Department
invests in improvement
Community
caregivers commended
Warrnambool
wonder woman wins award|
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General News An innovative new scheme will help agencies funded by the Department of Human Services implement productivity improvement projects. State Emergency Service volunteers who gave up their Easter break to provide refreshments to motorists under the Driver Reviver program have been honoured by Community Services Minister Christine Campbell. Complaints key to quality care About 250 delegates attended the 3rd National Health Care Complaints Conference sponsored by Health Services Commissioner Beth Wilson and her interstate peers. Celebrating cultural diversity in the west Vietnamese spring rolls, Serbian barbeque, Chinese dumplings, Italian pasta, Arabic dips and pastries, Polish homemade donuts and African vegetarian food were among the international delicacies–washed down with fragrant African tea and coffee–at a Celebrating Cultural Diversity Expo in Footscray. Acute Health A new ambulance station in Carnegie is the eighth new ambulance service established in Victoria under the Bracks Government. Site bought in Berwick for hospital The Government’s commitment to build a new public hospital in Berwick has taken a major step forward with the purchase of a 10-hectare site. Aged Care $11 million boost for HACC services Older people and younger people with a disability in rural and regional Victoria are to benefit from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments’ decision to commit an additional $11 million to the Home and Community Care (HACC) program. Public Health Government crackdown on cooling towers Random inspections of cooling towers and independent audits of maintenance plans are part of the Government’s tough new legionella laws outlined by Health Minister John Thwaites at a business forum. Councillors to lead drug forum Several metropolitan councillors will lead discussion at a Local Communities and Illicit Drugs seminar organised by Social Work at Monash. More funds to train methadone prescribers A major initiative will significantly increase the number of methadone providers across Victoria to help in the fight against drugs, says Minister for Health John Thwaites. Measures to deal with drug return A new drug campaign to save lives has been announced by Health Minister John Thwaites as signs emerged that the ‘heroin drought’ in Victoria was breaking. Shopping centres go smoke free All enclosed shopping centres in Victoria will be smoke-free by November as part of a further tobacco crackdown announced by Health Minister John Thwaites. Drug guide answers HIV/AIDS SOS A drug guide developed in Victoria for people living with HIV/AIDS has been released at a national conference by Minister for Health John Thwaites. Walking the way to better health A daily walk and other incidental activity is sufficient exercise to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, says Minister for Health John Thwaites. Community Care New chair for child death review group The new chair of a Government committee reviewing deaths of children known to State care will help forge closer links with health and welfare workers, says Community Services Minister Christine Campbell. Community caregivers commended Minister for Community Services Christine Campbell praised Northern Region caregivers for their valuable contribution to the community at the Annual Caregiver Recognition Day. Helping keep children safe in care The innovative Choose With Care information and training program is designed to help organisations establish a safe environment for children and young people in their care. Community builders of the future Five Victorians from South East Asian backgrounds have received special study grants from Minister for Community Services Christine Campbell. Families the key to care program Brothers Mark, 9, and Ben, 10, had been in the Department of Human Services’ care under a Protective Order for two years. A diverse range of activities and events held over National Youth Week gave young people in Victoria’s juvenile justice program the opportunity to promote their achievements and talents to peers and the wider community. Kirsty Fairbrother, 18, is a hospital administration trainee in Sale under the Youth Employment Scheme (YES). Young people on community-based juvenile justice orders have displayed their artistic skills at a photography exhibition
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DisAbility Services Japanese group tours Victorian services A group from Japan has studied an extensive range of Victorian services for people with a disability including employment programs, arts and leisure services, accommodation, day programs, advocacy and legal services. New buses keep people on the road More than 100 Victorian disability service centres will share in a $3.5 million transport upgrade for people with disabilities, says Community Services Minister Christine Campbell. Boost for acquired brain injury services Tens of thousands of Victorians with an acquired brain injury and their carers will benefit from a new Government plan to improve their lives, says Community Services Minister Christine Campbell. Housing Kim Bell was one of many people who enjoyed a delightful day of music, food and fun during the Collingwood Harvest Festival in Housing Week. Highlights of the Harvest Festival, launched by Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike, included food stalls, garden tours and live performances by bands.The Festival was one of 200 events Statewide celebrating Housing Week. Ms Pike said Housing Week recognised the fantastic work of many public housing tenants in their local and wider community. A unique partnership between the State Government, local government, community organisations and the private sector will result in $47.8 million for the construction of 50 new housing projects delivering new homes and creating additional jobs across Victoria. Funding boost gives more Victorians a home The Government has given a $3 million funding boost to a vital program helping to provide accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. Kensington redevelopment on track The first stage of tenant relocations in the $60 million redevelopment of the Holland Estate in Kensington has been completed, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. An innovative solar-powered social housing complex has won a $75,000 competition to design an environmentally sustainable neighbourhood. More help for homeless Victorians A $6.2 million government funding injection will bolster services and support for people and families experiencing homelessness, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. The Government has established Australia’s first program to help children in homeless families, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. Warrnambool wonder woman wins award A 67-year-old woman’s commitment to helping people in crisis has earned her the prestigious Frances Penington Community Award. The new Public Housing Advocacy Program will give tenants a greater say on public housing issues and more assistance to build strong local communities, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. Community Health The first stage of the $3 million Knox Community Health Service redevelopment has been officially opened by Health Minister John Thwaites. The Government has removed a frustrating and costly problem for people from rural and regional Victoria requiring specialist care at the Royal Dental Hospital. Rural Health A $2.3 million rural health grants package announced by Health Minister John Thwaites continues the expansion of health services across regional Victoria.
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