Since the last e-bulletin there have been some changes in the funding environment for PCPs, resulting in funding being extended from December to June 2020.

New resources on the Inner East PCP website:
New multilingual health information on women's reproductive health.

''Right now we are supporting lots of our partner organisations to incorporate the #TotesGE Totally for Gender Equality tote bag campaign within 16 Days of Activism events and activities. "

Samantha McGuffie, Manager
Prevention of Violence Against Women (PVAW)
Women’s Health East

Social Inclusion Week 23 Nov - 1 Dec
Celebrate Social Inclusion Week by holding or attending a socially inclusive event to raise awareness and foster belonging in your local community.

Link Health & Community to be merged with Latrobe Community Health Service
The Boards of each organisations have approved a Heads of Agreement to merge Link Health and Community into Latrobe Community Health Service. The two organisations are now undertaking an extensive due diligence process. If this concludes satisfactorily, a formal binding contract will be signed. Both organisations would operate under their existing names and branding.

November 25th is the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. This year Women's Health East are launching the #TotesGE Totally for Gender Equality campaign. This year’s campaign includes a tote bag full of gender equality goodies and resources to support your 16 Days of Activism events. Campaign resources can be found on the WHE website.

Eastern Metropolitan Regional Family Violence Partnership Survey
The EMRFVP would like to hear from workers in the region on what their needs are to help inform their 2020 training schedule. The survey takes approximately 3-5 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. 

Australian Govt Productivity Commission: Mental Health Draft Report
The Commission invites examination of the draft inquiry report and comment on it by written submission or comment to the Productivity Commission, preferably in electronic format, by 23 January 2020 and/or by attending a public hearing.