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General News
Our fresh new look
After six years, we have decided on a new look for our Department
of Human Services publication–modern, fresh and even easier
to read.
Ambulance bypass, waiting lists down
Ambulance bypass continues to drop in Victorian public hospitals
with waiting lists and emergency room waiting times also down despite
a big increase in numbers of emergency patients, the latest quarterly
Hospital Services Report shows.
Anne’s initiative earns recognition
A personal and professional commitment to increasing the employment
of Aboriginal people by the Department of Human Services has led
to Anne Minos’ nomination for an award recognising leadership
in promoting workforce diversity.
New
research hub on killer diseases
Some of the world's most
deadly diseases will come under a new level of scrutiny with the
establishment of the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct.
Family event at children’s farm
A Possum Hunt puppet show will be among highlights for children
at a Family Day at Collingwood Children’s Farm on Thursday,
July 11 as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Privacy law now becomes personal
‘Can I show my clients information I hold about them?’
is a question frequently asked by the Department of Human Services’
funded agencies.
Nurses launch back attack
A ‘back attack’ program for nurses has received a $1.5
million boost after Health Minister John Thwaites said preliminary
results of a prevention campaign showed a 74 per cent reduction
in injuries.
Nursing home site selected
Australia’s first nursing home built specifically for low-income
frail older people will be located in Avondale Heights.
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Public Health
Drug projects strengthen ethnic
communities
More ethnic communities will be better armed to prevent the vicious
cycle of drugs through Government-funded projects tailored to local
needs.
Women’s health plan for eastern
suburbs
Improving women’s emotional and mental health and wellbeing
will be a key priority in the planning of women’s health services
in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Smoking reforms to be extended
Some 5,000 pubs, clubs, bingo halls and gaming venues, including
Crown Casino, will have to provide smoke-free areas by September
1 under the toughest anti-smoking reforms in Australia.
Plan acts on alcohol abuse
Heavy drinkers in the Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite areas
are the target of an alcohol and drug action plan.
Timely alert on poison mushrooms
Recent rains followed by warm weather have created ideal growing
conditions for poisonous mushrooms, Victoria’s acting Chief
Health Officer Dr John Carnie has warned.
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Community Health
Euroa students show how it’s
done
You can do it—with persistence, organisation, confidence and
a commitment to getting along.
Senior Victorians
Community safety advice for older
Victorians
Older people are more likely to be duped by a bogus tradesperson
than to become a victim of robbery or assault, says Minister for
Senior Victorians Christine Campbell.
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DisAbility Services
Centre a model for early education
On first appearances Yooralla’s Narre Warren Central Preschool
looks like any other kindergarten.
Staff show a latte talent
Coffee lovers in Parkdale are being served by a new café
staffed by eight young people with a disability.
Encouraging active social lives
Lunch, dinner and disco outings, sports days, basketball coaching
sessions and yoga classes—these are some of the diverse activities
made available for people with a disability in Western Metropolitan
Region through the Activate.COM program.
Community Care
Family violence concerns tackled
A unique, indigenous-led taskforce will address the trauma of family
violence within Aboriginal communities.
Language bridges cultural barriers
Koorie Early Childhood Field Officer (KECFO) Lynne Dent has introduced
the traditional Ganai language to 20 preschools in Gippsland.
Conference to discuss foster care
topics
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) State Conference
on Saturday, June 22, will feature workshops on a wide range of
topics.
Neighbourhood Houses wired to the
world
Neighbourhood House Week has highlighted the result of the Government’s
$6.5 million investment in connecting Neighbourhood Houses across
Victoria to the internet.
Public Housing
Violet is 100 and still kicking goals
Violet Lee received the best present and the biggest surprise on
her 100th birthday–a visit from South Melbourne football great,
Bobby Skilton.
Help
for homeless young people
A funding grant of $112,340
to the WAYSS agency will provide crisis response and support services
to homeless young people in the Cities of Casey and Cardinia.
Metropolitan Health
New bus service links health sites
Peninsula Health Service is sponsoring a weekday bus service for
easier access to health services on the Mornington Peninsula.
New day dawns for Mercy mums
Mother’s Day was a cause for double celebration for mother
of Oliver, Jacqui McGregor.
Special service for veterans
The friendship that developed between veterans Les Platt and Cedric
Seakins helped them cope with treatment at the Peter MacCallum Cancer
Institute.
Garden gift for hospital
The Royal Children’s Hospital has received a very special
gift—a garden!
Web serves women well
The Royal Women’s Hospital in Carlton is embracing technology
and increasing women’s access to health information.
Surgery seen via satellite
Monash Medical Centre was a focus of international attention when
a team of interventional cardiologists performed ground-breaking
cardiac and coronary procedures live via satellite to a conference
of cardiologists in Paris.
New head for eye and ear hospital
Graeme Houghton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of The
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Building milestone for Austin Hospital
The backbone of Australia's largest hospital project has been cemented
with Health Minister John Thwaites overseeing the first concrete
pour on the $325 million construction site at the Austin hospital.
Dogs and kids meet Dr Harry
Dr Harry Cooper, host of Channel 7’s Harry’s Practice,
has launched the Dogs ‘n’ Kids education resource at Royal
Children's Hospital.
Rural and Regional Health
Country practice suits this doctor
perfectly
Dr Cathy Woolner and her husband, David, arrived in Australia from
the UK in October 2000 after Cathy responded to an advertisement
for the Victorian Overseas Trained Doctors Rural Recruitment Scheme.
Forums discuss arthritis management
Public seminars organised by Arthritis Victoria’s Rural and
Regional Education Program (RARE) attracted 160 service users and
60 health professionals in Wangaratta.
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