Metropolitan Health
Redevelopment reshapes Austin Health
skyline
Work on the Austin Health Redevelopment and Mercy Hospital for
Women Relocation Project progresses with the Austin tower on track
for commissioning in early 2005.
Shortlist for new Royal Women’s
Hospital
The Government has shortlisted three groups to tender for the $250
million Royal Women’s Hospital redevelopment.
Patient gives dialysis centre five
stars
Cheryl Wilson spends 12 hours a week on dialysis.
Stroke prevention project provides
a second chance
Reservoir resident Douglas Jackson believes his involvement in
the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s new community stroke prevention
project is helping him to reduce the risk of having another stroke.
Awards acknowledge staff contribution
Video tributes to winners from colleagues were a highlight of the
Melbourne Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service Best of Health
Awards.
Good idea cuts antibiotic use
Austin Health has successfully reduced the inappropriate use of
certain antibiotics with the creation of a computer program that
provides online antibiotic advice and approval.
Nurses honoured for excellence and
commitment
The four nurses who won the inaugural State Nursing Excellence
and Commitment Awards epitomised personal commitment and the individual
touch, says Minister for Health Bronwyn Pike.
Royal Melbourne recognises its best
In a big week, Royal Melbourne Hospital stomal therapy clinical
nurse consultant Rae Bourke won the Jen Rusden Memorial Prize at
the annual State Nursing Excellence and Commitment awards and co-winner
of one of her hospital’s Best of Health awards.
Western Health in tribute to graduates
Western Health has recognised the achievements of 44 graduate nurses
who successfully completed the health service’s one-year Graduate
Nurse Program.
Experiences inspire women’s art
project
Older African women from north-west Melbourne are participating
in the Inspired Arts Project, created by BreastScreen Victoria through
Arts Access with funding from the Beson Foundation.
Service celebrates 150 years of extending
a helping hand
The Melbourne Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service in Parkville
is celebrating 150 years of service to the people of Victoria.
Public Health
Fruit and veg shop gives VicHealth
food for thought
A nondescript shopfront in Braybrook houses a VicHealth award-winning
project that is a dual success story.
Indigenous health experts to lead
world conference
Two of the world’s leading indigenous health experts will
explore issues of global health, leadership and governance at this
year’s world conference on health promotion and health education.
Multicultural health first for Victoria
A new multicultural health service for migrants with HIV or hepatitis
C will help combat the spread of the disease in Victoria.
Patients benefit from genetics information
kit designed for GPs
Victorian General Practitioners will now be able to advise and
manage patients with a range of genetic conditions such as cystic
fibrosis and Down syndrome.
Optometry locums eye country Victoria
Roving optometrists will provide quality eye care in western Victoria
to allow local professionals a well-earned break.
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Juvenile Justice
Building under way at juvenile justice
centre
Building is under way on the new 26-bed multipurpose unit at Melbourne
Juvenile Justice Centre (MJJC) in Parkville.
YMCA marks juvenile justice milestone
The YMCA has celebrated a decade of service in juvenile justice
centres.
Art mimics life for young offenders
The life experiences of young people in juvenile justice centres
were the theme of a play performed by Northern Metropolitan Institute
of TAFE (NMIT) Certificate of Performing Arts students at the Melbourne
Juvenile Justice Centre (MJJC).
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Disability Services
Craft celebrity launches activities
book
Art and craft celebrity and Good Morning Australia regular Tonia
Todman has launched the Activities for Everyone book for Scope–formerly
the Spastic Society of Victoria.
Melbourne’s Mayor chips in for
Scope
Corporate participants from many high-profile companies are taking
part in the Chip In and Putt for Scope (formerly the Spastic Society
of Victoria) competition.
Programs target fitness for people
with cerebral palsy
A strengthening program for older adults with cerebral palsy has
resulted in significant benefits for the participants.
Staff instils community spirit in
Watsonia residental unit
Sam Joseph lives only a few minutes away from the Watsonia Community
Residential Unit that has been purpose-built to house people relocated
from ‘Kew Cottages.’
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Community Care
Appeal to parents on summer safety
Parents should be on red alert throughout summer to prevent accidents
to their young children, warns Minister for Community Services Sherryl
Garbutt.
Call for award nominations
The Department of Human Services is calling for nominations from
the child and family welfare sector for the Robin Clark 2004 Memorial
Awards.
Aged Care
Councils receive funds for Seniors
Festival events
Local councils will share $156,135 to help stage fun and active
events for the 2004 Victorian Seniors Festival.
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Housing
Call for feedback on housing plan
The Government has released a consultation document seeking comment
on housing options for low-income Victorians by creating affordable
housing associations.
$1.9 million for housing in Gisborne
Housing Minister Candy Broad has opened a new $1.9 million, 10-unit
development for elderly people in Gisborne.
Tenants take part in Tet celebration
Older members of the Vietnamese, Chinese and East Timorese communities
living on the North Richmond, Fitzroy and Collingwood housing estates
were treated to lunch as part of the Tet Festival.
Mental Health
Varied themes for conference
More than 250 participants from varied backgrounds and regions
across Victoria attended the two-day 4th Collaborative Psychiatric
Nursing Conference at the Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Study links depression and heart disease
Melbourne doctors are researching why patients with depression
are twice as likely to develop heart disease.
$1.5 million for mental health beds
An additional $1.5 million for mental health beds in Sunshine,
Burwood East and Melbourne will help relieve pressure on Victoria’s
mental health system.
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Rural Health
Life support for country communities
Community Emergency Response Teams will be established in five
small rural communities.
Health service takes novel action
to control costs
Innovative resource management measures have made Hesse Rural Health
Service a healthier, happier, safer, cleaner, more cost effective,
environmentally friendly facility that is setting an example for
the Winchelsea community.
General News
Iraqi refugees face bright future
The Cobram community has been commended for its work with the local
Iraqi refugee community.
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