News - 5 October 2011
5 October 2011
- News in Brief
- News at HealthWest
- Integrated Health Promotion
- Integrated Chronic Disease Management
- Population Health Planning
- Service Coordination
- For Your Diary
- Grants
- Call for Papers
- National
- Statewide
- Regional/Local
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News in Brief
National Health Reform Briefings
The Health Reform Transition Office recently concluded a series of briefings across Australia on the new National Health Reform Agreement
Questions taken on notice during the briefings between 29 August and 2 September can now be accessed under National Health Reform Briefings on the Your Health website
News at HealthWest
HealthWest Response to Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2011-2015
HealthWest are formulating a response to the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, as advertised in last fortnight's Welcome to Wednesday. Thank you to all our members who attended the lunchtime workshop on Monday 3 October or have emailed comments for inclusion.
The timeline for submission has been extended to 31 October 2011.
More info: We welcome any further contributions from members, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A draft of the response will be circulated next week, which will also provide an opportunity to further contribute to the final submission.
HealthWest Shared Priority Forum - Looking Forward Together
The next Shared Priority Forum 'Looking Forward Together - Setting the Priorities 2012-2015' is focused on the next HealthWest Strategic Plan. The forum will provide HealthWest members with an opportunity to:
- Contribute to setting the shared priorities of the Partnership for the next 3 years (2012-2015)
- Contribute to formulating the objectives within the shared priorities
- Contribute to joining up the ing strategies that link our work in prevention, health promotion, early intervention and treatment
When: 9:30am-1pm (shared lunch 12:30-1pm), Wednesday 9 November
Where: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Central Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
More info: Download flyer. RSVP by 2 November to HealthWest website. Contact Jenny Reimers or Libby Jewson for more information, phone 9017 5843.
Integrated Health Promotion
Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Western Region – Planning Workshop
Women’s Health West and the Western Region Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Working Group are holding a workshop bringing together organisations involved in SRH promotion to start building an integrated action plan to redress SRH inequities in the western region.
The workshop provides an opportunity to discuss sexual and reproductive health, its impacts and to clarify what role of local government and community in addressing these issues.
When: 9.30am-4pm, Thursday 20 October 2011
Where: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre (Meeting Rooms 3 & 4), 115 Civic Parade, Altona
Cost: Free
More Info: RSVP by 12 October to Anna Vu at
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or phone 9689 9588.
Sharing the evidence - preventing violence against women
VicHealth is holding a stakeholder forum showcasing a selection of the primary prevention of violence against women projects funded under Respect, Responsibility and Equality Phase II, to share in their learning.
A research leader has supported the funded projects to evaluate the impact of their work and contribute to the evidence base for primary prevention activities. These projects form part of a body of work designed to consolidate practice and support the development of sustained changes in policy to prevent violence against women.
When: 9.30am-4.30pm, Thursday 20 October 2011
Where: 242 Conference Centre (Theatrette), 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
More info: RSVP by Tuesday 11 October to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 0408 147 914. Visit the VicHealth website
Western Region Food Access Profiles
The HealthWest Food Security Network has now completed a set of factsheets that profile food access across the six local government areas across the western metropolitan region of Melbourne. The Food Access Profiles map the locations of fruit and vegetable outlets, as well as takeaway outlets, highlighting the areas and populations vulnerable to food insecurity. Additionally, the profiles make recommendations for food security action in each local government area.
More info: The Food Access Profiles can be downloaded from the HealthWest website
HealthWest response to the new Victorian Alcohol and Drug Strategy now available
HealthWest has provided a response to the new Victorian whole of government community consultation on alcohol and drugs.
More info: The response is now available on the HealthWest website.
Integrated Chronic Disease Management
Community and Planned Activity Group Guide for the West
The Community and Planned Activity Groups: An Activity Guide for the West provides group coordinators in the West with low cost activity ideas which are appropriate for the diverse range of people who attend community and Planned Activity Groups.
More info: Download a copy for the HealthWest website. Bound hard copies are available by contacting James Dunne, Acting Prevention Coordinator, on 9017 5843 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Online material available for self-management
The Chronic Illness Alliance Self Management Special Interest Group has circulated information about the Scottish Government's Aliss project, which is aimed at providing a reliable index of online material on self-management.
New Health Coach role at Djerriwarrh Health Services
This new role aims to provide a service for clients with early stage chronic disease and/or multiple risk factors for health. This position will utilise principles of self-management to support clients to make changes which support better health and wellbeing.
More Info: Contact Helen Borg, Health Coach, DjHS – ph 93619397 Tues, Wed Thurs
Reminder: Service Coordination and Integrated Chronic Disease Management (ICDM) Survey
The Department of Health annually conducts a survey of Service Coordination & ICDM practice in Primary Care Partnership member agencies. The aim is to support continuous improvement in the quality of practice to provide consumers with a seamless integrated service response.
This is an opportunity to get a picture of how Service Coordination is practiced by your agency, for example: response time to referrals, feedback to referral, multi-agency care planning and compliance to privacy requirements.
The survey and further information can be accessed on the Department of Health website. The timeline for completion is by the 31st Oct 2011.
More info: If you have any questions or would like assistance with survey completion, please contact Libby Jewson or Agnieszka Kleparska, phone 9017 5843, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Population Health Planning
'Policy into Practice’: World Conference on Social Determinants of Health discussion paper released
The World Health Organisation has released a discussion entitled ‘Closing the Gap: Policy into practice on social determinants of health’ prior to its upcoming conference on the same topic. The discussion paper provides guidance on how countries can implement action on social determinants of health, including the recommendations of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health.
More info: Download the discussion paper from the WHO website
Service Coordination
First Active Service Model Forum Report available
The report and evaluation from the Active Service Model Forum, held 6 September is now available on the HealthWest website.
More info: Contact Jane Rossiter, phone 9017 5843 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Working with People with Hoarding Behaviours DVD
Southern Metropolitan Region HACC Training in partnership with the Inner South Community Health Service present a new DVD to support working with people with hoarding behaviours.
The Working with People with Hoarding Behaviours DVD explores hoarding with a range of experts and care providers who have worked with people who hoard. Some people with hoarding behaviours also share their personal insights.There are also two resource documents available: Discussion and Reflection Questions and Useful Resources.
This DVD can be used as a learning resource within a team or by individuals. The Discussion and Reflection Questions have been designed for use prior to viewing the DVD and at the conclusion of each of the five sections. Useful Resources includes a definition of compulsive hoarding, links to websites, materials and ideas for future steps. It can be printed via a computer.
Cost: $15.00 per DVD + $5.50 standard postage + $2.00 insurance ($22.50 per DVD)
More info: Online DVD order form. Contact Linda Eames, RTO Coordinator, Vision Australia, phone 9864 9383.
Reminder: Service Coordination and Integrated Chronic Disease Management (ICDM) Survey
The Department of Health annually conducts a survey of Service Coordination & ICDM practice in Primary Care Partnership member agencies. The aim is to support continuous improvement in the quality of practice to provide consumers with a seamless integrated service response.
This is an opportunity to get a picture of how Service Coordination is practiced by your agency, for example: response time to referrals, feedback to referral, multi-agency care planning and compliance to privacy requirements.
The survey and further information can be accessed on the Department of Health website. The timeline for completion is by the 31st Oct 2011
More info: If you have any questions or would like assistance with survey completion, please contact Libby Jewson or Agnieszka Kleparska at HealthWest Partnership, phone 9017 5843, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For Your Diary
Statewide
Advocacy in Health Promotion Workshop
The ‘Advocacy in Health Promotion’ workshop provides a framework and tools for developing an advocacy campaign and highlight the essential elements of successful advocacy. The workshop covers:
What is advocacy and how does it fit into health promotion practice?
Where should advocacy be targeted for the best results?
Developing an advocacy campaign
Techniques for advocacy – what to expect, practical tips
This workshop draws on Women’s Health Victoria’s experience of advocacy during the campaign for abortion law reform in Victoria.
When: 9.30am-1pm, Tuesday 11 October 2011
Where: Women’s Health Victoria, Level 8 / 255 Bourke St, Melbourne
Cost: $66
More Info: Visit the Women's Health Victoria website
Seminar: Snack foods and soft drinks- Access, consumption and obesity
When: 4.30 - 6.30pm, 12 October 2011
Where: Deakin University Melbourne City Centre, Level 3, 550 Bourke St Melbourne
Cost: Free
More info: RSVP by 3 October online. Contact Cathy Cooper, phone 92445027 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mental health and women seminar
WIRE Women’s Information is holding a seminar on mental health and women. Matilda Robinson has Bipolar disorder. She will share her experience of years of misdiagnoses and her final diagnosis of Bipolar about three years ago. Isabell Collins, Director of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council, will speak from the professional perspective of mental health and women.
When: Tuesday 11th October 2011 at 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Where: The Atrium, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (Level 5, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne – near Melbourne Central station)
Cost: free
More Info: RSVP online or via email to
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or phone (03) 9921 0878. Visit the WIRE website
Community Consultation: The rights of older people
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission wants to learn more about the human rights issues affecting older Victorians.Three methods of providing views and perspectives on the issues are available: a community consultation, an online survey and a discussion webpage.
Community consultation
This special forum will be opened by Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon. Susan Ryan, AO. This is a free event, with morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch provided.
When: 9am–4pm, Friday 28 October. Registration from 9am, forum starts at 9.30am.
Where: Crest and Medallion rooms, Etihad Stadium, 740 Bourke St, Docklands
Special requirements: The venue is fully accessible. Please advise us when registering if you have any dietary or accessibility requirements, or need any other support to participate.
RSVP by Friday 21 October. Phone 9032 3430 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Survey
The survey will be available from 1 October on the Commission website . Paper versions are available by phoning 1300 891 848 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Discussion webpage
A discussion webpage is available for comments or to read what others are saying. Visit the Commission website.
Regional/Local
Arthritis Victoria: Workshop in Werribee
This seminar is for those in the Werribee community who live with arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition and is focused on managing pain and fatigue, staying active and healthy eating.
When: 1:30pm -4.30pm Saturday 22 October 2011
Where: Wayaperri House, 106 Duncans Road, Werribee
Cost: $5 (light afternoon tea provided), Health care card holders and family members and carers - no charge
More info: RSVP by Tuesday 18 October 2011 to the Program Administrator, phone 8531-8000 or email
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NWMR Mental Health Forum - CMHPSCI Focus
The Department of Health is holding a Mental Health Forum. This event is in two parts - Part A will commence with a wider NWMR Mental Health Forum audience and a focus on strategic directions, and part B will move to information sharing and a workshop on Community Mental Health Planning and Service Coordination Initiative (CMHPSCI) projects. Please see the audience attachment for more details.
When: 19 October 2011, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm (morning tea and lunch provided)
Where: Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE Conference Centre 77-91 St Georges Road, Preston Vic 3072
Cost: free
More Info: RSVP to Bryn Williams, Project Officer, CHMPSCI NWMR on 9412 2718 or
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