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Wimmera PCP Newsletter www.wimmerapcp.org.au PO Box 501 Horsham Vic 3402 Issue 107, 26th September 2013

University of West Wimmera Health Service West Wimmera Shire Council Wimmera Health Care Group Wimmera Hearing Society Wimmera HUB Wimmera Regional Library Corporation Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly Wimmera Southern LLEN Wimmera UnitingCare Volunteering Western Women’s Health Grampians Woomelang & District Bush Nursing Centre Yarriambiack Shire Council YMCA Horsham Aquatic Centre

THE BARWON SOUTH WESTERN & GRAMPIANS ALLIED HEALTH CONFERENCE (Hamilton) Date & Venue: Tuesday 26th November 2013 at Western District Health Service Education Centre The theme for the conference is "Regional and Rural Allied Health: Differences and Diversity." The conference will provide an opportunity for allied health practitioners in both regions to share ideas, expertise and experience around areas of allied health practice, professional development, innovation and research. All enquiries regarding abstract submissions or the conference should be directed to Dean Taylor Ph: 5333 6073, Kate Breen Ph: 5226 4480 or [email protected] On-line registrations for the conference will open on Monday 14 October, 2013. Visit: http://www.grhc.org.au/allied-health/allied-health-conference THE AUSTRALIAN MENS SHED ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE The Conference aims to promote the spread of Sheds throughout the nation and showcase the Australian Men's Shed movement across the world. This year focuses on sharing knowledge and providing practical support through the conference theme; Men's sheds: A Sustainable Future - highlighting the success that men's sheds have achieved and looks to the future growth and development. Date & Time: 27 – 29 October 2013. 9am – 5pm Venue: Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre Cost: $285 Contact Details: Melissa Best 02 9954 4400 [email protected] Further Information & to book: http://www.dcconferences.com.au/mensshed2013/

CARESEARCH ALLIED HEALTH HUB CareSearch, the trustworthy palliative care website that hosts the Nurses Hub, GP Hub and the Residential Aged Care Hub, is excited to announce the launch of the brand new Allied Health Hub! The new Allied Health Hub is specifically designed to meet the information needs of allied health professionals who work with palliative clients. The new Allied Health Hub is available now at www.caresearch.com.au

SITUATION VACANT -5 positions Exciting Opportunity for you to join our newly established therapeutic counselling service across South West Victoria PILOT PROJECT – 8 MONTH CONTRACTS Right Path is a Consortium of three agencies; Western Regional Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD), Glenelg Southern Grampians Drug Treatment Service (GSGDTS) and Colac Area Health. Right Path’s Therapeutic Counselling program is a community-based treatment program that provides a range of clinical counselling and support interventions to reduce drug use and related harm, and maintain therapeutic change. The service is for individuals and their family members/significant others, who are affected by severe alcohol and drug use problems and any co-occurring mental health conditions and other complicating issues. We are seeking: 1 full-time registered psychologist, 3 Clinicians and 1 Team Leader for this new South West Victoria region project. Salaries above industry award wage including generous salary packaging benefits. Applicants will have to undergo a Police Check and Working with Children check. Applicants will be required to have a current Victorian Drivers Licence. To obtain the full Position Description, please call 1300 00 9723. If you require further information please contact Geoff Soma, Director of the WRAD Centre Phone: 1300 00 9723. Application close at 5pm on Friday 4th October, 2013 SITUATION VACANT – Youth Outreach Worker Warrnambool The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre have a vacancy for an Alcohol and Drug Clinician to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a broad range of services for young people throughout the South West. The Assertive Youth Outreach Worker will work with young people who are at risk due to their alcohol and drug use KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  To offer counselling to young people, their families and groups who have or are concerned about a drug problem  To liaise with local health and welfare networks and also schools. i) To initiate and develop links with education, community and welfare organisations to provide information for young people. ii) To offer consultancy to outside agencies and people. iii) To provide input and follow up between the WRAD Centre and Family and Youth Services. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: A relevant tertiary qualification. Certificate IV Community Service (Alcohol & other Drugs) or equivalent. If you do not have certificate IV Alcohol and Drug training can be arranged as part of your employment conditions. An attractive salary is available for this position and will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Contact WRAD and ask for the Acting Operations Manager on 1300009723 to obtain a job description. Applications to be made in writing to Geoff Soma, Director of the WRAD Centre Phone: 1300 00 9723. Applications due by 5pm Friday the 4th October DIABETES NEW SNAPSHOT Now available - new diabetes “snapshots”, which provide summary information on the growing prevalence of all types of diabetes among the Australian population. These snapshots capture overall increases in diabetes by age group, as well as individual breakdowns for each type of diabetes. It is planned that these snapshots will be updated quarterly; ensuring timely information is regularly available. Visit: www.ndss.com.au/en/About-NDSS/Key-facts--figures/ ACTIVE LIVING SURVEY Take the opportunity to contribute to the Heart Foundation's Active Living survey which will assist in better understanding the needs of professionals in promoting physical activity and creating healthy communities. Visit: http://survey.peoplepulse.com.au/display.php?mid=6074791073cf9b731898&utm_medium=Email&ut m_sour ce=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=%20HHN_ActiveLivingSurvey_Sept2013 ADMA PRIMARY & SECONDARY PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE SEMINAR Topics include:  Sedentary behaviour and physical activity  Free radicals, a link between nutrition, lifestyle and disease  The applications and benefits of Mindfulness  Impact of sleep on health  Importance of oral health in prevention of chronic disease  Diet quality as a risk factor in depression and anxiety Date: 25 October 2013 Venue: Portside Conference Centre, Symantec House, 207 Kent Street, Sydney Follow the link below to the program and registration form http://www.adma.org.au/ADMANSWPreventionSeminarOct2013.pdf GAME CHANGER – EVOLVING OUR APPROACH TO PREVENTION Join a diverse range of Australian and international health promotion and population health practitioners, policy makers and researchers for an interactive event exploring in-depth the implementation of complex community-based preventive health interventions. Date & Time: Friday 29 November 2013 – 9.00am–5.00pm Venue: Grand Hyatt, 123 Collins Street, Cost: $250 / $150 students Registration www.co-ops.net.au/ Enquiries: Please contact Lisa at [email protected] or call 03 5227 8929 APPLIED GENDER ANALYSIS WORKSHOP This activity-based workshop is a step-by-step guide to performing a gender analysis in practice. It aims to equip professionals with skills in the design, delivery and evaluation of gender sensitive programs and services. The workshop covers:

• Gender key concepts • Overview of the social determinants of health • Gender analysis framework • Examination of data from the real world • Gender sensitive program planning Tuesday, 22 October 2013 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (EST) at Women's Health Victoria, Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne REPORT IT RIGHT AND WIN! Reporting disability stories - contest for media students Do you know someone studying journalism, media or communications at a Victorian tertiary institution? The Report it Right and WIN! competition is now open, giving tertiary students the opportunity to win $5,000 in prizes and a chance to be published in their local Leader newspaper. Visit www.dhs.vic.gov.au/reportitright for more information. COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES BY DEAF CHILDREN AUSTRALIA Deaf and hard of hearing people throughout Australia can finally enjoy opportunities to participate in public events and meetings as equally as everyone else. The aim of the ‘Communication Accessibility Guidelines for Meetings and Public Events’ is to ensure that communication requirements are catered to meet the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing people to allow them full participation at these functions. To view the comprehensive guidelines click on the following links Communication Accessibility Guidelines for Meetings and Public Events (Sept 2013).pdf Hearing Augmentation Systems Signage Guide.pdf

RELAPSE- NOT THE END OF THE WORLD For many people who are recovering from an eating disorder or supporting a loved one through recovery, a relapse into old behaviours and thoughts can be devastating. While it might not feel like it at the time, relapse can be viewed as an opportunity to learn important lessons about what is and isn’t working, and make positive changes for the future. A relapse can enable you to explore what triggered the change in your recovery journey, and how you might adapt the skills you have already learned, and acquire new ones, to get back on track with your recovery with newfound skills under your belt.

EDV Psychologist Annabelle Ryburn has these tips on how to move on from a relapse and to get your recovery back on track.

• Acknowledge that relapse is normal Recovery from an eating disorder means addressing many deep habitual patterns and learning different strategies to manage difficult situations. Acknowledge that there may be a situation that triggers these old ways of coping and that this brief return to the previous coping strategy is normal on the path to recovery. Remember to live in the ‘grey zone’ and understand that this is a journey. Without this acceptance we can fall into ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking calling ourselves “successful” or “failed” when these types of very normal occurrences (lapses) happen on our recovery journey.

• See it as a learning opportunity Treat the ‘lapse’ as a great opportunity to learn from. Look at it with curiosity and interest, rather than with disdain. Treat it as a chance to look at where you might need extra support, additional strategies, or to look at some underlying issues that may need attending to.

• Celebrate your strengths Within the ‘lapse’ take time to review what you were able to do, that you might not have had the knowledge or tools to do previously. This might be a choice you made to reach out for help, or your ability to understand what triggered you. Acknowledge to yourself that you have these strengths and tools to help you face forward again.

• Develop self compassion Experiencing a ‘lapse’ can be a time when self punitive or punishing thought run high. To pick yourself up and face forward again you need encouragement and support….from you! Think about what you would say to someone else you have met in a recovery support group, or what you imagine you would say to a friend recovering from an eating disorder. Speak kindly to yourself, be a cheer leader and encourage yourself to move forward.

The EDV Helpline is available to support both individuals and family and friends at any stage of the recovery process. If you are having a bad day or simply want to share your thoughts and experiences with someone who understands, give the Helpline a call on 1300 550 236 SAWARD DAWSON COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING AWARD Do you have a young volunteer who is worthy of being recognised? Nominate them for the Saward Dawson Community Service and Volunteering Award as part of the Vic Young Achiever Awards. The purpose of the Victorian Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of young Victorians up to 28 years of age. The Awards recognise the achievements of Victoria's youth in six categories, with one of the six category winners being named the Victorian Young Achiever of the Year. Further information including criteria and nomination forms can be found on the Awards Australia website - http://awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/vic

WHAT’S ON AT HUB PERFORM CPR / REFRESHER Date: 30 September Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost: $65.00 APPLY FIRST AID Date: 08 and 15 November Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $190.00 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL Date: 27 October Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Cost: $95.00 USE HYGIENIC PRACTISES FOR FOOD SAFETY(Food Handling) Date: 8 December Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Cost: $95.00 NEW PROGRAM OHS 5 DAY HSR PROGRAM Date: 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 November Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Cost: $995.00 OHS 1 DAY REFRESHER PROGRAM Date: 13 November Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Cost: $395.00 KEYS 4 LIFE Participants will develop skills to enable them to obtain their Learners Permit Date: October 10 (five weeks) Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm Cost: $70.00* CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION CARD (Red / White Card) Date: 7 October Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm Cost: $190 FORKLIFT Date: 10 and 11 October Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Cost: $ 495 ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM Date: 17 and 18 October Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Cost: $565 TRAFFIC CONTROLLER / MANAGER Date: 8 October Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Cost: $275 SAFE WORK AT HEIGHTS Date: 20 November Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm Cost: $255 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY Date: 21 and 22 November Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Cost: $395 For more information contact Wimmera HUB on P: 5381 6701 E: [email protected] or visit www.hub.edu.au

Upcoming events in Horsham City, Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack Shires 8th October Breaking Down Depression and Building Resilience 10th October Grampians Medicare Local Needs Analysis Horsham 19th October Northfest Horsham 20th November Common Risk Assessment Framework Horsham

Wimmera PCP Staff Contact Details

Geoff Witmitz Executive Officer [email protected] Phone: 5362 1225 – 0428358672 Donna Bridge Agency Liaison Officer [email protected] Phone: 5362 1221 – 0429174763 Jan Hall Grampians Region [email protected] Phone: 5362 1221 HACC Project Officer Chris Phelan Project Officer [email protected] Phone: 5362 1226 Ruth Williams Evaluation Officer [email protected] Phone: 5362 1224 Melissa Powell Admin Assistant [email protected] hone: 5362 1222