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February 2002 – Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia |
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General News The Department of Human Services Health and Wellbeing Calendar is now on the internet for updating. A series of workshops will help people in the health industry in rural Victoria improve communication skills necessary to operate in linguistically and culturally-diverse environments. Acute Health Centre combats eating disorders Four of Victoria’s leading acute and community health care bodies have joined forces to create the State’s first centre of excellence in eating disorders. Southern Health Chief Executive Stan Capp has been awarded a Doctorate of Health Science at Deakin University for his thesis examining the Geelong community’s priorities and expectations of public health care. The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital has produced a large, eye-catching colour poster highlighting the cause, prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Veterans salute public hospitals A survey of Victoria’s war veterans has shown strong support for the care provided in the State’s public hospitals. Department of Human Services Secretary Patricia Faulkner has announced the appointment of Shane Solomon as Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services Executive Director. Monique talks on eating disorder Monique Tempelhof does not really know what triggered her eating disorder—maybe it was the pressure of VCE, being elected school captain or the myriad other stresses teenagers experience. Electronic life-saver now on hand The modernisation of Victoria’s ambulance service has taken a major step forward with the introduction of hand-held computers to record potentially life-saving information from a patient’s side. Help for children with sleeping disorders A specialist unit at Monash Medical Centre will help treat and research sleep disorders that affect one in four children. Award indicates quality of care The Sisters of Charity, who operate St Vincent’s and Mercy hospitals, and Goulburn Valley Health have won Australia’s first health awards for public accountability. Public Health Cigarette displays go up in smoke Victoria’s determination to stamp out teenage smoking has taken another step forward with new laws that strictly limit point-of-sale tobacco advertising. Hereditary haemochromatosis is a common and preventable disease and is one of the few genetic diseases for which simple effective pre-symptomatic treatment exists–giving blood. The first intake of Aboriginal workers undertaking Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs) courses have received certificates of graduation. Senior Victorians Senior Victorians get ready to live it up About 800,000 older Victorians are expected to follow the Live it Up theme of the 2002 Victorian Seniors Festival—between March 9 and 22—celebrating 20 years of Senior Citizens Week. Importance of Senior Victorians recognised Advice from the Advisory Council of Senior Victorians has led to a Ministerial name change in recognition of the vital role of older people in building a better Victoria. Grand program to help older women A new $50,000 Government program will address the health and social needs of grandmothers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Meals on Wheels in Melbourne’s south east is going multicultural, following a one-month trial of culturally-appropriate home-delivered meals for frail and elderly local residents. |
DisAbility Services Information covers range of services New brochures and posters will provide information about DisAbility Services for the Aboriginal community. Women celebrate their abilities Women with disabilities undertake extraordinary accomplishments in order to lead ordinary lives. The Australian Cerebral Palsy Association is inviting papers for its biennial national conference in Sydney. Do you love horses? I do. Horses are my passion. Cricketers pitch in to promote Country Week Bushrangers Mick Lewis and Matthew Innes and coach Michael O’Sullivan bowled up to the MCG to launch Grampians Disability Country Week Cricket to be held between March 4 and 8. Lucas, 12, has had significant physical and intellectual disabilities since birth with much of his short life spent in hospital. Community Care The Queen Elizabeth Centre is calling for abstracts for its The Critical Early Childhood Years: Rethinking Current Interventions and Strategies 2nd National Conference. Victorian families with triplets or quads at kindergarten will receive extra financial support of up to $250 a year for each child from the Government. Youth centre breaks new ground A much-needed and innovative lifeskills development venue for Springvale and Dandenong teenagers offers exciting opportunities for young people in the area. Parents can count on poster points Generations of Victorians given a healthy start by the State’s Maternal and Child Health Service joined its founder Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown’s daughter, Catherine James, to celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Cabbies join drive to help gamblers Silver Top Taxis will make their 1,600 cabs roving reminders for problem gamblers to turn their habits around. Rural Health An overwhelming response to the call for papers for the 5th WONCA (World Organisation of Family Doctors) World Conference on Rural Health has led to a program that will represent some 200 views from 26 countries. Housing Kensington’s $140 million redevelopment unveiled Melbourne’s Kensington Road has seen many changes in the past five years as derelict factories and an army depot have disappeared to make way for the explosion in inner-city housing developments. Basil’s a sage of community gardens Food writer and chef Stephanie Alexander has paid tribute to a decade of good work by Office of Housing Community Gardens Project Manager Basil Natoli. A new crisis accommodation service in St Kilda will provide a safe haven for homeless women. Homeless services get funding boost Homeless people in Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool and surrounding areas will benefit from an additional $496,000 in Government funding to expand services. Joining to build units for veterans Victorian State RSL President Bruce Ruxton recently joined forces with Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike to open a new $2.05 million joint housing development for war veterans from the Mildura district. Juvenile Justice The Salvation Army Crossroads’ Early School Leavers Program—which helps young offenders access educational settings—has received a Community Safety–Crime Prevention Awards. Rushworth Neighbourhood House in Loddon Mallee Region has received two Community Safety-Crime Prevention awards.
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