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April 2021

IEPCP Executive Officer’s Update

I am very excited to share an announcement from the Department of Health received 31 March 2021 about our funding and the future of PCPs statewide...

Coffee with...

Jude Whelan and Tina Baltramin Manningham Council
We are excited to present our "Coffee With" segment this month with Jude Whelan, Manager Communications, and Tina Beltramin, Positive Ageing & Community Access Coordinator, from Manningham Council. Both are involved in the Eastern Region ageism campaign and tell us the importance of respect, being inclusive, social justice, equity and language in tackling ageism

PCP - News, Resources & Events

IEPCP: Leading the EMR Ageism Campaign
We have developed a joint campaign with the seven EMR councils that is designed to raise awareness about ageism, challenge the stereotypes of what it is to be older, and encourage people to speak up and take action. Visit our website for further information and updates

HealthWest: Community Conversations
Young people and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Melbourne’s west share their experiences of finding work in Australia in this Project Report

New on The Well
The Dementia Knowledge Network showcases the work happening across all agencies, funding streams and organisations to ensure better outcomes for people living with dementia and those who care for them. It currently meets fortnightly, online
Visit The Well

Partner News

EDVOS: HOPE - Book Launch
Author and publisher Jayneen Sanders, in partnership with EDVOS and Anglicare Victoria, is launching Hope on 13 April – a storybook and resource that addresses family violence in a way that is appropriate for children

State News

VCOSS: Analysis and key recommendations - Royal Commission Mental Health Vic
A quick overview of the commissions findings and recommendations and video of delivery of the report by the Chair of the Commission, Penny Armytage

Vic Govt: Have your say in the State Disability Plan 2021-25
Consultation on the Victorian State Disability Plan has restarted and will stay open until 30 April 2021

FSSI: Stories in evidence project COVID-19
Reports on data from front-line service providers on how they have adapted and innovated during COVID-19

Victorian Parliament: Inquiry into homelessness
This final report analyses the changing scale and nature of homelessness in Victoria; the social, econmic and policy factors that impact; and policies and practices that affect service delivery.

Mental Health Victoria: Survey of non-clinical practitioners
MHV is conducting a training needs analysis and workforce mapping across the Victorian non-clinical mental health system. This survey will collect information about skills and gaps in the sector

National News

Aust Govt: COVID-19 Multicultural Outreach Stakeholder Pack
Links to a range of translated COVID-19 vaccine information including audio files, videos, social media content, posters and fact sheets

Aust Govt: Mental Health Safety & Quality Engagement Guide
This guide for consumer and carer engagement and participation in the development and delivery of mental health services is a priority action from the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan

Disability Royal Commission: Nature and extent of violence, abuse, neglect
Provides key statistics to highlight the extent and nature of violence experienced by people with disability in Australia including how this varies by gender, age and impairment type and a new composite measure of violence

Aust Govt: Resources to keep your mob safe
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines roll out, and other health updates

GRANTS

Vic Govt: Priority Response to Multicultural Communities during COVID-19 Phase 2 grants

Grants to assist in providing support to those communities and areas most in need, particularly the distinct and disproportionate challenges experienced by CALD women and young people and new and emerging communities

Diabetes Victoria: Gwen Scott Grants close 31 May
Professional development grants to people who have been a health professional member of the organisation for 12 months or more