http://wcm.dhs.vic.gov.au/ideasThe Bulletin provides information to the primary health sector that is relevant to the development of primary health across the state.The development of a large retirement village in a community can have significant effects on that community and their health and community services. Many PCP partners have a direct interest in the planning of this type of housing to ensure that the wider human services impacts are considered from the outset. Lower Hume PCP is hosting a one day conference on 29 August at the Darebin Arts and Cultural Centre aimed at drafting a best practice planning protocol.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/better?src=rss&id=betterThe Industry Advisors in Integrated Chronic Disease Management (ICDM) project was established to further support PCPs in their ICDM work. The Industry Advisors’ webpage has been updated this week with the addition of several resources.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/integrated?src=rss&id=integratedRead about the work being undertaken by the Primary Health Branch to improve health promotion performance measures in the sector. This project forms part of a broader plan to improve and streamline the IHP reporting system for the Primary Health Sector.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/improved?src=rss&id=improvedRead about the current analysis of the impacts achieved by the PCP Integrated Health Promotion Strategy. What are the impacts on member agencies? How successful has it been and what value has been added?http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/effectiveness?src=rss&id=effectivenessAn online Oral Health Promotion Clearinghouse has been designed to foster the development and implementation of effective prevention and oral health promotion strategies. The goal of the Clearinghouse is to link people and organisations involved in oral health promotion to resources and expertise in Australia.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/clearinghouse?src=rss&id=clearinghouseThe World Health Organization acknowledges that disasters are increasing in number and intensity, and urges that individuals, organisations and health systems all need to be prepared for these evolving threats in order to provide comprehensive responses to protect human health. The two-day short course Plan, Train, Practice: Getting your organisation ready for emergencies, is being offered by La Trobe University at its City Campus, Melbourne, on 18 and 19 August.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/prepared-for-a-local-emergency?src=rss&id=prepared-for-a-local-emergencyFind out how Integrated Health Promotion is Making a Difference: Central Bayside Community Health Services address the barriers faced by mums with young children who want to participate in physical activity.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/impact?src=rss&id=impactFoundation House is now offering a Follow-Up Practice Seminar on 14 August for workers who have completed the two-day Course for Incidental Counsellors: Skills for working with Refugee Survivors. This follow-up course will be facilitated by Conrad Aikin and Clare Lincoln, Foundation House Counsellor-Advocates who have delivered the two-day course over the last three-and-a-half years.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/skills?src=rss&id=skillsThe Centre of Research Excellence in Patient Safety, Monash University, is offering a one-day seminar. It is being held in Adelaide at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Friday 15 August 2008.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/patient-safety?src=rss&id=patient-safetyIs your service planning now for future aged care challenges? The Victorian Healthcare Association is holding a one-day seminar on 22 August.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/vha-one-day-forum?src=rss&id=vha-one-day-forumDr. Rick Kausman is facilitating a two-day training program for health professionals in Melbourne on 4 and 5 September. Rick is also presenting a half-day public forum in Melbourne on Tuesday 2 September. Both programs are presented as part of Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week.http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/ph_bulletin/if-not-dieting?src=rss&id=if-not-dieting