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General News
$1.4 billion to treat more patients
The Government will spend almost $1.4 billion over the next four
years to build new health facilities, boost hospital services, cut
waiting lists and treat more patients.
Working together the key to Regional
goodwill
Gabrielle Levine was farewelled in style as Department of Human
Services’ Western Metropolitan Region Regional Director at
a packed reception at the Maribyrnong Council.
Organisations asked for suggestions
on monitoring measures
The Department of Human Services is encouraging organisations to
give their views about its current system of monitoring funded agencies
and provide practical suggestions for improvement.
Audit of multilingual health info
The Better Health Channel is developing a centralised database
of translated health information.
Writing course brings recollections
to life
Amalia Sintihakis of Rosebud took up the Life Writing Correspondence
Course last year.
Whaddayow! It’s Mary G
Whaddayow! Mary G—the Black Queen of the Kimberley—will
grace the stage in Melbourne for the first time, as part of Reconciliation
Week.
Cultural diversity moves into the
mainstream
Feedback from human services providers, managers and practitioners
is invited on the draft Department of Human Services Cultural Diversity
Framework.
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Public Health
Teen weekly cannabis use increases
dependence risk
Weekly cannabis use during teen years increases the risk of dependence
by young adults, according to a new Victorian study of 1,600 secondary
students.
Community does better together
Four hundred heart-shaped placards provided a background of community
togetherness during Benalla district’s Grass Roots Festival.
Victorians enjoy a longer life
Victorians now live longer with men’s life-expectancy improving
faster than women.
Disability Services
$77 million boost for disability services
The Government will commit $77 million over the next four years
to deliver better services for Victorians with a disability.
Social support group offers fun and
friendship
Women’s Health West has established a free Social Support
Group for women with disabilities living in Melbourne’s outer
west, meeting every second Friday in Werribee.
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Metropolitan Health
Volunteers bring understanding to
cancer support
A new resource centre in Melbourne will provide information and
support to breast cancer sufferers and their families, from people
who have experienced breast cancer first-hand.
Take a breather
People suffering long-term respiratory problems can breathe easier
about future treatments and fewer visits to hospital, thanks to
the launch of a community-based pulmonary rehabilitation program
in north-west Melbourne.
Study looks at multiple sclerosis
Victorians with multiple sclerosis (MS) are invited to participate
in a study investigating the part played by environmental and genetic
factors in triggering the disease.
Rural and Regional Health
Goldfields hospital mines history
for 150th anniversary
Mt Alexander Hospital in Castlemaine—the fifth public hospital
established in Victoria and the first on the goldfields—is
celebrating its 150th anniversary.
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Community Care
$88 million package for Victoria’s
children
The Government will invest an extra $88 million over four years
to ensure that children across Victoria have the best start in life.
Forum focus on Islamic community
safety concerns
Islamic leaders have addressed a forum to discuss a whole-of-government
response to concerns about community safety in the western suburbs.
Innovative programs give Maribyrnong
best start
A breakfast project, a walking bus program and a playgroup for
Aboriginal children and their parents are among the Best Start initiatives
in the City of Maribyrnong.
New anti-chroming measures outlines
Officials from the departments of Human Services and Justice have
met with key groups to outline new anti-chroming measures giving
police limited powers to seize spray cans and other paraphernalia.
Info for families of problem gamblers
A new information brochure will provide financial and legal advice
to families and friends of problem gamblers.
Aged Care
Better care for older Victorians
The Government will provide $96.4 million over four years to upgrade
rural nursing homes and strengthen support services for older people
across Victoria.
Play provides a dose of laughter
The devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease and ageing on
an individual and his carer is the subject of a brave new play by
playwright and GP Ron Elisha.
Darley House residents have a ball
Baking, bocce and bingo are quickly becoming a weekly crowd-pulling
highlight at Darley House, thanks to a devoted bunch of Austin and
Repatriation Medical Centre volunteers.
HACC reforms improve services
Funding reforms to the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) will
strengthen support services for older people and people with disabilities.
Mobility trail helps handle the humps
and bumps
A new ‘mobility trail’ in Brooklyn will help seniors
and people with a disability get active.
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Housing
More for housing and help for the homeless
The Government will boost affordable housing and homelessness assistance
by providing an extra $88.8 million over four years, says Housing
Minister Candy Broad announced today.
Housing Week festivities bear fruit
More than 310 local community celebrations were held during Housing
Week in 103 locations across Victoria, organised by 156 tenant groups,
community organisations, local government bodies and Department
of Human Services Housing Offices.
Housing support services forum
A directory of housing support services will be sent to real estate
rental property managers in the Sunbury area following a forum organised
by Sunbury Housing Group during Housing Week.
Water saving system for housing estates
An innovative water conservation system that will save thousands
of dollars and millions of litres of water will be rolled out across
Melbourne’s high-rise public housing estates.
Community contributions earn Housing
Week award
Two public housing tenants who have worked tirelessly to assist
their local community were joint winners of the annual Frances Penington
Award.
Boost for young people in public housing
A $90,000 youth initiative will increase confidence, involvement
and leadership skills of young people living in public housing estates.
Mental Health
Research links work and mental health
Australians spend more hours working than people of any country
other than Korea—and they are not happy about it.
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Forum
focuses on Islamic community safety concerns
