General News
Three-year agreement milestone in
partnership journey
The Department of Human Services has held forums in the regions
to outline the new three-year service agreement process to funded
agencies.
Pointing parents in the right direction
Two innovative resources launched by Women’s Health West will
help parents and children deal with domestic and family violence.
Sharing views on emergency planning
More than 300 representatives from the Department of Human Services,
Victoria Police, Ambulance Services, Metropolitan Fire Brigade,
hospital services, local government and funded agencies attended
an emergency management forum at 555 Collins Street.
Banking info for women
The level of support for older people and those from a culturally
and linguistically diverse background will be addressed at a WIRE—Women’s
Information Centre Demystifying Electronic Banking forum.
People management projects recognised
Moyne Health Services has won an Office of Public Employment Managing
People Award for an initiative promoting good governance and accountability
among new Board members.
Online grief support service to meet
increase in demand
The Centre for Grief Education has launched an online grief support
service to handle the increased demand for its services and to extend
accessibility to thousands of people.
Patient discharge improvements earn
awards
Ten hospitals from metropolitan and rural Victoria have received
awards for their achievements in managing the transition of patients
from hospital back to the community.
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Public Health
New rehabilitation centre for young
rural Victorians
Young adults from rural areas of Victoria will be helped to overcome
their drug or alcohol addiction at a new rehabilitation centre at
Kilmore.
Cancer screening project for northern
suburbs
A pilot screening program for bowel cancer—the second most
common cause of cancer-related death after lung cancer—is underway
in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs.
Public Health professional wins Fulbright
Scholarship
Iain Butterworth, who leads the Local Government Partnerships area
in the Department of Human Services Public Health Division, has
received a 2003 Fulbright Professional Award.
Positive approach to shape children’s
healthy eating
The Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children’s
Hospital has released a new nutrition education resource package.
Survey targets men’s health
info needs
More than 400 Victorian men and GPs have been interviewed as part
of a reproductive heath Education Needs Analysis survey.
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Disability Services
Variety core of television show
People with a disability have hands-on involvement in a Disability
Show series on Channel 31.
Participation is the goal
Staff at the Alexandra Street Community Residential Unit in East
St Kilda knew they had a star on their hands when John Eslick and
his housemates played kick-to-kick down at the park.
Centre upgrade from leisure to
pleasure
A $1.5 million upgrade of two leisure centres in Heidelberg West
and Coburg will provide first class facilities for local people
with a disability.
Nutrition subject of information afternoon
Author and nutrition and health expert Julie Stafford will be guest
speaker at a Meniere’s Support Group of Victoria information
afternoon in October.
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Community Care
Boost for maternal and child health
Victoria’s world class network of maternal and child health
centres will get a $17 million funding shot in the arm.
Bulldogs on the ball against problem
gambling
The Government has launched a new wave of television, print and
radio advertisements aimed at tackling problem gambling.
Training program adds to child protection
expertise
A new training program will better equip workers entering the child
protection field.
$5.3 million secure unit a milestone
for Malmsbury
Malmsbury JJC staff who will be working with the young men accommodated
in the new Ulabara unit.
Child death review vital to strong
system
The annual independent review of the deaths of children who have
been in contact with the child protection system is vital in strengthening
the child protection system, says Community Services Minister Sherryl
Garbutt.
Forum focuses on improving juvenile
justice program
More than 60 people from across Victoria took part in the first,
two-day Koorie Juvenile Justice Forum.
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Aged Care
Hi-tech beds for rural nursing homes
A $490,000 Government funding boost will provide new hi-tech electronic
beds in rural nursing homes across Victoria.
Eye clinic to benefit thousands
A new Frankston eyecare clinic funded by the State Government will
give up to 3,000 people each year clearer vision.
New nursing home for Caulfield
A new $10.5 million nursing home in Caulfield will provide high
quality care for local frail older people.
Funding boost to help hospital staff
on dementia
Hospital staff will be better educated in caring for people with
dementia thanks to a new State Government initiative.
Kit helps carers support the frail
Families and carers of residents in aged care facilities can now
play a more active role in their care thanks to a new Government-funded
kit.
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Housing
Executive Director appointed
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) head Dr
Owen Donald has been appointed Executive Director of Housing and
Community Building.
Metropolitan Health
Hospital investment pays off
The latest data on Victoria’s hospital system shows marked
reductions in all key indicators.
Hospitals look to the future
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike has announced the appointment of the
chairs of Victoria’s Metropolitan Health Services.
New PANCH Health Service opens
Public health services have returned to the corner of Bell Street
and Plenty Road in Preston after an absence of five years.
$10 million for anti-terror equipment
and expertise
Victoria’s ability to respond to a chemical, biological or
radiological attack has been boosted by a $10 million investment
in state-of-the-art equipment.
Rural and Regional Health
Initiatives support rural allied health
professionals
Practitioners from Warrnambool and surrounding districts who attended
a MentorLink-Allied Health information session.
Projects focus on women with babies
Birthing issues for women and their families are the focus of two
Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) projects.
Boost for small rural pharmacies
Pharmacy depots in small country towns will share $280,000 to enable
them to broaden their services.
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Sharing
views on emergency planning
