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General News Swim star Susie champions oral health Swim champion Susie O’Neill was the star of the Dental Health Week launch at Footscray West Primary School on August 6. Health Commissioner funded for privacy role The Health Services Commissioner will take on a key role in ensuring that agencies and professionals observe privacy requirements when handling sensitive health information. Staff from the School of Social Science and Planning at RMIT University have developed a unique postgraduate degree. Badges in the shape of bowler hats are becoming a popular accessory as they go on sale to promote Brain Injury Awareness Week. Service delivery agencies will be linked with the Department of Human Services and each other through the internet-based Funded Agency Channel being developed by the Department’s Business Development Branch. Acute Health Emergency services receive boost at Royal Melbourne Services for emergency patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital received a boost with the official opening of a new Short Stay Unit. New system aims to streamline data flow A Department of Human Services system that collects and reports on hospital activity and financial data has gone live on the internet. Research first for Peter MacCallum The Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute (PMCI) has appointed Professor Sanchia Aranda as its inaugural Director of Cancer Nursing Research. West Gippsland hospital upgrade The $6 million redevelopment of the West Gippsland Hospital had transformed an ageing facility into a modern hospital that would meet the needs of its community well into the future, says Health Minister John Thwaites. Scheme sees specialists in country Five trainee medical specialists will be placed in regional hospitals as part of a major drive to encourage young doctors to practise in the country. Aged Care Innovative plan to generate jobs for older people A dynamic new project to combat ageist attitudes among employers and get more older people into the workforce has been launched by Housing and Aged Care Minister Bronwyn Pike. $2.88 million facility for Inglewood A $2.88 million acute hospital and nursing home facility will provide care in comfortable new accommodation for the residents of Inglewood and surrounding districts. Palliative care chair honours nurse heroine A commitment to meeting needs and providing optimum palliative care services to the community has resulted in the launch of the Vivian Bullwinkel Chair in Palliative Care Nursing. Public Health The Government will give the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society of Victoria $90,000 over three years to better support the 10,000 Victorians who suffer from the debilitating illness. Organisers of the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria’s Relay for Life aim to raise $1.5 million from events at 20 venues during 2001–2002. Quit campaign targets Victorian parents An emotive new television advertising campaign encourages Victorian parents to quit smoking. Nurse tells of the reality of smoking Nurse Manager of the Peter MacCallum Lung Cancer Unit Ingrid Plueckhahn has seen the grim results of smoking. People with HIV/AIDS have shown their commitment to art and life through a newly-created mosaic. Loddon Mallee communities to lead the way in fight on drugs Six projects in the Loddon Mallee region have been funded with $330,000 over three years from the Government as part of an extensive grassroots community campaign designed to fight the drug problem. Drug safety service meets specific needs The City of Greater Dandenong’s new Drug Safety Service would put seven more workers on the ground to provide assertive outreach to drug users and reduce drug-related harm, says Health Minister John Thwaites.
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Mental Health Delegates to the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses annual conference will be invited to examine current practice and find ways of incorporating new techniques in the future. Women gain insight into body image Family group support sessions could help women experiencing weight gain as a side effect of psychiatric medication. New mental health unit for Dandenong The Government will spend $500,000 to provide a more dignified, secure environment for Dandenong Hospital mental health patients, says Health Minister John Thwaites. DisAbility Services A panel discussion around topics such as education, nutrition and medical and adult issues will be a feature of an information forum for parents and carers of people with Down syndrome. Minister for Community Services Christine Campbell has announced the appointment of Keran Howe as the new head of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council. Housing Homework help program a hit with students A community homework help project for children living in public housing in North Fitzroy has exceeded all expectations, says Housing Minister Bronwyn Pike. Joint venture aids low-income singles A new $2.6 million social housing project will provide shelter for disadvantaged single people in St Kilda. $47.8 million social housing plan unveiled A unique partnership between the 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. Safe haven for youth in crisis A new refuge on the outskirts of Shepparton will provide a safe haven for young people in crisis, says Housing and Aged Care Minister Bronwyn Pike. Community Care Stronger future for residential care A new system of residential care is to be established with unprecedented checks and balances on the quality of care provided to vulnerable children and young people. Volunteers from metropolitan, regional and rural multicultural communities took part in a reception at Government House as part of ongoing celebrations marking the International Year of Volunteers (IYV). Advertising campaign targets older gamblers Older problem gamblers have been placed in the spotlight in the second phase of the Government’s hard-hitting campaign to curb problem gambling. Community Health Local communities tackle key health issues Local communities are playing a key role in tackling some of Victoria’s most significant health issues and hospital problems, says Health Minister John Thwaites. Rural Health Ballarat doctor to study asthma Brett Knight, senior medical registrar at Ballarat Health Services and advanced trainee in internal medicine at Ballarat Base Hospital, has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Rural Fellowship.
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