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PRIMARY CARE PARTNERSHIPS - MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Seven rural PCPs commissioned an independent review (Making the Invisible Visible) to advocate rural PCP governance groups’ vision of a future partnership model that is supportive of a place-based approach to deliver Victorian health priorities. The original audience of this review was DHHS to ensure the views of partner organisations inform decisions about the future of the PCP platform. Making the Invisible Visible has been adapted for publication and all commentary in relation to commissioning and funding bodies have been removed. Please click Making the Invisible Visible to see the report into the partnership approach of seven rural & regional primary care partnerships in Victoria. |
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Woomelang – 17 & 18 September from 9am to 4pm
Edenhope – 23 & 24 September from 9am to 5pm
For more information please contact Lissy Johns at Wimmera PCP on (03) 5362 3446 or email lissy.johns@wimmerapcp.org.au
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Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start by Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative
Delkaia have been named as finalists in this year's Victorian Early Years Awards. They were nominated for their outstanding contributions to the early childhood sector.
Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative has improved outcomes for Aboriginal children and families in the Horsham and surrounding shires through the Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start program.
Award winners in each category will receive up to $15,000 to continue their exceptional work. They have partnered with Babaneek, Horsham Rural City Council, Wimmera Southern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network, Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Limited, Koorie Engagement Support Officers, Horsham District Kindergarten Association and Koorie Preschool Assistants.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 22 October at the National Gallery of Victoria. For more details on this year’s finalists, see:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/Pages/veya-finalists-2019.aspx
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Let's Read Wimmera by Wimmera Southern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network
The Let's Read Wimmera program has also been named as finalists in this years Victorian Early Years Awards.
Let's Read Wimmera was established in 2014 to improve children's literacy across the Wimmera community. A Let's Read partnership was set up in each of the Hindmarsh, Horsham, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack Shires to deliver the Let's Read program.
The program delivers support, books and resources to families at four key ages and stages Maternal and Child Health checks. Families receive the resources and support for their babies at four months, 12 months, 18 months and three and a half years from Maternal Child Health Nurses. More than 7,440 Let's Read resource bags have been distributed to families through the program.
The LLEN worked In partnership with Hindmarsh Shire Council, Horsham Rural City Council, West Wimmera Shire Council, Yarriambiack Shire Council, West Wimmera Health Service, Wimmera Regional Library Corporation, Wimmera schools and kindergartens, Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative, Horsham Sports and Community Club and The Smith Family and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
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The Wimmera River Challenge - Friday 15th and 16th of November at Dimboola Caravan Park, Dimboola
You are invited to participate in our annual event commencing with a Community Lunch at 12pm on Friday. After our Community lunch, everyone will be invited to be part of our annual corporate challenge and partake in the fun and games that pursue. This day time event will create an opportunity for you to promote your service/organisation and network with community. Ultimately assisting in the breaking down barriers and improving relationships.
Many members of Goolum Goolum staff and community will then be staying overnight camping at Dimboola Caravan Park on Friday. There will be a range of activities (both cultural & non-cultural) for all ages present.
All members of the community are also invited to our Saturday morning event for local Indigenous families to be involved with Police & other Service providers, in a leisurely Kayak/Canoe trip along the Wimmera River at Dimboola. Saturday activities will start with an 8am breakfast, followed by a Welcome to all at the Caravan Park, then we start our canoeing adventure from Horseshoe Bend campsite & continue to paddle the 10 kilometres to Dimboola Rowing sheds. We will have lunch at the rowing sheds.
We expect over 150 people to attend the Challenge from across the Wimmera and Western Victoria over the two days.
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Major sponsor of this event is Dhelk Dja (formally GIFVAG) and Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative, however we are forever looking for financial support from services/organisations and/or major in-kind support. This support will be acknowledged on our annual ‘Wimmera River Challenge’ commemorative shirt. (Time and spots are limited to acknowledge this support, as shirt printing needs to be finalised by 15th September.)
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Do you need a break from caring role for someone you love? Short-term funding is available to support you in your caring role. Call GCH on 03 5358 7400 to know more about our Carer Support service.
Our service helps carers of all ages with:
* respite
* service connection and referrals
* tips and education for you to look after yourself and somebody you love
* navigate the aged care system
* funding to alleviate pressing needs related to your caring role
We will work with you to ensure your wellbeing and that of people you love and care for.
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Carers and the Carer Gateway Roadshow - Horsham Session 1
FREE sessions for carers by Carers Victoria: Understanding the new Integrated Carer Support Service
The Australian Government has re-designed services for carers to better suit carers needs. Under the new arrangements, funding for existing services are being merged into a single Carer Gateway which will commence rolling-out in November.
Who should attend: The program is designed for families and carers wanting to understand the changes to Carers Services.
Topics include
- Understanding how carers support is changing
- Understanding when and how transition will occur
- Introduction to the services and supports, and how to access them
For further information please phone Education Services on 1800 514 845.
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Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan.
Western Victoria PHN are conducting a consultation on the the development of the Regional Mental Health & Suicide Plan. They encourage broad participation and are particularly interested in receiving feedback from people with lived experience.
The survey is open until October 25th.
Access the survey here: https://www.meetingplacewestvicphn.com.au/Regional-MH-and-SP-Plan-Consultation-2019
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Minding Your MInd
Come and join us for 'Minding Your Mind', a wonderful FREE community evening set along the tranquil Dimboola River.
Together, this farming rural community will share in the story of local celebrity - The Naked Farmer, while looking at what services are available locally to strengthen and care for our mental health.
The evening will also be filled with opportunity for community members to network, chat, share in good food, and have a laugh.
This event has been made possible with VFF Over the Farm Gate Funding and also the support and funding from our local Wimmera Primary Care Partnership.
Wednesday 2nd October @7pm @ Dimboola Rowing Club Rooms, Dimboola.
Register here.
For more information contact Nicole Miller on 0427 894 229 or email nicole.miller@whcg.org.au
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Second Series ILC Workshops
The Second Series workshops will be happening on the following dates:
Monday - 23 September – Civic Centre, 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham (10am-3pm)
Booking have now opened and you can book at the following link https://www.cvent.com/c/express/0239e85a-070d-4891-b317-6dc5e9f4ccef
Please invite partners that you are thinking about working with for your potential Projects
The things that we will be covering at this workshops will be-
- Explore grant guidelines for economic and community participation grant opportunities
- Explore grant opportunities for mainstream capacity building Health and touch on individual capacity building grants
- Utilise worksheets to progress the development of major sections of your grant applications
- Dive into the pointy end of evaluation and budget development
- Sharing our secrets for secure success with ILC
- We will also be sharing the success MAV and Bendigo applications, so you can use these as a guide when you are putting your application (Or supporting others)
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Thunderstorm asthma campaign
The Victorian Government has launched the 2019 public health campaign to raise awareness of thunderstorm asthma.
Campaign resources including posters and a brochure, are available in 15 languages and can be downloaded here. Community information is also available on the Better Health Channel here.
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painTRAINER is A FREE interactive, online program based on scientific research that teaches you effective strategies to manage your pain.
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NDSS Australian Diabetes Map
The Australian Diabetes Map is the only national map monitoring the prevalence of diabetes in Australia. It is a dynamic reference tool for the whole community, helping people better understand the impact of diabetes on Australia link |
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The Swimming and Water Safety Team are excited to announce the launch of their NEW ‘ Swimming and Water Safety Toolkit’ webpage.
The webpage is home to free resources, support information and case studies for delivering quality schools swimming and water safety programs.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES |
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TOGETHER BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE YOUTH SECTOR - ONLINE RESOURCE
Together: Building an Inclusive Youth Sector is an online resource that has been designed by young people with disability in collaboration with youth workers for the Victorian youth sector.
Check it out at Youth Affairs Council Victoria - Together. |
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The question "What will Australia be like...economically, socially and environmentally in 2060?" has been the question investigated by CSIRO after the first 2015 Australian National Outlook, which attempted to understand and analyse the connections in Australia's physical economy for decades into the future.
Click here for further details; Australian National Outlook 2019 |
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AUSTRALIA'S LONG TERM NATIONAL HEALTH PLAN
For the first time, mental health will be rated equally alongside physical health in the Australian Government's Long-Term National Health Plan. Charting the way forward over the next 3-10 years in key areas of mental health, primary care, hospitals, preventive health and medical research. Please see attached media release for further information and / or click the link for the Long Term National Health Plan online.
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Download the latest hep B & C infographic
LATEST FACTS: Close to 80% of people living with hepatitis B in Australia are not engaged in care. Read |
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The HEART Online toolkit
Heart Online is a practical toolkit for health professionals, which focuses on heart disease prevention, rehabilitation and heart failure management.
More info. |
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New resource: Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Read our new guide to help address Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. Understand the disease and potential treatment options. Details | download |
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Join more than 400 sporting clubs across Victoria who refuse sports betting sponsorship and help young people understand that sport and betting don’t have to go together.
SIGN UP and receive access to free resources and support materials. |
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Both the international and Australian research show the importance of ageing well, but we don’t know enough about what older people themselves think are the most important areas of focus.
Victorian seniors are invited to have their say to inform the work of the Commissioner for Senior Victorians.
An online survey which is completely anonymous and takes around five minutes to complete is now open at the Seniors Victoria website.
Access the survey. |
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SCV seeking consumers
Safer Care Victoria aim to improve quality and safety in Victorian healthcare, and are seeking consumers to join their Cardiac Clinical Network committees.
More information here. |
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28-30 October, Adelaide
Shining a light on the challenges and opportunities in Australian rural health care
Hear insights from experts who are working to improve mental health services within rural and remote areas and discover what you can do to provide and advocate for equal mental health care for all Australians at the 2019 Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium.
Australians living and working in rural and remote areas are only able to access mental health services at a fifth of the rate of those in urban areas. This inequality poses serious risks for a large population of Australians, resulting in increased suffering of those seeking help, support and treatment for mental health issues.
Connect with professionals working to advance the services and support mental health receives in rural and remote areas, from renowned keynote speakers and industry workers through to government, academics, researchers and individual service providers.
Register now. |
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scholarships, grants, awards etc |
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The Victorian Honour Roll of Women acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of women in Victoria.
Nominations for the 2020 Victorian Honour Roll of Women are now open.
Nominate now Nominations open: Thursday 11 July 2019
Nominations close: Sunday 15 September 2019
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Apply by 14 October 2019.
Youth Week grants are available to fund events that celebrate and recognise the contribution of young people to their community. Event ideas should:
- include young people in event planning and delivery
- promote positive images of young people by showcasing their talents, achievements and contribution to the community
- support young people to express their ideas
- provide opportunities to have youth voice heard within the community.
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Have you got a design challenge that's a thorn in your side? Maybe you need a cool pitch doc to bring in some $, a groovy event logo, a report for the boss, a strategy for a membership drive? Whatever it is, Involve can help! Enter their competition here. |
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The Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program is an Australian Government initiative that is managed by Sport Australia in partnership with the Office for Women.
In 2020 the WLIS program will offer the following:
- Leadership Workshops for individuals and organisations, and
- Development Grants for individuals and organisations.
APPLY HERE |
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Men as Role Models for Preventing Violence against Women and their Children
Funding of $2.472 million GST exclusive (across FY2019–20 to FY2021–22) has been committed to develop and deliver primary prevention activities that encourage men to be positive role models. Organisations are invited to apply for funding to deliver innovative primary prevention activities that involve men as positive role models to drive changes in the behaviours and attitudes that contribute to violence against women and children. |
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Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) - Victoria
Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) is a targeted grant program, designed to support projects and activities that benefit and support older people living in small rural and remote communities.
The 2019 CARA program is now open and closes 5pm AEST Tuesday, 24 September. Click here for more information. |
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If your not-for-profit organisation or community group dreams of helping to create brighter futures for Australians or a more active community or support others to live better we want to hear about it.
Apply here. |
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Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) are still accepting applications for Financial Assistance of up to $2,000 for rural/regional Victorian workers looking to enhance their skills or experience in sexual health.
Applications will be accepted until 31 December 2019 or until funds are exhausted.
MORE INFO AND APPLICATION FORM HERE |
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days to raise awareness September 2019 |
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