Jun 4, 2021 | #myvalley, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Latrobe Valley will now have a dedicated Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) to help combat the harm of drugs and alcohol in the region. Local MP Darren Chester welcomed the announcement, saying it was the fourth LDAT established in Gippsland. “Having dedicated services...
Apr 20, 2021 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Gippslanders suffering from prostate, melanoma, and rare cancer will soon have access to clinical trials at Latrobe Regional Hospital. The TrialHub is a federally funded initiative to provide better access to clinical trials in regional areas like Gippsland. Federal...
Nov 27, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Lakes Entrance has been chosen as one of three locations in Australia to host a specialised mental health program for the commercial fishing industry. Stay Afloat Australia will have three advocates available to provide professional mental health support. Federal...
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...
