).
Staff
supports bushfire survivors
Eastern Health personnel have
contributed more than $38,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Halal
meals for Southern Health patients
Southern Health is producing more than 20 different
halal meals for patients across
all service sites.
Award
for Caulfield Hospital pain management expert
Caulfield
Hospital’s Pain Management and Research Centre Director Carolyn Arnold has received the Australian Pain Society’s
Distinguished Member award.
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Community Services
Debutantes
have a ball
Rachel Benson spoke for all the
debutantes and their partners when she described the Child Safety Commissioner
ball as a final destination.
Daniel’s
story
I
was diagnosed at the age of two-and-a-half years.
Direction
change for autism services
The
establishment of an autism-specific early learning and care centre, early
diagnosis, increased support to families
and stronger workforce are key elements of the Government’s Australian-first Autism State Plan.
Department
marks Reconciliation Week
Department
of Human Services staff, family and friends enjoyed a night of entertainment
and reflection during Reconciliation Week with an event at Federation Square.
New
parenting service helps local families
Families
in the Geelong region will now have access to increased support to develop
their skills and confidence as new parents, thanks to a $63,000-plus Government
funding boost.
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Aged Care
Exercise
brings a smile
Many
people would slow down after a hip fracture.
$27.7
million boost for Doveton aged care
A $27.7 million innovative aged care
facility in Doveton is providing world-class care for senior Victorians in
Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.
Water
therapy for people with arthritis
Every Wednesday morning you can find
Joy Rydel in the Mornington Pool, leading a water exercise program for people
with arthritis.
Play
looks at death and palliative care
Residents
across Gippsland have watched a play exploring the experiences of people living
with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.
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