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New mental health service for Whittlesea

By Pam KiriakidisA new service that supports older Victorians to access mental health and wellbeing treatment is available in Whittlesea, with a hub expected to be established in 2024. Mental health organisation Neami National, in...

Rainbow Coffee Club coming to Romsey

The Country LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Program’s monthly Rainbow Coffee Club is coming to Romsey.In partnership with Romsey Neighbourhood House, the social group organised by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health in Kyneton for the past two...

Gratitude for the gift of organ and tissue donation

Each year, many Australian lives are saved and transformed by organ and tissue donors and their families.DonateLife Thank You Day, acknowledged annually on the third Sunday of November, pauses, remembers, thanks and recognises the...

Disability self-help grants open

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging support groups to apply for newly available Disability Self-Help Grants of up to $7000.The grants provide an opportunity to strengthen and enhance the social and emotional connection...

Run raises $100,000-plus for cancer research

By Max DaviesKyle Gemmill’s week-long RUN4KB concluded in Melbourne’s CBD last week, raising more than $100,000 for cancer research.The run was organised by Mr Gemmill in memory of close friend and colleague Brendon Warburton,...

Oaks Day fundraiser for Northern Health a success

COLOURFUL frocks and fancy fascinators filled Kilmore Racing Club on Thursday for another Oaks Day Luncheon raising money for Northern Health.In its 13th year, the event is this year estimated to have raised between...

Medicare bulk billing on the agenda

Featured image: Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Wallan Medical and Specialist Centre owners Dr Harsha Aluthge and Lasanthi Aluthge and Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell at Wallan Medical and Specialist Centre on Wednesday. ​By...

Medical clinics face closure under new tax

Featured image: Shadow Health Minister Georgie Crozier, nurse Viktoria Bastow, patient Maureen Sanders, Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Broadford Medical Clinic owner Dr Geetha Venkatram met on Thursday to discuss the outcomes of...

Health providers finalists at state awards

DPV Health and Northern Health are finalists in multiple categories at this year’s Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, which recognises outstanding contributions to the healthcare system.The awards celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of healthcare workers,...

Services expanded following health merger

Kilmore District Health, KDH, and Northern Health are now a united, amalgamated service as of Wednesday.Plans are underway for more specialist services to be offered at Kilmore with services such as increased maternity and...