Carving
out a new slice of life
Scholarships
to attract critical care nurses
Best
practice booklet bridges cultural divide|
July 2001 - Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia |
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General News The Department of Human Services’ Information Privacy Principles provide the funded sector with a practical framework in which personal information handled by the Department is protected and managed, says Secretary Patricia Faulkner. Victorians have been asked to nominate individuals and organisations for Volunteer Heroes Awards. The Department of Human Services’ 1999–2000 Annual Report has won two awards at the 51st Annual Report Awards. A book by the Collective Of Self Help Groups (COSHG) helps people connect with others ‘in the same boat.’ Community Information Victoria (CIVic) is asking community agencies to evaluate its services. Funding help for community health group More than 200 community self help health groups will share $115,200 in funding to help them with their important tasks, says Health Minister John Thwaites. Rural area volunteers outdo city dwellers Minister for Community Services Christine Campbell has praised the volunteering spirit of people in regional areas and challenged city dwellers to follow suit. Acute Health Intensive care for critically ill babies has received a $10 million boost from the Government to meet the needs of a growing number of babies born underweight. Recruitment drive targets senior nurses An extra 200 senior nurses are being recruited by the Government to give patients specialist help with illnesses like diabetes and asthma and provide specialist nurse training. Hospitals get the best with buying power Public hospitals will be able to save up to $20 million a year on specialist equipment and pharmaceutical products under new legislation to give local hospitals greater buying power. Scholarships to attract critical care nurses Nurses who were prohibited from post-graduate study due to the cost burden have been given Government support with the announcement of 201 State scholarships. Medical history booklet helps save lives Rural Ambulance Victoria (RAV) and Rotary have joined forces to produce a booklet to help people communicate medical history to ambulance crews in an emergency anywhere in country Victoria. A $20 million redevelopment of the Dandenong Hospital will improve the quality of care for people in the south-east, says Health Minister John Thwaites. Frankston Hospital Chief Engineer Bruce Gilpin’s ingenuity has earned him a place among the finalists of the Sustainable Energy Authority’s 2001 Energy Smart Achiever of the Year Award. Aged Care Carving out a new slice of life During a long career as a trustee, Melbourne Probus Club member John Connard came in contact with many women who felt helpless when their husbands died. Stereotypes about ageing will be exploded by a dynamic new Ministerial Advisory Council of Senior Victorians. The latest enemy of Australian life as we know it is not found among the usual suspects. Public Health Here’s cheers for smoke-free dining Victorian diners in pubs, clubs and cafes are enjoying a breath of fresh air and smokers are being urged to quit in a new $2 million advertising campaign announced by Health Minister John Thwaites. Experts to help reduce drug use Eleven community leaders and drug experts have been appointed to the Premier’s Drug Prevention Council to develop progressive strategies to protect young people from the ravages of drug abuse. Students on move to the country More than 300 medical students will complete at least half their training at country hospitals each year in a move to increase the number of doctors choosing to live and work in rural Victoria, says Health Minister John Thwaites. $3 million drug unit for young A Statewide 15-bed youth residential rehabilitation centre will provide for young people who need intensive and long-term support (between three and nine months) after withdrawing from drugs to rebuild their lives.
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DisAbility Services Training helps GPs meet special needs Victoria’s general practitioners and undergraduate doctors will benefit from a $840,000 boost from the Government for training in the health care needs of people with an intellectual disability. Works by Aboriginal artists from Splash Art Studios are on show at Span Galleries at 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Happy campers celebrate 30th anniversary More than 100 former campers, family members, volunteers and staff of Wesley Mission Melbourne’s Kids Under Kanvas program have celebrated its 30th anniversary. Cussen House Wallara resident Bill Hoskings is a shining example of a volunteer making an outstanding contribution to his community. Housing Support for staff who help homeless A $4.68 million funding boost has improved salaries and conditions for people working with homeless Victorians in the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP), says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. Celebration marks two decades of contribution The Aboriginal Housing Board of Victoria (AHBV) celebrated its 20th anniversary during Reconciliation Week. Health help goes mobile to reach homeless in south An innovative $250,000 mobile health clinic will take health care to homeless people in Melbourne’s southern regions, says Housing and Aged Care Minister Bronwyn Pike. Community Care Child protection review welcome Minister for Community Services Christine Campbell has welcomed the sixth independent annual review of circumstances around the deaths of children who have had contact with the child protection system. A simple bungalow is giving many Victorian teenagers the refuge they need. Booklet bridges cultural divide Direct eye contact can often make Aboriginal people feel uncomfortable or intimidated. Preschool review highlights need for big change A review of Victorian preschool services has spelt out the need for substantial reform. Community Health Community health centre personnel and Department of Human Services staff across the State have taken part in workshops to address issues facing the sector. Rural Health Mount Beauty GP Mark Robinson has received the Statewide Rural Health Award for Significant Achievement. Juvenile Justice Young people use art as a form of rehabilitation A group of talented young people on community-based juvenile justice orders in the Western Metropolitan Region have mounted their second art exhibition for the year. |
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