General PCP Business......
Staffing Update......
General Business......
Improving the Client Journey......
SCTT 2012 revision – update......
Medicare Locals Update......
CDM Worker Update......
Professional Development......
Resources and Publications......
Diabetes Educators......
Health Promotion......
Wellington Health Promotion Network......
Sexual & Reproductive Health......
Community Kitchens......
News from Partner Organisations......
Gippsland Women’s Health Service......
Wellington Shire Council......
Youth Mental Health First Aid......
GippSport......
Autism Spectrum Education Services......
Mental Health Information......
Meetings for 2011......
WPCP Contact Details......
General PCP Business
Staffing Update
We welcome two new members of staff this month.
Kelly Day has commenced working with both the Wellington and East Gippsland PCPs with a brief that includes the GP Engagement Strategy from the Improving the Client Journey Strategy.
Tara Smark has been with the WPCP for two days. Tara has applied social model of health principles in mental health settings for the past four years. Most recently she has worked for the Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria on a health promotion project that aimed to improve the physical health of people living with serious mental illness in the Mornington Peninsula area. The project developed strategies to improve social support and reduce barriers due to socioeconomic disadvantage in order to reduce the helplessness consumers feel when faced with physical health challenges. Tara developed a number of partnerships with other mental health service providers along with other community services and private organisations in order to improve the resources available to the organisation and its clients. The project resources were widely distributed so that the information would benefit a wide range of stakeholders and continue to build partnerships.
Emily Durbridge finished with the WPCP two weeks ago. We thank Emily for her excellent work in the area of Chronic Disease Management and wish her well in her new role with the CFA in Sale.
General Business
The 2010 /2011 PCP reporting process is currently in full swing and will be completed by 30 September 2011. The process is largely based on case studies and is similar to last year though we understand there will be some tweaking to the template which has not been released yet.
I would like to thank agency staff in advance for their support in this process. I know it can be time consuming but it can also be a way of reflecting on our work and looking at ways to improve it.
Improving the Client Journey
Jo Cockwill
SCTT 2012 revision – update
The process to update the SCTT Tools has been in progress for some months. In July at the two SCTT 2012 Revision project Steering Committee meetings recommendations were put forward and are awaiting endorsement. Once this happens the new SCTT template formats, based on the recommendations,will be piloted
Information on the representation on SCTT 2012 Revision Project reference and working groups is available on-line at
Chronic Disease Management Network
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the CDM Network Meeting on2 August. I will be approaching members of the network individually to determine what they would like to get out of a CDM network and what this might look like. I am thinking that a Community of Practice style workshop four times a year with a dedicated professional development activity maybe of more use to the PCP Community. I will be in touch in the next few weeks.
Medicare Locals Update
The ITA for the Gippsland Medicare Local was completed and submitted in July as required. If successful, Gippsland will be looking at the transition to the new structure after October. At the WPCP Business meeting I was asked what the model looked like. I have therefore attached a short presentationdelivered to South Coast PCP by Rhett McLennan, CEO of South Coast GPA. Rhett has kindly agreed to share it with us and it provides a clear picture of the proposed Gippsland Model and some information about the process and the future.
CDM Worker Update
Emily Durbridge
Professional Development
Arthritis Victoria Community Speakers presentation for your community groups
Arthritis Victoria has a number of Community Speakers across Victoria who present to community groups, organisations and rotary groups etc. The Community Speaker’s presentation includes an overview of the common types arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions as well as information on prevention and management of the condition.
Arthritis affects a large population of people of all ages and therefore I believe there will be a few people in the Strength Training Group who live with some form of arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition. Arthritis Victoria receives positive feedback about the Community Speaker Program and hopefully some of the Strength Training Groups will see the benefit in learning more about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
If you have any questions please contactSarah-Jane Blunt, Community Programs Officer, Training, Information and Programs Unit, Arthritis Victoria incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria.
Direct: 03 8531 8046 I toll free: 1800 011 041 Ifax: 03 9530 0228
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Working Together Conference - implementing chronic condition self management in practice
The conference program will feature key note presentations by Professors Kate Lorig (USA), Malcolm Battersby (Australia), Dr Patrick McGowan (Canada) and Susan Reid (New Zealand).
The conference will offer service providers, researchers and consumer representatives the opportunity to hear about advances in the different approaches to chronic condition management (including the Stanford and Flinders Programs), health literacy, evidence based practice in action and men's health.
When:Friday 9 September 2011
Where:Edwardstown Conference Centre, ADELAIDE, South Australia
Cost:$220 per person
More information and registration: Pauline Kelly, Telephone: 0419 801 076
Email:
Website:
Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Conference 2011 - Leading the way to local care
The RCNA Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Conference aims to profile nurses and midwives working at the forefront of community and primary health care and across all primary health care settings. More importantly, the conference will reach those leading the way, bringing a diversity of care that is unique from other professions in primary health care.
Leading the way to local care will bring together nurses working across the many areas of community and primary health care to examine opportunities in the delivery of primary health care.
When: 19–21 October 2011
Where: The Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel Hobart, Tasmania
Registration opens soon. Royal College of Nursing, Australia-events team
Freecall: 1800 061 660
Email:
Website:
Climate Change and Public Health
This seminar, organised by Centre of Research Excellence in Patient Safety (CREPS) Monash University, will address the potential impact of climate change on public health.
The question 'Why is climate change a public health issue?' will be addressed, and speakers will discuss potential direct and indirect health impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, vector-borne infectious disease, food and water quality, air quality and mental health. Adaptation and mitigation initiatives will be discussed, including the co-benefits of these for health.
When: Tuesday 30th August, 2011
Where: State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Cost: $250 per person (inclusive of GST)
Registration details: Catherine Pound, Telephone: (61 3) 9903 0891
Email: Website:
Resources and Publications
New Pilot: Rheumatology Help Line-launch - 6 June 2011
Arthritis Victoria has launched a pilot Rheumatology Help Line. The help line, made possible with funding from the Victorian Department of Health, aims to increase access to accurate evidence-based health information to people with a musculoskeletal condition, their caregivers and other health professionals in the community.
A registered nurse is available on the help line to provide:
- medical information regarding musculoskeletal conditions and commonly prescribed treatments
- assistance navigating the complex health, disability and social services systems through the development of common navigation pathways
- emotional support and advice regarding diagnosis of a musculoskeletal condition
- linkages to a range of community resources in the caller's area
- information and support to health professionals providing care to people with musculoskeletal conditions.
The nurse has direct access to rheumatologists at a major Melbourne tertiary hospital for advice and support as required.
The service is available to all Victorians via phone or email 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday during the 9–month pilot period, with a particular focus on providing assistance to those living in rural Victoria and experiencing health inequalities.
The Rheumatology Help Line can be reached via phone (1800 263 265) and email ().
Clare Hawkins
Telephone: (61 3) 8531 8015
Email:
Website:
Diabetes Educators
Following is a list of Credentialed Diabetes Educators & Diabetes Educators (working towards credentialing) working in the Wellington/East Gippsland region.
Marg Barlow(DE) / Yarram Community Health Centre / 51820222 /
Anne Brewer / Buchan / 51559222 /
Maryann Brooker / Mallacoota / 51580243 /
Val Czosnek(DE) / CGHS / 51438800 /
Julian Goss(CDE) / Lakes Entrance Community health service / 51558524 /
Sue Kewming(CDE) / CGHS / 5143800 /
Jo Hall (CDE) / BRHS / 51520287 /
Janine Hughes(DE) / 51520287 / As above
Megan Paterson(CDE) / Gippsland. Paediatrics Centre Sale /
Val Radford(DE) / Bairnsdale Aboriginal Co-Op / 0448909977 /
Katy Radic / Orbost medical Clinic / 51546777 /
Sue Roberts(DE) / Maffra Medical Group
EGDGP / 51530383
0400409429 /
Catherine Sheppard / 0419583528 /
Ann Walker / Swift Ck. BNC / 51594210 /
Dorothy Walsh(CDE) / Inglis St med. Clinic
EGDGP / 0411454258 /
Ann Whelan(CDE) / Clocktower Med. Clinic Sale
Heyfield Medical Clinic / 51444788
51482201
0408430240 /
Health Promotion
Rachael Dooley
Wellington Health Promotion Network
Next meeting: Tuesday 16th August, 9.30 – 11.30am in the conference room at CGHS
Wellington Integrated Health Promotion Catchment Plan Reporting
The current Wellington Integrated Health Promotion Catchment plan can be viewed on the WPCP website -
The 2010/11 Reporting template has been circulated to members. Contributions will be collated and submitted in one final document at the end of September.
Most Significant Change Training in Sale
What is MSC?
MSC is a form of participatory monitoring and evaluation. It is participatory because many project stakeholders are involved both in deciding the sorts of change to be recorded and in analysing the data. It is a form of monitoring because it can occur throughout the program cycle and provides information to help people manage the program. It contributes to evaluation because it provides data on impact and outcomes that can be used to help assess the performance of the program as a whole.
MSC uses an inductive approach, through participants making sense of events after they have happened. With MSC, participants are actively encouraged to exercise their own judgment in identifying stories of change. This involves the use of open-ended questions such as: “From your point of view, what was the most significant change as a result ... Project?” It therefore helps us to capture the expected and unexpected results, the intangible and the indirect consequences of our work while at the same time uncovering the drivers for change in a particular situation.
The training includes:
- Background and origins of the technique
- Purpose in monitoring and/or evaluation
- Practical skills of story collection, selection and feedback.
- Use of stories
- Design your own MSC process with input and review by a qualified trainer.
Dates: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th September
Location:Sale - ACES, 55 Raymond Street
Cost:Free (places limited to 20) – priority will be given to those working in Wellington catchment.
Interested? Please contact Claire Haines to register your interest in participating in this training – download the application form from our website.
2011 Gippsland Health Promotion Conference - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Take the Next Steps: Share Results and Sustain Action
Monash University Gippsland Campus
11 October 2011
How to Register
ORplease click on the link to register online:
Resources Available
The Wellington PCP have the following excess resources – if you would like any of these, please email Claire on
Details / CopiesBecause Mental Health Matters Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy 2009 – 2019 / 7
Because Mental Health Matters Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy 2009 – 2019 Summary / 10
Because Mental Health Matters Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy 2009 – 2019 Fact Sheets / 6
Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual / 19
Good Practice Guide for Practitioners / 30
Continuous Improvement Framework 2009 / 23
Gippsland Suicide Prevention Framework 2007 – 2012 / 11
Guidebook for Preventing Falls & Harm from Falls in Older People: Australian Community Care 2009 / 9
Better Healthcare in Gippsland Chronic Disease Management Resource Kit / 4
Guidebook for Preventing Falls & Harm from Falls in Older People: Australian Community Care 2009 – Short Version / 39
Primary Care Partnerships Achievements 2000 to 2010 / 4
Dying to know – Bringing death to life / 3
Beyond Blue Carers’ Stories of hope and recovery Volume 2 DVD / 1
Kids Alive do the Five – Living with Water DVD / 2
The Hard Yard – Stories of Farming Life DVD / 4
Beyond Blue Stories of Hope & Recovery / 1
VHA Health Matters – New directions in healthcare governance / 3
Taking care of yourself and your family – a resource for good mental health John Ashfield / 1
The Machine & Me – DVD resource for women affected by problem gambling / 6
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Jodie Pullman,
Gippsland Women’s Health Service
“Catching On Early” Professional Learning
In collaboration with Gippsland Women’s Health Service, Department of Health and DEECD, “Catching On Early” Professional Learning will be facilitated by the principal writer of the resource, Jenny Walsh (Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, Latrobe University) and Mandy Hudson (Foundation for Young Australians)
Friday 2 Sept 9-3.30pmInlet Hotel – Cottage Restaurant, Inverloch
Thurs 8 Sept 9-3.30pmSale Baptist Church, Princes Hwy, Sale (Stratford end)
Friday 9 Sept 9.3.30pm Bellevue on the Lakes, Lakes Entrance
Friday16 Sept 9-3.30pm DEECD Regional Office, cnr Kirk and Haigh St, Moe
Cost: $25
Registration: Please register at
For further information, please contact Anne Outhred, Senior Project Officer DEECD by telephone on 51270400 or by email at or Jodie Pullman, Health Promotions Officer, Gippsland Women’s Health Service, 51431600 or by email at
Resources
Sexuality Education in Australian Secondary Schools Resource
A new body image resource just released;
Elder Abuse Prevention Project Extension
The original funded Elder Abuse Prevention Project is almost complete with only two more community information sessions and three world cafes to be held which are scheduled and work has commenced on the policies, procedures and interagency protocols in responding to elder abuse.
The Project has been extended and we are delighted to welcome Linda McCrorey who will be implementing the extension of the project on a short term contract. Linda has a background in continuous quality improvement activities, consultation and project management. The focus of Linda’s project will be around the policies, procedures and interagency protocols in responding to elder abuse. The role will involve the provision of support to organisations with the development and review of policies and procedures and working with existing networks to explore and develop interagency protocols. Linda can be contacted on r 0409 334 042
Community Kitchens
A number of Community Kitchens will be running throughout Term 3. Please see the flyers attached. New participants are always welcome!
News from Partner Organisations
Gippsland Women’s Health Service
Here’s the link to their latest newsletter, the winter edition - It's a Wide (Wild) World.
Wellington Shire Council
The Wellington Shire Council Inclusive Emergency Management Project Steering Committee is looking for people to be involved in the Committee. This is one of three such projects in Victoria.
The desired outcome for Wellington Shire Council of the Inclusive Emergency Management Project will be the development of strategies for managing the needs of people with a disability to prevent or mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recovery from, the impact of an emergency event on the community.
The Committee is seeking people with a disability who live in the community, people who work with people with disability and their families and family members or carers to bring their expertise to this project. The draft Objectives of the Steering Committee are to:
- Determine the direction of the Wellington Inclusive Emergency Management Project
- Provide advice and guidance to the Wellington Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee
- Development of strategies and resources for the Wellington Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee
- Contribute to and participate in the development of educational workshops for community members about emergency management preparedness
- Contribute to Inclusive Emergency Management Reference Group
Please contact Leanne Wishart, Rural Access Project Officer to express your interest, ask questions or find out more information.
Email: Phone: 5142 3464
The Inclusive Leisure Initiative - Aqua Energy Sale Communication resources are now up on the website!
You can find them on the Aqua Energy Page at:
The following resources are now available:
- Aqua Energy Easy English Brochure
- Aqua Energy Alphabet Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Cafe Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Customer Service Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Gym Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Money Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Swim Communication Board
- Aqua Energy Word Board
- Key Word Sign Poster
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Linda Curtis
Mental Health Promotions Officer
Latrobe Regional Hospital:Mental Health Services
The 2nd edition of the Youth Mental Health First Aid course is now available
This 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to adolescents experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the early stages of a mental illness.