Peninsula Health

 

The Integrated Health Promotion work of the FMPPCP is facilitated through the Health Promotion Collaborative (HPC) and regular information sharing/updates is a strategy in our 2009-2012 strategic plan. This page has been created to help agencies share information and updates about their programs and services, promote up and coming health promotion events and activities, and share any other information that may be of interest to FMPPCP members and related organisations.

Please email me at tmacris@phcn.vic.gov.au if you have anything that you would like posted on this page. Make sure to include a short summary/blurb about what you’re promoting, as well as any links to webpages or pdf files that you wish to attach. The page will generally be updated on a weekly basis.

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News for May 2012:

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Volunteers – We really need you!!

The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Community Transport Network (the ‘Network’) represents a partnership of community organisations who have contributed vehicles and volunteer drivers to a communal pool which can be shared and accessed by other groups and organisations in the local area.

As a volunteer driver you will be supported, trained and reimbursed by the Network to deliver outstanding service to your community. Your vehicle will also be covered by extra insurance, meaning that you will not be left without a vehicle in the case of an ‘at fault’ accident, whilst driving for the Network. Any insurance premium increase will also be covered by us should your comprehensive insurance company increase it as a result of an accident whilst driving for us. You will also be reimbursed on a per kilometer basis.

Click here to download a flyer with more info!

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$900 poster challenge: “International students and responsible gambling”

This competition is open to all Victorian tertiary students. Are you a local or international student currently studying in Victoria, aged 18 or over, with a talent for graphic design? If so, put your creativity to work around the theme “International students and responsible gambling” to win some fantastic prizes!

• 1st Prize: $500 worth of gift cards from the store of your choice
• 4 x Runner-Up Prizes: $100 worth of gift cards from the store of your choice
• Lucky Draw: 20 x Movie Tickets

Click here for full details!

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You are invited to commemorate National Sorry Day, May 26 2012 at the Melbourne Town Hall. Connecting Home and Link Up, together with the City of Melbourne, will be holding a community dinner at the Melbourne Town Hall at 6pm, Saturday May 26. Alongside a 3 course meal, there will be entertainment, an auction and giveaways.

Click here to download the flyer for full details.

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Click here to download the May Newsletter for the Stronger Communities Project! The Stronger Communities project aims to prevent family violence and promote respectful relationships in our community.

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FREE Teen Drinking Law “Train-the-Trainer” Workshop!

Due to a large number of requests, DEECD and Frankston SFYS will be running a “train-the-trainer” workshop on the new Teen Drinking Law. This will be modelled on the training to be run by the ADF on Monday 7/5 in the city, but with additional information on safe partying, “creating conversations” between parents and teenagers, and hints on how to engage with parents. The aim of this workshop is to provide attendees with the skills to run similar sessions themselves on the Teen Drinking Law.

The training is FREE and is open to school staff (nurses, teachers, principal class, chaplains, wellbeing coordinators etc.) and agency staff. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Click here for the training flyer or contact Lynne Venning on: venning.lynne.a@edumail.vic.gov.au or Sonja Bottern on sbottern@phcn.vic.gov.au

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Here are two fantastic FREE youth training opportunities:

The first is Be The Hero training which is a violence prevention program targeting young men to treat women more respectfully. Click here for more info!

The second is Supporting Gender and Sexual Diversity in the Workplace, which aims to training workers to support young people who may be same sex attracted. Click here for more info!

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Mornington Peninsula Shire are having the first of a series of forums to identify accessible paths of travel for the development of mobility maps. We would like to invite you to our forum to discuss issues you may have with mobility scooter access within the Rosebud area. The purpose of our forum is to discuss what are the most preferred routes of travel, accessible facilities and services and identify potential sites for a scooter recharge scheme.

Please RSVP spcd.admin@mornpen.vic.gov.au

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“How does interagency collaboration benefit children and families? Exploring the evidence.”

You are invited to a free lunch time lecture on Thursday 24 May which will be presented by Rhys Price – Robertson, Senior Research Officer with Child Family Community Australia.

Rhys will present on:

• What is interagency collaboration?
• What components of collaboration work;
• Do some clients benefit from collaboration more than others and;
• Does collaboration pose risks for children and families?

Click here to find out more!

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News for April 2012:

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TEEN DRINKING LAW: FREE FACILITATOR TRAINING

The Audtralian Drug Foundation’s free facilitator training will provide you with the information and resources you need to run education forums for parents in your own community about reducing alcohol-related harm in young people and the new secondary supply law. As well as a two-hour training session, you’ll receive the Teen Drinking Law facilitator’s manual. The manual contains information about the new legislation, young people and alcohol related harm, facilitator’s tips, and a range of activities.

Venue: Melbourne Multicultural Hub (purple room)

Address: 506 Elizabeth Street (opposite the Queen Victoria Market)

Date: Monday, 7 May 2012

Time: 2-4pm (tea and coffee from 1.45pm)

To register email sarah.jaggard@adf.org.au or click here for more info!

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The new Victorian Prevention and Health Promotion Achievement Program will recognise achievements in promoting health and wellbeing and support the development of safe, healthy and friendly environments for learning, working and living in:

• schools and early childhood education and care services
• workplaces and workforces, and
• local communities.

Further information about this initiative is now available on the web at: www.health.vic.gov.au/prevention/achievementprogram. Additional information, including specific benchmarks for health priority areas will become available over the coming weeks.

Primary schools and early childhood education and care services can now register to participate – see the website for details. This is a statewide initiative, and is included in the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2011-15. A comprehensive communication and engagement strategy about the program with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is being developed. As a start, direct communication beginning in the second week of Term 2 (week beginning 23 April) to primary schools and early childhood services who were previously awarded under Kids ‘Go for your life’ is being planned. This will inform them about the new program and invite them to register.

For any questions about this program, email: prevention@health.vic.gov.au

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Click here for information about the upcoming GLBTIQ free community event for Health and Wellbeing.

People attending Peninsula Proud on 28^th April will be able to:

• Find out about the latest developments in legislative and equal opportunity rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer individuals and community
• Pick up information about the health and wellbeing services provided by Peninsula Health and other services
• Ask questions of an expert speakers panel
• Win great door prizes

Guest presenters include:

• Beth Wilson – Health Services Commissioner
• Karen Toohey – Acting commissioner Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
• Shane Boyd – People  Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria
• Nelly Thomas – Comedian, author and health ambassador

For further enquiries please contact Leanne Bruce on 5971 9174, lbruce@phcn.vic.gov.au or visit www.peninsulahealth.org.au/category/news

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Professional development program – Identifying and supporting vulnerable families

Some interesting- but alarming statistics:

• 57% of women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime
• Family violence remains the leading contributor to preventable death, disability and illness in women aged between 15 and 44
• Women with disabilities are assaulted, raped and abused at a rate at least two times greater than non-disabled women
• It is estimated that in 30-60% of families where DV is a factor child abuse is also occurring.

We all have a responsibility to address Family Violence and you may be the first point of contact for many women who are more likely to access generic services. Please come along to expand your knowledge & skills in responding to vulnerable families. Click here for more information!

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April e-Newsletter of the Stronger Communities Project is now available for download! The Stronger Communities project aims to prevent family violence and promote respectful relationships in our community. 

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The April edition of the Transport Connections e-newsletter is now available for download!

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The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander tertiary graduates from all disciplines. Aboriginal Australians who are keen to make a difference in the community and want a career that is more than just a job, should consider the Victorian Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS). Graduates or final year tertiary students are eligible to apply. GRADS is a 12 month professional development program that provides you with:

• Valuable skills and knowledge about working in government
• Support through Aboriginal staff networks
• The basis for a successful career in the VPS.

For further information regarding the 2013 graduate program, click here or visit www.graduates.vic.gov.au

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The first Southern Metropolitan Region Disability Respite & Recreation Expo for 2012 will be held at the Frankston Art Centre on Tuesday 8th May, 10am to 2pm. This is the fifth year that expos promoting respite and recreation services to parents and carers of people with disabilities have been held. This is also the first time that Frankston City Council has hosted the event.

A large variety of respite and recreation agencies will be represented, providing a range of services from in-home support, home host programs and facility-based respite to recreation services such as camps, supported holidays, arts and sporting opportunities.

The expo is for parents and carers of people with a disability and will be an excellent opportunity for them to talk to a large variety of  service providers about their respite and recreation options. In addition there is an opportunity for information sharing with other parents and carers. Language Interpreters are available on request.

Click here for more info!

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Service Providers Needed!

Please click here for a flyer inviting service providers to display information at two wellbeing forums— one at Western Port Secondary College on 24 April and the other at Dromana Secondary College on 3 May. There are two sessions on each of these days: one during the day for students and teachers, and an evening session for parents/other interested persons. Please see the flyer attached for more information or if you would like to be involved.

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Fighting Fair – Mediation and Conflict Resolution: This interactive and stimulating 2 day course will assist professionals to explore conflict and impart the essential principles and process of mediation. The structured 5-step mediation model and specific conflict resolution skills will be presented and practiced. The course can be utilised in many different areas of conflict e.g. client work, workplace disputes and interpersonal conflict.

The Artistry of Facilitation – Training Groups: The Artistry of Facilitation is an engaging and dynamic 2-day course that will assist workers to explore the theory and practical aspects of facilitating training groups. The course will ensure that workers have the knowledge, skills and confidence in preparing, delivering and reviewing training sessions. The training will also focus on becoming an artist of facilitation, in particular, the subtle techniques and aspects of facilitation.

Click here for more information!

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Future Options Careers and Disability Expo

Click here for a promotional flyer for a free disability expo in early May. The expo will include:

• Education and service provider workshops
• Industry presentations and panel discussions
• Information stalls

School and workshop bookings are essential. Families and parents are also welcome! Click the link above for further details re: time/venue, schedule, booking information, presenters, stall holder registrations, etc.

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• Would you, a colleague, or anyone you know like to be directly involved in helping the Victorian Government improve the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities?
• Do you live in Victoria and have the capacity to analyse issues and consult effectively to represent GLBTI community views?

The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon David Davis MP, and the Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Mary Wooldridge MP, are pleased to invite applications for membership of a Ministerial Advisory Committee on GLBTI Health and Wellbeing.

The committee is an exciting opportunity to contribute and provide ongoing advice to the Ministers, and to the Victorian Department of Health, on health, ageing, mental health and drugs services issues affecting GLBTI Victorians.

A Chairperson and members will be appointed to the committee on a voluntary basis for a term to 30 October 2014. In addition to GLBTI community representatives, the Ministers are seeking to appoint health practitioners and researchers with specific expertise in GLBTI public health, mental health and preventative health.

Applications are encouraged from GLBTI Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, older people, people living in regional and rural Victoria, women and young people.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Friday 13 April 2012. Please go to www.health.vic.gov.au/diversity/glbtimac.htm to apply.

For more information please contact Beth Wilson, Executive Officer, GLBTI MAC on 03 9096 9023 or at beth.wilson@health.vic.gov.au

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News for March 2012:

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The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Community Transport Network is now up and running!

The ‘Network’ is a ‘one stop shop’ for community transport supply & management, volunteer driver training, Bus Safety Act 2009 provision of advice and so much more! We are as passionate about the social justice issues that arise through lack of transport as you are- and the community transport network can assist in providing low cost transport solutions for your organisation.

Although the network hasn’t been officially launched yet, it is fully operational and now taking bookings. Full details about the network and links to vehicle and volunteer driver booking forms, volunteer recruitment opportunities, etc. are available at the network’s website: www.fmpctn.org

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Expressions of interest are sought from School or Agencies and will be followed by an interview with the young person. Click for an expression of interest form and program flyer for more information! 

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Please support smoking cessation in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula Area by promoting the QUIT courses available at Peninsula Health. Attached is the current Quit Course Timetable for Peninsula Health – Community Health as well as a short description of the courses below; and the phone number to call to book in for courses. QUIT Smoking Support Services are available at Peninsula Health – Community Health in Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud and Hastings.

Benefits of courses include:-

• Giving smokers who want to quit some extra motivation
• Practical ways to ensure smokers stay quit for good
• Group support, because we know quitting can be difficult
• Providing opportunities to share trials and tribulations with other smokers trying to quit.
• Helping smokers make and confirm the decision to quit
• Providing useful information and strategies to support the effort required to become a non-smoker

There are two versions of the course to help people with different needs:-

• The QUIT Fresh Start Course is an 8 session course of 1.5 hours each session which usually runs over a period of 4 weeks and
• The QUIT Short Course is 2 sessions, usually 2 weeks apart of 3 hours each and combines support from Quitline’s telephone call back service.

Please see the attached Quit Course Timetable for QUIT Courses available in your area. To book your place or for more information phone 1300 665 781 and ask to speak with an ACCESS worker.

Thank you for your support.

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Out of Bounds: A 9-week group program for parents / carers of young people (11-18) who are violent or abusive in the home

The group offers parents / carers:

♦ opportunities to develop strategies for managing their child’s behaviour

♦ a supportive environment in which they can share their experiences

Click here for more information!

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“My teenager is lashing out at home!”: A forum for parents dealing with adolescent violence in the home.

This free forum gives parents and carers information and support to deal with teenager abuse and violence. Speakers include a youth violence worker, local police and a parent who has experienced this form of abuse and violence. Click here for more information!

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Talking Teens and Alcohol/Drugs:  For dads, mums & carers of young people under 18

• Are you worried about your teens alcohol/drug use?
• Do you wonder what you can do about it?
• Wondering how to maintain boundaries whilst encouraging independence?
• How to keep them safe?
• Do you want to keep a connection with them?

Come and join us for a chat around the everyday highs and lows of parenting. Click here for more details!

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Celebrate Harmony Day: ‘You’d Sing Too’ Documentary

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Hello Everyone,

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Working Together For Better Diabetes Care Newsletter

The “Working Together for Better Diabetes Care” Partnership is a Frankston Mornington Peninsula Catchment wide collaborative which aims to improve health outcomes, wellbeing and quality of life for people with Diabetes. Our Summer newsletter aims to give a brief overview of who we are, what we have achieved and our contact details if you would like further information/or would like to contribute to any of our initiatives. We will be sending quarterly updates of our progress and welcome your feedback.

Kind Regards,

Julie White, on Behalf of the “The Working Together For Better Diabetes Care Partnership”

Tel: 9784-7764 or Email: jwhite@phcn.vic.gov.au

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CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE: KICK START YOUR CREATIVE TALENTS!

All young creative people and aspiring film-makers have an opportunity to show their talents on an important community issue. You are being asked to develop a 30-second advertisement for television and cinema screens on taking a responsible approach to gambling. The finalist will also be shown at a Melbourne Youth Forum and Village Cinemas prior to films shown during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) in May 2012. As a means of prevention and early intervention, young people are a particular focus for RGAW 2012.

Judges are looking for fresh, effective and well-targeted ideas to get the message across to young people about gambling responsibly.

For the full creative brief and an entry form go to: http://www.gambleaware.vic.gov.au/responsible-gambling-awareness-week/whats-on

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