General News
Department
of Human Services' Ministers
Victoria's Health Minister
Bronwyn Pike has been appointed for a second consecutive term.
Record
nominations for nursing excellence awards
Nurses from country
and metropolitan hospitals and health services have topped the four
major categories at the annual State Nursing Excellence Awards.
Innovative
training for Department staff
More than 90 Department
of Human Services' reception and administrative staff have undertaken
training in Certificate IV in Government through Northern Melbourne
Institute of TAFE (NMIT) to upgrade their skills and enable them
to obtain a formal qualification.
Study
to focus on Aussie ants
Alfred Hospital allergy
specialists are taking part in a national multi-centre study to
shed new light on life-threatening allergic reactions that can result
from Australian ant bites.
'Bud'
visits workshop base for carers
Veteran actor Charles
'Bud' Tingwell has opened Villa Maria Eastern Community Services
Base Camp project for male carers in Stud Road, Wantirna South.
International
appointment for Peter Mac top nurse
Peter MacCallum Cancer
Centre's Director of Cancer Nursing Research Professor Sanchia Aranda
has been installed as president of the International Society of
Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC).
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Public Health
Hep
C info reaches a broader audience
A radio program that
discusses hepatitis C issues can now be accessed via the internet.
New
postgrad courses on women's health
The Key Centre for
Women's Health in Society at the University of Melbourne has revised
its postgraduate learning opportunities for 2007.
Diabetes
day activities
Pupils at Springview
Primary School in Nunawading learned the nutritional value of various
breakfast cereals and how the body burns calories as part of World
Diabetes Day.
Mums
celebrate 21st birthday with reunion
Mums from the City
of Stonnington Maternal and Child Health Service's New Parents Group
of 1985 have held a 21st birthday reunion.
Young
women talk about breast cancer
An Australian-first
DVD explores the issues affecting young women living with breast
cancer.
A
mum tells her story
I was only 32 when
I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Website
lowers sexual health barriers
Internet-based programs
are the latest weapons in breaking down barriers to the public's
access to confidential sexual health services.
Kidsafe,
ambulance service put heat on hot car issue
Kidsafe and the Metropolitan
Ambulance Service have combined forces to issue a warning to parents
about the dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days.
Cheek
test for cystic fibrosis risk
An easy-to-use cheek
brush test can help expectant couples and those planning pregnancies
to determine their risk of having a baby with cystic fibrosis.
Disability Services
Disability
support workers hailed
Department of Human
Services' Disability Services Executive Director Arthur Rogers has
thanked disability support workers for their advocacy, commitment
and dedication.
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Metropolitan Health
New
cancer centre opens at the Royal Children's
Cancer patients and
their families, staff and fundraisers have celebrated the opening
of the $23 million Children's Cancer Centre at the Royal Children's
Hospital.
Study
grants for Western Health
Western Health researchers
have been big winners in the latest funding provided by the National
Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
First
for Southern Health
In a Southern Health
first, Vanessa Clothier has been endorsed by the Nurses Board of
Victoria as Dandenong Hospital's Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
Emphysema
patients gain mobility
A non-invasive ventilation
technique originally developed to help those with breathing problems
during sleep is now improving the quality of life for emphysema
sufferers.
Golden
plate service for Monash patients
The Food Services team
at Monash Medical Centre Clayton has taken top honours at the City
of Monash's Golden Plate Awards, beating many acclaimed local restaurants
and cafes.
UK
expert on young people visits Peter Mac
Leading UK medical
sociologist Anne Grinyer has described the unique issues facing
teenage and young adult cancer patients.
Report
sings praises on HARP
A $200 million investment
over five years in the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) is
reaping significant benefits for chronically-ill Victorians and
hospital utilisation levels.
An
accomplished handyman
Wayne Silcock is living
proof that hard work and a positive outlook can work wonders.
Southern
Health cardiologist in the world spotlight
Southern Health's Director
of Cardiology Professor Ian Meredith was the star attraction at
the 18th Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT)
Scientific Symposium in Washington DC.
Western
Health celebrates diverse patient cultures
Western Health celebrated
cultural diversity in its many forms with the end of Ramadan and
the beginning of Refugee Week.
Office for Children
Forum
addresses SIDS report recommendation
About 85 professionals
from community, health, Aboriginal, drug and alcohol, mental health,
disability and housing organisations and hospitals have taken part
in a forum on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Children
get best chance
Premier Steve Bracks
opened the $3.5 million Best Chance Children's Centre in Glen Waverley
as part of Children's Week.
Car
theft conference
A conference to raise
the profile of car theft as a high-risk behaviour attracted more
than 70 delegates from juvenile justice, government and community
service organisations.
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Housing
Redevelopment
for Ashwood
A $25 million redevelopment
of public housing around Power Avenue and Elliott Street in Ashwood
will provide at least 65 additional affordable homes for local families.
AFL
players kick goals for the homeless
An innovative project
to construct and operate a house for homeless young Victorians in
inner suburban Melbourne is the first goal scored in a new venture
between the AFL Foundation, the AFL Players' Association and the
Victorian Government.
Still
in the picture after 50 years
Fifty years have passed
since Melbourne played host to 3,184 athletes, representing 67 countries,
at the 16th Olympic Games of the modern era.
Demolition
makes way for redevelopment
A major $250 million
redevelopment of public housing in Carlton has begun with the first
two of 13 ageing walk-up blocks at the corner of Rathdowne and Princes
Streets consigned to history.
Rural and Regional Health
Study
links gum disease and diabetes in older people
Bendigo Health has
begun a project looking at gum disease in older people with diabetes.
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Record
nominations for nursing excellence awards 
