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What's new at EGPCP?
The EGPCP team are keeping busy with planning and reporting. Kelly and Celisha were also able to attend a Microsoft Excel course last week. To test their knowledge, make sure to ask them some tricky questions next time you work on a spreadsheet!
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The latest
R U OK? DAY
Next Wednesday (8 Sept) is R U OK Day. Take time to check in with your colleagues, friends and family on this day, and all days of the year. Download a printable resource kit for your organisation from the R U OK website.
VicHealth Alcohol Strategy 2016-2019
Key priority areas: alcohol culture, vulnerable groups and policy.
Victorian Suicide Prevention Framework 2016-2025
This framework is a whole-of-government commitment to reducing suicide and suicidal behaviour, and a coordinated strategy that will help to save lives. It will guide a community-wide shift in attitudes to promote inclusion, support mental wellbeing and combat stigma and discrimination.
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New research
Australians Today - 2015
The largest parallel survey of Australian immigrants. Topics covered include economic status, trust, attitudes to cultural diversity, discrimination, and Muslim Australians.
Sport and youth substance use: findings from a systematic review of longitudinal studies
The evidence on how sport can help prevent substance misuse among young people is mixed.
Autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder - a systematic review
This report examines the issues presented by patients with co-occurring autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who are also experiencing substance use disorders.
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New opportunities
Aboriginal life in Gippsland; a seniors perspective - documentary
Know of a local Aboriginal senior who would be interested in sharing their story? Filmed interviews are being conducted across Gippsland. Contact Karina Crutch (LCHS) for more information - 0439 314 129.
National Rural Health Conference
26-29 April 2017 | Cairns
Abstract submissions will be accepted until 30 September.
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Grants available
Besen Family Foundation
To build community capacity and connectedness. Applications close 8 September.
State Trustees Australia Foundation - grassroots grants
Grants of up to $10,000 for initiatives focussed on ageing, disability, or mental health and emotional well-being. Applications close 12 September.
The Flora and Frank Leith Charitable Trust
To support projects for disadvantaged youth and families. Applications close 30 September.
Learning Impact Fund - $1,000,000 pool
To build resilience in schools or to improve the academic achievement of children.
Applications close 5 October.
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New resources
Gippsland Black Pages
This very useful directory of services and supports for local Aboriginal people is now available in hard copy and online. Contact Gippsland PHN for all enquiries.
ACOSS Resilient Communities online assessment tool
Resilient Community Organisations is a toolkit developed by and for the community sector to help organisations measure and improve their resilience to disasters and emergencies.
Chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea notifications in Gippsland
Data summary compiled by Gippsland Primary Health Network.
Victorian Population Health Survey 2014 - Gippsland data summary
Victorian electronic gaming machine expenditure, 2015-2016
Fruit and vegetable resource hub
Fruit and vegetable consumption evidence, guidelines and resources as hosted by Nutrition Australia.
PalliAGEDnurse app
Nurses can download a full version of this support app so that it still accessible outside of internet coverage. It contains sections on identification of palliative needs, advanced care planning, case conferencing and terminal care planning.
Chronic conditions manual
The manual contains evidence-based behaviour recommendations for people living with one or more of the 20 most common chronic conditions, as well as general information, management, care plans and recall. The manual also contains health checks for adults and children, and aims to support health literacy.
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What's on
Grant application writing webinar
8 September | 12pm - 1pm | $50
Women's Health Week
5-9 September
Subscribe to Jean Hailes' Women's Health Week to receive daily updates including videos, activities, resources and the latest evidence-based health information.
Victorian Seniors Festival
2-9 October
Activities will be held across the state, including the launch of a new Aboriginal seniors documentary.
National Nutrition Week - Try for 5!
16-22 October
Register for the Try for 5 Challenge to see if you can eat vegetables every day of National Nutrition Week.
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