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General News
Indonesian hospital to breathe easier
A piece of retired equipment from Heywood Rural Health will be
put to vital use at a hospital in Indonesia.
Call for volunteers
Research project Bones for Life investigates the effectiveness
of a targeted exercise program on improving bone density in postmenopausal
women.
Radio plays about women’s health
A CD of three radio plays about women’s health is providing
advice for Filipino women.
Clinicians Health Channel has new
look and functions
The Clinicians Health Channel website has been redesigned.
Healthier neighbourhoods
Ten councils and the Department of Human Services Southern Metropolitan
Region were joint sponsors of a forum on the development of sustainable
and healthier neighbourhoods.
Nomination call for Honour Roll of
Women
The Office of Women’s Policy is calling for nominations for
the 2004 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Is there a doctor in the house?
Monash Medical School has chosen an Excellence, Innovation and
Diversity theme to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its official
opening in 1963 by Australian Nobel Prize winner Macfarlane Burnet.
Recognition honour marks 50 year nursing
career
Nada Davies’ career in nursing has spanned more than 50 years–and
she is still working.
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Public Health
Binge drinking—it won’t
impress these friends
A new $1.4 million campaign highlighting the social consequences
of teen binge drinking has been unveiled by the Minister for Health
Bronwyn Pike and the Minister for Education Services Jacinta Allan.
Dr Hall to chair peak body
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Robert Hall has been appointed
the new chair of Australia’s peak communicable diseases advisory
body, the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA).
Unique gay and lesbian health plan
unveiled
The Government has endorsed an Australia-first action plan addressing
the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
and intersex Victorians.
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Disability Services
Support information on the internet
A new website will help families of children with a disability
access quality and accurate information on services provided by
the Department of Human Services.
More funds for respite care
The Government will invest an extra $5.6 million over four years
to boost respite care services for Victorian people with disabilities
and their families.
Cooinda families show capabilities
A diverse collection of people with disabilities and their families
and friends are the focus of a new book published by Cooinda Family
Support Group.
Backyard blitzed
The backyard blitz project at Yooralla’s Glenroy Respite Home
is complete—providing a safe, integrated and fun place for
respite residents who are mobile or use a wheelchair.
Community Care
Berry Street wins training award
Berry Street Victoria has won a major Community Services and Health
Industries Training Award.
Mental Health
Community grief marks overdose
awareness day
The National Overdose Awareness Day ceremony gave people who have
lost family, friends and partners a chance to publicly express a
grief that too often was censored by social stigma, said Port Phillip
Mayor Liz Johnstone.
New youth mental health unit opens
A new purpose-built youth mental health unit has opened at Western
Hospital in Footscray.
Rural mental health conference a first
About 150 people from across Australia took part in Victoria’s
first Rural Mental Health Conference for the psychiatric disability
rehabilitation and support sector at Deakin University’s Warrnambool
campus.
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Aged Care
Resource kit improves nutrition for
older people
A new resource kit funded by the Government aims to improve the
health and wellbeing of frail older Victorians.
Wound heal research helps 25-year
leg ulcer patient
Peter, 85, lives alone in the house he grew up in, taking care
of his own small domestic needs and going on regular daily walks
up and down his small suburban street for exercise.
New health centre for Korumburra
A new community health service in Korumburra will provide high-quality
aged care and community services to local people.
Guide for dementia nurses
A new book and audio CD package comprises evidence-based chapters
on all major subjects within the field of dementia nursing.
Senior Victorians
Eye-catching info on senior population
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Senior Victorians
has developed a wall chart containing detailed information on Victoria’s
ageing population.
Elders record Aboriginal history
A powerful new book about Aboriginal elders will help build the
bridge to reconciliation in Victoria, says Minister for Aged Care
and Aboriginal Affairs Gavin Jennings.
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Public Housing
Elderly residents celebrate anniversary
More than 70 people attended a luncheon to celebrate the 15th anniversary
of a day centre for elderly residents at the 351 Barkly Street Brunswick
public housing high-rise.
Fire victim reclaims her life
A Glen Valley woman who lost her home of 50 years to bushfires
is back and rebuilding on her 240 hectare property with the help
of East Gippsland neighbours and friends and the Human Services
Department.
$398,000 facility for young people
at risk of homelessness
The Lighthouse Foundation’s new Springvale housing facility
will provide valuable accommodation and support for young people
at risk of homelessness, says Housing Minister Candy Broad.
Public housing resident achievements
acknowledged
Several public housing tenants who received the Centenary Medal
were guests of Minister for Housing Candy Broad at a Parliament
House morning tea.
Rooming house project increases
affordable housing in St Kilda
At a time when many rooming houses in inner-city Melbourne are
being closed and redeveloped for apartment living, Housing Minister
Candy Broad has opened a $3.16m rooming house redevelopment in St
Kilda.
Metropolitan Health
$6.4 million Angliss ward opens
The Angliss Hospital’s new $6.4 million rehabilitation ward
has opened for business, on time and on budget.
Rehabilitation trial proves successful
A trial osteoporosis program at Southern Health’s Parkdale
Community Rehabilitation Centre has been hailed a success.
New clinic addresses medication concerns
The Royal Children’s Hospital has launched Mothersafe—a
new service for pregnant women.
Forum looks at teen pregnancy
An absolutely women’s health audience will address
issues and trends at its Young, Pregnant and Parenting seminar on
September 17.
Women take lead roles at Northern Hospital
Professor Judy Savige has been appointed as Professor of Medicine
(Northern Hospital) at the University of Melbourne.
Booklet helps children on cancer
treatment journey
Hawthorn Football Club coach Peter Schwab launched an educational
interactive book about brain tumours at the Royal Children’s
Hospital for primary school children as a tribute to his daughter
Emily.
Rural Health
$5m project takes rural ambulances to
the airwaves
A $5 million Bracks Government initiative will modernise communications
for rural ambulances, improving coverage and making Victoria a safer
place.
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Elderly
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