Murray PHN Newsletter 8

1 October 2015

The Hearing Voices Approach

This two day course is ideal if you want to better understand the experience of hearing voices and recovery. Click here for more details.

Eating disorder survey

To assist develop relevant learning material for primary health providers in the topic of Ã¢â‚¬ËœEarly intervention in eating disordersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢, complete this short survey by COB Wednesday 7 October 2015.
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End of life care | Seminar

Registrations have opened for the AHHA 'International Perspectives and Australian Experiences on Patient Engagement and End of Life Care' seminar on 2 November 2015.
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High blood pressure link to diabetes

New study reveals people with high blood pressure have a 58% higher risk of developing diabetes.
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New mental health advocacy service | Bendigo

Advocates based in Bendigo, Melbourne, and Geelong will provide a free visiting service to hospitals and clinics throughout Victoria.
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Endocrinology and obesity clinic are moving | Bendigo

Dr Bidhu Mohaptra, consultant physician in endocrinology/diabetes and general medicine has a new office location.
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Mental Health Awareness Week | Castlemaine

Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership are hosting the screening of the documentary Gayby Baby at the Castlemaine Theatre Royal, Thursday 8 October 2015.
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Paint it Pink for Women's Health Awareness | Bendigo

BDAC celebrate Women's Health Awareness Day, Friday 23 October 2015. Morning tea and lunch provided. RSVP Tania on 03 5454 2719 by
3 October 2015.
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Have your say | My Health Record training survey

AHHA is developing the national My Health Record education and training package. To have your say on the training package, complete this short survey by COB, Thursday 15 October 2015.
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LGBTI aged care resources

A series of education resources targeting aged care service providers and their staff have been produced to raise awareness of the experience of anxiety and depression among this client group.
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Mobile health potential

Australian research reveals how text messaging could be an effective health promotion tool for patients with coronary heart disease.
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New blood donor centre opens | Shepparton

A new $1.45 million Red Cross blood donor centre in Shepparton is now open.
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Mooroopna rehab centre | Future in doubt

Local residents plan to object to a drug and alcohol rehab centre being built near them citing safety concerns.
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NDIS roll out set for 2019 | Shepparton

Shepparton will be among the last to gain access to the NDIS scheme, with Greater Shepparton due to receive the scheme in January 2019.
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Autism support services concern | Shepparton

There's a call for more support services for people with autism in the Goulburn Valley area.
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Next five Murray PHN CPD events

External CPD events

Wangaratta and district | NDIS roll-out

Wangaratta's Yooralla community hub confirms that the roll-out of the NDIS scheme in North East region from October 2017 will provide greater support for those living with permanent disabilities.
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Hume Partners in Recovery (PIR) have a new website. Click here to view

Seniors Festival | Sunraysia

The 2015 Seniors Festival commences in and around Mildura next week. Held annually throughout Victoria, the week-long event is an opportunity for older people to get together and enjoy themselves, and it is the ideal time to celebrate people over 55. Click here for more details

Public health staff give positive feedback | Survey

YourSay 2015 survey results found the majority of staff in the Far West Local Health District are proud to be a part of the organisation.
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