Metropolitan Health
Report shows hospitals are in a healthy
state
Victoria’s hospitals continue to out-perform the public health
services in other States, according to the latest comparisons.
Memorial to lost lives
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike has unveiled a memorial to Metropolitan
Ambulance Service employees who have died in the line of duty during
the organisation’s 105-year history.
Waiting lists fall as more patients
have surgery
Elective surgery waiting lists at Victoria’s public hospitals
dropped in the second half of 2004 as surgeons performed thousands
of additional operations.
Honour for Peter Mac head of pharmacy
Former Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Director of Pharmacy Michael
Dooley has received an Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
(ACHS) Gold Medal for his contribution to quality and safety.
Fellowship win for stroke physiotherapist
Austin Health physiotherapist Tara Sharpley has received an F.
J. O’Rourke Fellowship to continue progressive work in stroke
rehabilitation.
Record number of graduates complete
Western Health program
A record number of nurses have completed the Western Health Graduate
Nurse Program.
Spotlight on nurse practitioners at
awards ceremony
Victoria’s first nurse practitioners have been formally recognised
and can now practice at the highest clinical level in nursing.
General News
Holmesglen offers case management
diploma
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE is introducing a new Diploma of Community
Services (Case Management) course in 2005.
New book a guide to life for parents
of tertiary students
A new book helps parents understand and deal with the stages their
children go through after finishing school and moving into post-secondary
study.
Victorians recognised as top chief executive
officers
Three Victorians have been honoured in the Equity Trustees’
Not-For-Profit CEO Awards recognising outstanding achievements of
chief executives working in the not-for-profit and charitable sector.
Expo links education, health and welfare
The biannual Royal Children’s Hospital Expo will feature keynote
presentations, interactive workshops and information booths highlighting
the latest research around good practice in education, health and
welfare.
Transcultural work recognised
Transcultural Services Coordinator at Eastern Health Lena Dimopoulos
has received a Victorian Award for Excellence in Multicultural
Affairs.
Student competition promotes violence
awareness
Victorian School of Languages student Zeynep, 15, has won a competition
to design a sticker promoting violence prevention in the western
suburbs.
Mural symbol of wellbeing in community
An impressive mural has been installed in the foyer of the Department
of Human Services’ new North and West Metropolitan Region office
in Preston.
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Public Health
Campaign gives the facts on fad diets
A world-first advertising campaign that warns women about the health
impacts, and ineffectiveness, of fad diets has been launched by
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike.
Dentists asked to donate a day
Dental professionals from across the state will join forces between
April and July to educate Victorian community groups about the importance
of maintaining good oral health.
Obesity a burden for children
Overweight and obese children have a dramatic decrease in quality-of-life
and are more likely to suffer low self-esteem and social acceptance
issues, according to new research from the Murdoch Childrens Research
Institute.
Awards recognise good health promotion
Varied projects and organisations from across the State have won
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) 2004 health promotion
awards.
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Disability Services
New look for Loddon Mallee agency
Department of Human Services Loddon Mallee Region Director Terry
Garwood officiated at the official name change and new logo launch
of the former Bendigo Community Preparation Program.
Research to focus on housing for
the disabled
A new research project aims to ensure people with disabilities
living in the community have real housing choices.
Team tackles Murray Marathon
When Dean Lobbe’s parents took him camping as a youngster,
they never expected where his early passion for the outdoors would
lead.
Website offers respite info
A new website provides user-friendly information on respite and
recreation services for people of all ages with disabilities who
live in Melbourne’s north.
Kew Cottages move becomes a movie
Seven long-term residents star in Exit Q—a film about
the redevelopment of Kew Residential Services, formerly Kew Cottages.
Down Syndrome Association family day
The Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Family Fun day will be
held at Ashwood Special School on Sunday, March 6.
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Community Care
Foster care conference
Early childhood expert Tim Moore will be keynote speaker at the
Foster Care Association of Victoria state conference on Saturday,
May 7.
New measures to protect children
Premier Steve Bracks has announced the creation of a new Minister
for Children to drive the delivery of improved services and a better
start in life for Victorian children.
Danger warning on kids alone in cars
Minister for Children Sherryl Garbutt has warned parents about
the dangers of leaving young children unattended in cars, especially
on hot days.
Community Health
Young mums rock in Melton and Moorabool
The four-year-olds bounced around the jumping castle so fast they
were almost a blur.
Aged Care
$2 million equipment lift for Victoria’s
aged care facilities
Minister for Aged Care Gavin Jennings has announced a $2 million
boost for new aged care lifting equipment.
Personal alert alarm scheme fund boost
A $280,000 State funding boost will give 500 more frail seniors
and people with disabilities assistance at the push of a pendant
button.
Program keeps residents well for life
Kingston Centre in Cheltenham has received funds from the State
Government to take part in a Well for Life health promotion initiative
for older people.
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Housing
Housing advice for African communities
A new housing information video has been produced in five African
languages.
New Ballarat housing for older
residents honours a local hero
Sir Albert Coates was born in Ballarat in 1895.
New housing for Loddon Mallee youth
Affordable housing for young people aged 16 to 23 on low incomes
from the Loddon Mallee is part of a new youth precinct managed in
Bendigo by the YMCA.
That’s when good neighbours become
good friends
Michael can’t believe his luck—he is one of 24 people
who has moved into an architect-designed housing complex in a very
upmarket part of Fitzroy North.
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Young mums rock in Melton and Moorabool 
