General News
Victoria’s newest hospital delivered
Victoria’s newest hospital will ensure health services will
keep pace with demand in one of Australia’s fastest growing
municipalities, says Premier Steve Bracks.
Seminar to discuss community safety
The Victorian Safe Communities Network’s second annual conference
will be held on Wednesday, November 17.
Moe call centre wins national award
A Moe-based call centre operated by the Victorian Office of Housing
has been recognised as the best new teleservices centre in the Australian
Teleservices Association’s (ATA) 2004 National Awards.
Travel grants for health professionals
Victoria’s most promising health professionals will go overseas
to increase innovation and improve patient care under the State
Government’s Travelling Fellowship program.
Forum focus on palliative care
A suggestion that adopting palliative approaches across the healthcare
sector may have watered down this specialist field—making it
a less-attractive discipline for young students—will be addressed
in a Monash University forum.
Multicultural council gains new expertise
Multicultural groups will benefit from the appointment of new members
to the Ministerial Advisory Council for Cultural and Linguistic
Diversity (MACCALD).
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Metropolitan Health
Austin Health Research Fellow recognised
Austin Health Endocrin-ology Research Fellow Dr Roger Zebaze has
been awarded the Outstanding Abstract Award by the Australian and
New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS).
Children’s research unique
In an Australian first, children with muscular dystrophy will take
part in an international clinical research program at the Royal
Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Austin camera goes through the roof
It took a crane, a team of workers and a hole in the roof for Austin
Health’s Department of Nuclear Medicine to install its new
two-tonne diagnostic machine at the Repatriation Hospital.
Grants for trauma staff
Two Alfred Hospital staff have received travel grants to study
trauma techniques and workplace practice in the United States and
the UK.
Million dollar Frankston ladies keep
hospital in the pink
Frankston Hospital’s Pink Ladies have raised $900,000 in just
two years.
Public Health
Three-year plan tackles asthma admissions
Hospital admissions for children with asthma are expected to fall
significantly under a new three-year project launched by Minister
for Health Bronwyn Pike.
Forum looks at future thinking on
alcohol
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) will host the three-day, international
Thinking Drinking: Achieving cultural change by 2020 conference
in Melbourne between February from 21 and 23.
Safe sex message for young women
Royal Women’s Hospital program absolutely women’s
health will host The Condom Dialogues—absolutely live
@ the Women’s.
Vegies left off menu
Young adult men are jeopardising their health with only two per
cent eating enough fruit and vegetables, according to latest research.
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Disability Services
Millions more for disability aids
A $5 million Government boost will give more than 5,000 Victorians
disability specialist aids and equipment to improve their quality
of life.
Centre equips people who have a disability
A new service in Blackburn will enable people with disabilities
in the eastern suburbs to access specialised equipment to increase
their independence.
Pupils tuck in to healthy food
Munch ‘n’ Crunch is not just a school tuckshop
but an exciting and innovative community project designed to encourage
children to eat healthy and nutritious lunches and snacks.
Yooralla in call for carers
Yooralla’s Family Options program is seeking new carers to
provide long-term or respite care for young people with a disability.
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Community Care
Professionals collaborate to reach
families
The Family Support Innovation Projects’ Working with Hard-to-engage
Clients forum was a key event of Child Protection Week.
Preschool marks 40th anniversary
Past and present families and students helped Kananook Preschool
celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Legislative reform for child protection
system
The Government will reform Victoria’s child protection laws
to better protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children.
Domestic violence help at hand
A new resource kit funded by the Government will help local communities
tackle domestic violence.
Community Health
Breast screen unit goes mobile
Forty percent of women in the 50 to 69 year age group are not taking
advantage of free breast screening services, according to the latest
BreastScreen Victoria statistics.
Brochure translates into better
health
Eastern Health’s Transcultural Services Unit has developed
a brochure in 14 languages to inform patients they are entitled
to a professional interpreter.
Boy, life isn’t easy
‘Being a male in today’s society isn’t always
what it’s cracked up to be. It can be tough, competitive and
sometimes pretty scary. Lots of things happen to boys that are confusing
and sometimes very hurtful. This can sometimes make it harder for
young men to form and keep good relationships with each other and
with women.’
Aged Care
Falls projects keep seniors on their
feet
Minister for Aged Care Gavin Jennings has announced more than half
a million dollars in grants for nine falls prevention projects across
Victoria to minimise injuries among older Victorians.
Display raises dementia awareness
Dementia could become the largest cause of ill-health in Victorian
women and a rising risk among men within 12 years, says Aged Care
Minister Gavin Jennings.
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Housing
New accommodation for older Geelong
citizens
Jean Bond’s new home has space, light and nice neighbours.
Atherton Estate residents share
experiences and talent
The Fitzroy Town Hall came alive as residents from the Atherton
Gardens public housing estate and members of the Fitzroy community
staged a three-night season of Inside Out.
Mildura units to keep Mallee kids
under cover
A four-year partnership between Kids Under Cover and Mallee Accommodation
and Support Program has resulted in the opening of the Davison Family
Units in Mildura.
Mental Health
High stress linked to schizophrenia
In a world first, Melbourne researchers have discovered brain changes
that may be linked to high stress levels in young people as they
develop schizophrenia.
Expressions exhibition to promote
mental health
People with a mental illness, carers and artists working in the
mental health area are invited to submit artwork for an inaugural
art exhibition.
Rural and Regional Health
Rural child training treatment first
Video links and a fast-track treatment calculator will help clinicians
in rural and remote areas of south-west Victoria better treat child
emergency cases.
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Millions
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