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General News
Public hospital deficits cut by
two-thirds
Victoria’s public hospitals have cut their combined deficits
by two-thirds while treating more than 1.2 million patients over
the past financial year.
Children’s health focus of study
tour
International children’s hospitals and health care systems
were the focus of a four-country study tour during October by Health
Minister Bronwyn Pike and Department of Human Services Secretary
Patricia Faulkner.
Grassroots lessons for medical students
Monash medical students are helping community organisations meet
the needs of disadvantaged communities—while learning about
the individual needs of these communities—through an innovative
new program.
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Metropolitan Health
PETS marks 25 years helping sick kids
Former Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (PETS) patients Ryan
Fraser and Isaac Williams, returned to the Royal Children’s
Hospital to celebrate the service’s 25-year anniversary.
New Chief Executive Officer for Austin
Health
Dr Brendan Murphy has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of
Austin Health.
Guide to chemo care
Chemotherapy recipients describe their experiences of the treatment
and discuss recommended self-care strategies in a video launched
at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac).
Burns nurses take part in fire demo
The Alfred Hospital’s Burns Unit and the Metropolitan Fire
Brigade have joined forces as part of a campaign to reduce the number
of young people suffering burns.
Warning from eye injury experts
Emergency Department doctors at the Eye and Ear Hospital are warning
people to beware of everyday eye hazards.
Eyes on safety
Andrew Knapik was rushed to the Eye and Ear Hospital’s Emergency
Department after a nine gram chunk of metal lodged itself behind
his eye.
Specialist leads Austin stroke unit
Stroke specialist Dr Helen Dewey has been appointed Head of Austin
Health’s Inpatient Stroke Service, which was Australia’s
first Stroke Care Unit.
Digital first for Peter Mac
Doctors will be better able to diagnose and assess breast cancer
with the installation of a new $650,000 digital mammography unit
at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Public Health
Public health awards recognise expertise
Two programs providing fresh, nutritious food for people who are
homeless, living in isolation, have low-incomes or special support
needs have been named joint winners of a Department of Human Services
Public Health Award.
Hold the phone—health info goes
mobile
Health information on everything from anger management to asthma
and yellow fever to yoga will now be accessible through mobile phones,
thanks to an Australian-first health technology initiative.
Graduates master public health studies
Victoria’s Aboriginal communities will benefit directly from
the graduation of three Master of Public Health students.
Action urged on diabetes
Increasing physical exercise can reduce the risk of having a heart
attack or developing type two diabetes by half, says Aged Care Minister
Gavin Jennings.
Dr Carnie leads public health faculty
Department of Human Services’ Director of Disease Control
and Research Dr John Carnie is the new National President of the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians Faculty of Public Health
Medicine.
Conference on health issues
Melbourne will host the 5th Australian gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and intersex Health in Difference (HID5) conference.
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Disability Services
Wheelchair offers new view for gadget
man
Self-confessed gadget man John McKenna celebrated International
Day of People with a Disability by showing off his latest acquisition—an
electric wheelchair with a built in elevation system that offers
him a new view of the world.
Edible garden program takes root
Thousands of Victorians with a disability will be encouraged to
home-grow meals under a Government-funded plan to improve their
physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Great bike ride a wheel success
Preparing five teenagers with disabilities, their families and
their support crew for the annual Great Victorian Bike Ride
was a logistical feat.
$868,000 grants for people with a
disability
Victorians with a disability will take part in theatre, dance productions
and leadership programs as part of an innovative $868,900 Government
program.
Athletes from three states take part
in games
More than 260 athletes and 100 supporters took part in the 19th
annual Tri-State Games organised by Murray Human Services in Echuca-Moama.
Disability sector workers win awards
Five direct support workers have been honoured for their advocacy,
commitment and dedication to people with a disability.
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Community Care
$3.5 million children’s centre
for Frankston
A new $3.5 million Children’s Centre in Frankston will provide
high-quality early childhood services for local families.
Community Health
Forum focuses on adolescent violence
towards parents
Adolescent violence on parents and carers is a pressing issue requiring
a coordinated and enhanced response across the community service
sector, workers from a range of agencies told a recent forum.
Aged Care
Guide to provide information on culturally-appropriate
services
A new guide will enhance culturally-appropriate care for older
people from ethnic backgrounds.
DVD on falls prevention
A video/DVD guide to falls prevention—Upright and All Right—is
now available.
World congress award for research
institute presentation
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has received a Best
Oral Presentation award at the 27th World Congress of Internal Medicine
in Madrid.
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Housing
Tenant gardens are blooming marvellous
Public housing tenants from across Victoria were honoured for their
entries in a garden competition announced by Housing Minister Candy
Broad during Housing Week.
Community hub for the west
A new community building in Braybrook will provide a valuable base
for local and Maidstone residents who want to make a real difference
to their community.
Scholarships for worthy students
More than 30 young people living in public, Aboriginal and community
housing across Victoria will benefit from a scholarship scheme designed
to help them overcome barriers to education.
Mental Health
Gearing up for golf tournament
The Toll Racing V8 Supercar Team will donate funds from its annual
pro-am golf tournament on February 7 to the peer support program
at ORYGEN Youth Health.
Rural and Regional Health
Youth mental health advice on film
Secondary School Nurse Marisa Monagle and five Castlemaine Secondary
College students have produced a film addressing mental health issues.
Work under way at Walwa
The $2.1 million redevelopment of the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre
will ensure the local community can access outstanding healthcare
facilities for many years to come, says Health Minister Bronwyn
Pike.
Hospital adds treat to treatment
Staff at Latrobe Regional Hospital’s Tarra Paediatric Unit
take special care to make a child’s experience as pleasant
as possible.
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PETS
marks 25 years helping sick kids
