NEWS....from the Central Vic PCP office
Video Workshop
We've been getting our creative hats on at the CVPCP office recently. Our staff and some health promotion students have been lu
cky enough to work with local film-makers and editors, Leonie Van Eyk and Bergen O'Brien. We have learned about storyboarding, interviewing, filming, audio and editing. These skills have increased the capacity of the staff to use video as an alternative form of communication. The first project to benefit from this training is the Mount Alexander Suicide Prevention project. Over the next month we will complete a 5 minute film outlining the recently completed project which was funded by Murray PHN, and produced sustainable community benefits. Alana Kidman, Health Promotion student at La Trobe University has done a fantastic job, coordinating the Suicide Prevention video project during her placement at CVPCP.
Healthcare That Counts
We have partnered with
Bendigo Loddon PCP,
Campaspe PCP and the
Loddon Children and Youth Area Partnership to support health services in integrating the 2017 Victorian Government’s
Healthcare that counts: A frame for improving care for vulnerable children in Victorian health services (HCTC framework) into service provision
.
For this one-year project we are working with six health services across the Loddon area. The six health services are conducting self-assessments based on the HCTC framework from which an action plan will be developed to drive system-wide improvements and identify areas of need for which training will be provided. This training and systems adaptions will enable health professionals to identify vulnerability early and facilitate effective referrals.
A forum to be held in Bendigo on 28 November 2018 will provide a unique opportunity for CEOs, quality managers and senior staff to learn about the framework, the need for collaboration to ensure high quality care and requirements for referring and reporting of children at risk. For further information, go to
www.trybooking.com/YTDU.
Place Based Approach Case Studies
The Department of Health and Human Services is developing a practical guide for DHHS on how to work with communities to design and implement a place-based approach. They are seeking feedback from those who have experience in designing and implementing place-based approaches, to inform the content of the guide.
To assist, DHHS are seeking answers to the following questions. They estimate it will take about 20 minutes to
complete the survey.
They are also looking for good place-based approach case studies and key resources that are helpful when designing or implementing a place-based approach. Please email these to
pbaguide@dhhs.vic.gov.au
New Central Vic PCP Case Studies can be found here.
New CVPCP projects announced
After a thorough process we are pleased to announce that the CVPCP surplus funding will be allocated to three projects. These include:
- Supporting young LGBTIQ people across the CVPCP catchment (led by Cobaw)
- Build the leadership capacity of young Aboriginal people across the CVPCP catchment (led by CVPCP team)
- Build age-friendly communities in the Macedon Ranges (led by Macedon Ranges Shire Council)
All projects will be monitored and accountable to the
CVPCP Board.
Portraits for Respect Update
Thank-you to those that attended the Macedon Ranges Family Violence Network’s
Portraits for Respect project launch. A special thank-you to Mary-Anne Thomas (MP for Macedon) for her inspirational words and Don Tidbury (CEO, Macedon Ranges Health) for hosting the event.
The
Portraits for Respect continues to be exhibited across Macedon Ranges. It is currently being exhibited at Ruby’s Café, Mollison st. Kyneton – so when you pop in there for a coffee or a bite to eat please take the time to have a look. We would love to hear your reaction to this exhibition – there is a comment box in Ruby’s next to the display and service information if you are a victim of family violence and need help (
Centre for Non-Violence). If you would like to host an exhibition at your business or organisation, please get in touch with us at
admin@centralvicpcp.com.au or 5472 5333.
Ten-year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires
The Victorian Government has committed to provide communities a voice to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires (Feb 2019). Funding grants have been made available to communities for community resilience, local community commemoration and creative arts projects and to support anniversary activities in the communities affected by the 2009 bushfires. Further, a range of mental health and psychological services and supports throughout the commemoration period will also be provided.
Please contact Central Vic PCP if you would like further information.
Cyber-safety Project
As part of the Mount Alexander Youth Wellbeing Project, all yr 9 students at Castlemaine Secondary College attended a play and also a session with local police on cyber-safety. 27 students self-selected to be part of an extension to this project to work alongside local IT and social media specialists at
Storyland creative consultancy. So far two sessions have been held where the students have learnt more about this issue and will create their own content and messaging to share with peers. A launch will be held early November and will coincide with an e-safety session for parents.
The Consumer Voice
Castlemaine Takes Pride – Let’s get proud workshops
CDCH in partnership with CCH and CVPCP were successful in obtaining funding from the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet- Equality Branch. This funding is to create a network of LGBTIQ community leaders and build their capacity and that of service providers to advocate on local LGBTIQ issues. Consultants have been engaged to work with the LGBTIQ community over the next few months to produce a strategic plan which will guide action to better support LGBTIQ people in the Mount Alexander Shire for the next few years.
Mental Health
