Funding crisis
Not-for-profit aged care facilities in the region are in a funding crisis. Revealing this to The [Naracoorte Community] News, CEO of Naracoorte’s Longridge Aged Care, Mary-Ann Koerner, said this was the most pressing issue facing the state and federal governments, needing immediate solutions. Ms Koerner said the issue was even over and above health in general, with facilities full to capacity, a lack of staff to look after the elderly, and improper state funding.
Health and wellbeing service boost for Maldon communities
Community-focused physiotherapy is the latest new service set to be delivered at Maldon Hospital. The new physiotherapy service will offer focused, short-term specialist care for post-operative and post-injury treatment for eligible clients.
Local midwife finalist for Australian Midwife of the Year
A Dhelkaya Health Midwifery clinical coordinator and educator has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards. April Jardine has been nominated for her outstanding contribution to improving health outcomes for local women and is one of nine finalists from across the country.
Internationally recognised scientists confirm benefits of red meat and livestock production: MLA
Nine scientific research papers published ... in the world-renowned journal Animal Frontiers have confirmed the critical role red meat and livestock play in society, arguing that animal agriculture is key to the challenges around climate change and global food security.
We need to talk about mental health
It was a ride with a difference for about 10 motorcyclists who hit the road on March 19 to create awareness about mental health and suicide prevention on the Limestone Coast. The riders travelled up the Riddoch Highway towards Keith and then up to Murray Bridge as part of the first Limestone Coast-Mallee Black Dog One-Dayer Ride.
Dodge’s visit to WWHS
Kaniva Day Centre and Nursing Home had a very special visitor this week ... Dodge an 11 year old AQHA stallion and therapy horse popped in to visit.
Sometimes it helps to listen! Susi Tegen on Brainstorm
National Rural Health Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen said mental health in women is 'an enormous issue in rural and remote Australia' and called for action to improve rural healthcare accessibility. Ms Tegan was a guest on the first episode of Brainstorm, the new mental health podcast hosted by Guy Rowlison and produced by Plus Communications.
Special pony gets family through the toughest of times
Lachie Allen is just four and his big sister Milla is six. When Mila led Lachie to a win on the little white pony Pixie at the recent Equestrian Festival at Warragul, there was hardly a dry eye in the house ... “On the day Milla kept saying how proud of Lachie she was and kept reminding him to sit straight like a soldier, point his toes to the stars and look up."
Resilience ignited at BCG event, Swan Hill
Igniting Resilience, hosted by BCG at the Lower Mallee Inn at Swan Hill recently, lived up to its name. Â Young farmers and agribusiness professionals heard from guest speakers The Unbreakable Farmer Warren Davies, farmers Simone Murdoch (Swan Hill), Jarrod Kemp (Nullawil) and Will Simpson (Berriwillock), who shared how they navigate the challenges of life and farming. Â
Become a Maldon CERT member
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is looking for more recruits to join the Maldon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Maldon’s CERT is made up of members who provide support to the Maldon township 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
First responder training
Maldon and Harcourt Fire Brigade members, Maldon Community Response Team (CERT) volunteers and Ambulance Victoria paramedics came together last Friday night at the Maldon Fire Station for a two-and-a-half-hour training session. The CFA volunteers were instructed in CPR and in manual lifting techniques for moving patients safely.
Tennant Creek’s own young, achieving finalist
Most people in town would be familiar with the huge personality and smiling face that is Amy James and see her frequently at events like Do it for Dolly, RU OK, and Women’s Health Week events ... Amy’s contributions have earned her a nomination for the NT Young Achiever Awards in the Somerville Community Service Award People’s Choice category...
Marching for mental health
A four-day charity walk from Bonegilla to Corryong last week has raised more than $25,000 to date to promote awareness of veterans’ mental health isssues. Corryong cafè owner, Stuart Spratt, started the ‘March On’ walk three years ago and was accompanied by nine supporters who finished the trek with him at the Corryong cenotaph last Friday afternoon.
Cheryl and Bill hit the road for 16th Variety Bash
Yamba locals Cheryl and Bill Randall hit the road for the greater good when Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT’s feel-good 4WD Adventure kicked off in Coffs Harbour on Sunday ... Variety’s feel-good 4WD Adventure raises funds for children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability.
Public Health Alert: Northern Territory in peak risk period for mosquito-borne diseases
NT Health is urging Northern Territory (NT) residents and visitors to protect themselves from mosquito bites, following detection of the potentially fatal Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) and Japanese encephalitis (JE) viruses in mosquitoes. Mosquito numbers are currently high in the Barkly region due to the recent rains, and are expected to increase in the Top End, with numbers already at high levels in areas close to swamps, creeks and wetlands.
Moving in the Morning
Traditionally in small rural communities there is very limited opportunities for people to be physically active outside of mainstream sports and this is particularly problematic for women and girls.
Government admission on regional aged care
The Federal Labor Government has been forced to admit it won’t reach its target of 24/7 Registered Nurses in all Aged Care homes, which is an acknowledgement for battling smaller regional aged care facilities. Earlier this week, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells, revealed to media not every facility would be fully staffed by July 1, following months of pressure and advocacy from the Coalition on behalf of smaller aged care facilities.
Adam helps locals to make a balanced choice
Founder and CEO of Balanced Choice Adam Drake has been in Tennant Creek presenting his program to participants thanks to funding by RN Employment. Adam has a long connection with Tennant Creek and the Balanced Choice program aims to use his experience in many fields to connect mind body and spirit to help participants be the best version of themselves.
Covid vax rule change will help revive SES unit
For more than a year, Tabulam has not had an SES unit. Member numbers dwindled during the covid pandemic because the SES policy at the time was that all members had to be vaccinated.
Families left in the dark as Labor fails to raise alarm over cochlear implant issues: Speirs, Hurn
The Opposition is calling on the Malinauskas Labor Government to write to and engage with all families who received cochlear implant care at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital over the past decade ... It comes as more heartbreaking stories of South Australian children who have experienced issues with their cochlear implants come to light...
“Nine Australians a week commit suicide”
Alyssa Walker. Of those nine, according to the findings of the ongoing Royal Commission, at least one of them is a veteran. "They tell us to look for the warning signs," Charlton RSL head, Bill Freeman, says; "but there are no signs." And how can there be signs, really, when the people themselves feel lost? As it can be with all major turning points in life, with surety and sense of self shaken, there can come danger.
Forum to help in-home aged care providers prepare for major industry reform
Tweed Shire Council, with partners Social Futures and Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program, are inviting Commonwealth Home Support Program providers to attend a free educational forum ahead of major changes to the in-home aged care sector next year. Strategy In The Face Of Change – Community Aged Care Forum will inform the sector of changes coming into effect in July 2024.
