Sep 14, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News, Uncategorized
HeadtoHelp is an initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is being led by the six Victorian Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, it was announced yesterday by the Australian Government’s Minister for Health,...
Sep 2, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A $7 million project to expand and upgrade a not-for-profit community aged care facility in Maffra is quickly taking shape after a huge fundraising campaign won the hearts of locals. Stretton Park is undergoing a major redevelopment at its Kent Street site, but...
Aug 19, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Australia’s first industry-specific mental health program to support commercial fishers is now underway with a new pilot program starting in Lakes Entrance. The Federal Government is investing $600,000 for Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to deliver a range of mental...
Aug 19, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The framework is now up as two new supported living units at Yarram’s Mirridong Services begin to take shape. Gippsland MP Darren Chester stopped by the site in Church Road to check the progress made on the project. “Mirridong provides exceptional services and...
Aug 4, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging locals to reach out for help if their mental health suffers due to the second coronavirus lockdown. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy...
Jun 12, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Headspace in Bairnsdale will receive a share of $24.2 million in Federal Government funding to fast-track access for young people to mental health support. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Bairnsdale centre would get $166,000 to modify its premises...
