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Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Locality: Lakes Entrance, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5155 8300

Address: 18 Jemmeson Street 3909 Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.glch.org.au

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25.01.2022 This year, to recognise Wear It Purple Day, GLCH is encouraging staff and community members to make and wear purple flowers, made from tissue paper. Andrea from our Health Promotion team recently donned the Purple cape this year to spread the message (and flowers) - from a social distance, of course. These flowers are very simple to make (visit https://youtu.be/7LzH4kFfDkA for a quick video demo). Wear It Purple Day is held every year on 28 August. In 2010, several rainbow... young people took their own lives following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity, and ever since, Wear it Purple has been striving to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young rainbow people (i.e. in the LGBTQIA+ community). GLCH supports this annual campaign by encouraging staff and community members to wear purple on 28 August and during the week leading up to. By doing so, youll be part of the change by helping to raise awareness, showing your support of young rainbow people, and being part of a movement that has the potential to save thousands of lives. This year, were inviting staff and community members to make a tissue paper flower and wear it on the day and in the lead up to Friday 28 August. To learn more about Wear It Purple visit www.wearitpurple.org #wearitpurple #wearethechange Wear it Purple

25.01.2022 R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September and this years message is Theres more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say next so you can have a conversation that could change, or even save, a life. Visit www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day #theresmoretosay

24.01.2022 Dont let iso stop you from celebrating Wear It Purple Day with others. Tune into facebook and join the virtual party at 7pm tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9STzBeKGUzk

21.01.2022 GLA:D, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Kass OKelly recently completed the program and this is what she had to say of her experience: For anyone who has a bit of hip or knee osteoarthritis pain its a program that I would highly recommend, and you dont need to leave home to do it so you can do it direct from your lounge room and see the b...enefits for yourself. The next GLA:D program is scheduled for September. For more information or to join the program, please contact our Complete Therapies team on 5155 8370 #LiveWell

20.01.2022 RU OK? Day is coming up soon (Thursday 10 September). We can all make a difference in the lives of those who might be struggling by having regular, meaningful conversations about lifes ups and downs. If you feel like somethings not quite the same with someone you know theres something going on in their life or you notice a change in what theyre doing or saying - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK?... By acting as eyes and ears and reaching out to anyone whos going through a tough time we can show them theyre supported and encourage them to access help sooner. To further highlight the importance of mental health in our community, were inviting East Gippslanders to take part in a poetry/short story writing competition, as part of RU OK? Day (Thursday 10 September 2020). The four winning entries will be published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser, Lakes Post and Snowy River Mail on Wednesday 16 September, and the winners will each receive an awesome RU OK? prize pack. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday 6 September. Grab all the details including full terms and conditions at www.glch.org.au/ruok Darren Chester MP Orbost Regional Health East Gippsland Shire Council East Gippsland Water Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Bairnsdale Advertiser Youth Voice of East Gippsland Tim Bull MP

20.01.2022 If you have any questions about how to get started with virtual care speak with your allied health professional by calling 5155 8370 #livewell

20.01.2022 Today is Wear it Purple Day! Find out more about this campaign to support young rainbow people at https://youtu.be/aUFMvZ3l16E - and please share your photos below, of how youre wearing it purple today! #wearitpurple #wearethechange Wear it Purple

20.01.2022 GLCH offers counselling and support services, including free and minimal cost programs. Theres no need to suffer. Call us on 5155 8300 or find out more at www.glch.org.au/ruok THERES STILL TIME TO WRITE & WIN! Theres still time to write & win - as part of RU OK? Day on Thursday 10 September 2020.... To highlight the importance of mental health in our community, Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) and the Bairnsdale Advertiser are inviting East Gippslanders to take part in a poetry/short story writing competition. The four winning entries will be published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser, Lakes Post and Snowy River Mail newspapers on 16 September, and the winners will each receive an awesome RU OK? prize pack. Entries close at midnight on Sunday 6 September. Grab all the details including full terms and conditions at www.glch.org.au/ruok

19.01.2022 Applications are still invited...

19.01.2022 From bushfires to a pandemic, the past year has been tough for Gippsland residents. Wed like to hear about your experiences and understand how you would like to see things managed differently in the future. Please join our online community conversation on Sunday September 20 from 1.30 to 3pm. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3bHKYJK

18.01.2022 As part of Nursing in the Community Week (14-21 September) well be introducing you to some of awesome GLCHs nursing team. So lets meet Amanda Crombie, our Dementia Clinical Nurse Consultant who is also involved in Advance Care Planning. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

17.01.2022 WERE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR CORPORATE SERVICES TEAM! Could you, or someone you know fill the role of Quality & Compliance Officer or Finance Officer? Visit https://glch.mercury.com.au for further information about these positions; and please share this post with your networks #jointeamGLCH #localemployerofchoice #since1975

16.01.2022 What would you make with this harvest? Bruthen Primary Schools kale, silverbeet, herbs, cabbage and eggs make up a VERY special bounty. The small, resilient... school was the recipient of hand-decorated packets of seeds donated by kitchen garden schools (see our previous post). The seed drive, spearheaded by Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, brought much-needed practical support, and a good dose of happiness, to a tight-knit community seriously impacted by drought and bushfires, as well as the COVID-19 lockdowns. Thanks everyone for your wonderful support! See more

16.01.2022 WERE LOOKING FOR AN NDIS SUPPORT COORDINATOR TO JOIN TEAM GLCH! Is this you, or someone you know? Visit https://tinyurl.com/y53xesxm for further information about this position; and please share this post with your networks #jointeamGLCH #localemployerofchoice #since1975 #NDIS #NDISprovider

16.01.2022 Remote working arrangements via the use of telehealth and other technologies will be considered #JoinOurTeam

14.01.2022 Gippsland Business Machines assists the Gippsland community with the latest Audio Visual and Collaborative equipment and today they delivered a new "toy" to our Childrens Centre in Coates Road, Lakes Entrance. Its the latest Ricoh D6510 Collaboration Hub,which gives our children and teachers an incredibly cutting-edge way to start interacting and collaborating. #logitech #collaboration #innovation #digitallearning #teachers #business #health #stem #community #education

13.01.2022 This week is "Nursing in the Community Week" so throughout the next 7 or so days well be introducing you to some of the amazing members of our nursing team. https://youtu.be/v7rSlHoFpyA #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

13.01.2022 Influenza can be a very serious disease. It is not too late to get vaccinated to help protect yourself and others. Everyone aged 6 months and over is recommended to get vaccinated every year. Give us a call on 5155 8300 to book an appointment with our Immunisation Nurse #staywell

12.01.2022 Today is RU OK? Day, where we encourage you to check in with each other by asking "R U OK?". If someone is NOT OK, then try and be there to listen and encourage them to seek additional help if needed. GLCHs GP, Dr Jess Zimmerman shares these tips regarding mental health and how to maintain it for you and your children during these currently challenging times. Its OK not to feel OK, and actually quite typical for this time of the year, given the challenging experiences weve all gone through in 2020. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to your GP or call GLCH on 5551 8300 to talk about how we may be able to help.

10.01.2022 THINGS WE LOVE! In 2014, Always launched a new leg of its epic battle to make sure that girls everywhere keep their confidence through puberty and beyond by tackling the societal limitations that stand in their way. Since then, #LikeAGirl has gone from a simple phrase to a powerful and empowering movement. Click below to give this clip a watch - its brilliant!

10.01.2022 Our team are reminding everyone to stay well by maintaining the 1.5m distance, with new t-shirts that read Help us STOP the spread. Please keep your distance with a 1.5m indicator. We know its challenging, but we appreciate your adherence. Stay well, everyone.

09.01.2022 Charmaine is supporting RU OK? Day (Thursday 10 September 2020) at GLCH this year. Are you? You can! R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You dont need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps to have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen... 3. Encourage action 4. Check in. PLUS there is still time to enter our poetry/short story writing competition, which aims to highlight the importance of mental health in our community. All East Gippslanders are invited to take part in a poetry/short story writing competition, and the four winning entries will be published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser, Lakes Post and Snowy River Mail on Wednesday 16 September. Each winner will also receive an awesome RU OK? prize pack. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday 6 September. Grab all the details including full terms and conditions at www.glch.org.au/ruok

09.01.2022 GLCH Counsellor Gayle Stuart-Murray discusses compassion fatigue on RU OK? Day 2020.

09.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day is held every year on 28 August. In 2010, several rainbow young people took their own lives following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity, and ever since, Wear it Purple has been striving to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young rainbow people (i.e. in the LGBTQIA+ community). GLCH supports this annual campaign by encouraging staff and community members to wea...r purple on 28 August and during the week leading up to. By doing so, youll be part of the change by helping to raise awareness, showing your support of young rainbow people, and being part of a movement that has the potential to save thousands of lives. This year, were inviting staff and community members to make a tissue paper flower and wear it on the day and in the lead up to Friday 28 August. These flowers are very simple to make (instructions below or visit https://youtu.be/7LzH4kFfDkA for a quick video demonstration). To learn more about Wear It Purple visit www.wearitpurple.org #wearitpurple #wearethechange Wear it Purple

08.01.2022 JOIN OUR CAN DO HOME SUPPORT TEAM! At GLCH, we provide tailored assistance with everyday life, helping our clients live as independently as possible at home and in the community. We are currently seeking caring and compassionate people (qualified and unqualified) to provide high-quality housekeeping and social support services to our elderly and disabled clients, and their carers. Is this the role for you? Or perhaps someone you know? Visit https://tinyurl.com/y5wworwg for fu...rther information; and please share this post with your networks. #jointeamGLCH #localemployerofchoice #since1975 #makeadifference #LiveWell #registeredNDISprovider

08.01.2022 Lounge Crew members Jamie, Thomas and Floyd the dog have been out and about this morning getting their essential exercise in and enjoying our beautiful local area. Jamie spent time whale watching from the Kalimna walking track, while Thomas and Floyd followed the Foreshore walking track. Todays workout playlist? Justin Bieber, of course! ... #livewell

08.01.2022 A lovely good news story. A few months ago we put out a call for seeds to keep East Gippsland schools garden beds alive in an area ravaged by drought, fire ...and the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns. The response was heart-warming. Andrea and the team at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health would like to thank all the schools who donated their saved seeds. The community was touched by the extra care the children took, with beautiful decorated seed packets and hand-written notes. The seeds have been distributed by a wonderful group of local volunteers. Watch this space as we share some of the revitalised, flourishing school gardens! See more

08.01.2022 Were looking for a BUSHFIRE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING CAMPAIGN MANAGER to join team GLCH! Is this you, or someone you know? Visit https://tinyurl.com/y4xfk5co for further information about this position; and please share this post with your networks #jointeamGLCH #localemployerofchoice #since1975

07.01.2022 We need your help! Have your say about gender equality... The East Gippsland Partners in Violence Prevention Group is currently seeking feedback from residents about important issues in East Gippsland relating to gender equality. The survey will only take around 15 minutes to complete. You will need to have an internet connection to be able to complete the survey. We really appreciate your help in completing the survey. Please share with your colleagues, friends, and family in East Gippsland. http://survey-au.dynata.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2008240

07.01.2022 Jordan from The Lounge Crew was excited to receive this weeks activity pack from Kaitlin and Gill this afternoon! Jorde normally whips up amazing omelettes in the kitchen and looking at this photo, we think he will be creating something equally awesome tonight

07.01.2022 Our first patient of the morning was a little different at our clinic in Lakes Entrance! This adorable little ducky (pictured below with Cassie) was entrusted into the capable hands of our clinic team, who after some quick thinking and a call to the wildlife people in Bairnsdale, secured him a new home until hes old enough to wander free - if Cassie lets him go that is #FeelGoodFriday

05.01.2022 Theres still time to write & win - as part of RU OK? Day on Thursday 10 September 2020. To highlight the importance of mental health in our community, Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) and the Bairnsdale Advertiser are inviting East Gippslanders to take part in a poetry/short story writing competition. The four winning entries will be published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser, Lakes Post and Snowy River Mail newspapers on 16 September, and the winners will each receive a...n awesome RU OK? prize pack. Entries close at midnight on Sunday 6 September. Grab all the details including full terms and conditions at www.glch.org.au/ruok

05.01.2022 Its Nursing in the Community Week (14-21 September), and we want to acknowledge our incredible nursing team who work so tirelessly in and for our community. So next, lets introduce you next to Melissa, our Diabetes and Parkinsons Disease Nurse. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

05.01.2022 Its Early Childhood Educators Day! Today (and every day, really) is a great time to officially recognise and celebrate the tireless work of Australias educators in early learning services, and their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care. We want to thank our amazing team of educators for the dedication and support they provide to all the children who attend our Childrens Centre. #LoveMyECE #earlychildhoodeducatorsday

04.01.2022 Last week was National Science Week. Some of the fabulous Lounge crew tried their hand (successfully) at circuit making using kits provided by Monash University and distributed by East Gippsland Shire Council. Pictured below is the brilliant Joshua building his light-up Dragon, and the finished product. So cool! #nationalscienceweek2020 #TheLounge #livewell

04.01.2022 GOT HIP OR KNEE PAIN? Our Complete Therapies team is offering the GLA:D Program online via Zoom starting EARLY SEPTEMBER at your place! If you have hip or knee osteoarthritis (or know of someone who does) and would like to be in less pain, feel stronger, and have a better quality of life then you need to secure a spot in this highly successful education and exercise program!... PROGRAM OVERVIEW: - Start with a one to one assessment with a GLA:D physiotherapist. - Two exercise sessions a week for six weeks ($10 per session), plus two free education sessions teaching you about osteoarthritis and exercise. - End with a physiotherapist to review and measure your progress. - The group will meet online from 9.00 - 10.00am Tuesdays & Fridays. AND THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES... "I found this form of exercising, with professional support, extremely beneficial. It improved my range of movement and gave me confidence that I was performing the exercises correctly." "We really are so lucky that you were able to enable this program online. Although some of the exercises I find challenging, the difference in my physical well being is greatly improved. So when people ask me now when are you having your hip op? , my response is Im not, Im doing physio instead." INTERESTED? If youre interested in joining our group from the comfort of your own home, please contact Nic on 5155 8370 for more information or to book your space. Youll be GLA:D you called #LiveWell

02.01.2022 Were acknowledging our Nursing team during Nursing in the Community Week (14-21 September) so heres Fiona, a member of our wonderful Home Based Nursing team. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

01.01.2022 What did you get up to on this glorious Spring day? Hilton from the The Lounge spent the morning exercising and sipping takeaway coffee in the sunshine. What a fabulous way to start the week! #livewell #LoungeCrew #lakesentrance