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Goulburn Valley Health

Locality: Shepparton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5832 2322

Address: Graham St 3630 Shepparton, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our team at the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre got into the AFL Grand Final spirit today, although we think the Geelong supporters might be outnumbered by the looks of it! Wishing everyone across the Goulburn Valley a safe and enjoyable long weekend #intouchwithourcommunity

23.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day and GV Health’s Rural Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner Suzanne Wallis is encouraging the community to educate themselves about AIDS, including what symptoms to look out for such as weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/2JlTSCQ #intouchwithourcommunity

22.01.2022 TODAY WE ARE A TESTING LOCATION As your Community Health Service, we want you to know WE CARE and we are a SAFE place to come to and get tested. Open fo...r testing today from 10.30am until 4.30pm! Come and see us today we are are all set up and the Eastern Access Community Health Team are with us to ensure our community are safe and well. Stop in and see us!!!

22.01.2022 THANK YOU AND NOTIFICATION REGARDING TESTING CENTRES | please note new testing times. A sincere thank you to our community for stepping up and making the effor...t to get tested following the detection of traces of COVID-19 in Benalla's wastewater earlier this week. Being tested ensures that we can keep our community safe. At the time of writing we have tested more than 180 people since yesterday. Remember, there are three places in Benalla where you can get tested. Please note times and venues are subject to change and any alterations will be advised via this page. Pop-up Testing Clinic at Benalla Racecourse up to 1pm today, 8.30am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday. People can pre-register by calling 1800 314 741. Pop-up Testing Clinic at Benalla Showgrounds & Recreational Reserve up to 1pm today, 8am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday. Fever Clinic at Benalla Health every day from 9:30am to 6pm. Please phone (03) 5761 4284 for an appointment. For further information on COVID-19 please visit the Department of Health and Human Services website at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

20.01.2022 Our first resident to receive her COVID-19 vaccination from the team from Goulburn Valley Health. Joan said "It did not hurt a bit". Goulburn Valley Health #COVIDVaccineDone

20.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Click here: https://bit.ly/3e9APGX to watch a short video featuring GV Health’s Breast Care Nurse, Melissa and i-Med Radiology Shepparton’s Senior Mammographer, Kim. #intouchwithourcommunity

20.01.2022 Are you on the lookout for a permanent full-time physiotherapy role at a growing regional health service? If so, we have a great opportunity for you. Keen to know more? Meet Mikaela. She’s one of our physiotherapy team members and enjoys the continued learning opportunities available at GV Health through weekly tutorials and in-services. I enjoy the variety I get to experience and the exposure to different clientele here at GV Health. There are always very experienced seni...or clinicians available who dedicate time to help up-skill the team. But mostly, I would say I enjoy the team - the physio and entire allied health team are really great. They are very supportive, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly people who make working at GV Health both a fun and good working environment. Click here: https://bit.ly/3m5EEj3 to learn more. Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2020.

19.01.2022 Our Emergency Department (ED) is currently experiencing an incredibly high volume of patients. While the GV Health ED prioritises patients who require the most urgent care, some patients may experience very long wait times upon arrival. You know yourself, and your family, better than anyone.... If you or they are critically ill, please attend GV Health ED as soon as possible. If you or they are unwell, but do not require emergency medical attention, please contact your local urgent care centre or book in to see your GP as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our patients, families and staff safe. #intouchwithourcommunity

19.01.2022 COVID-19 Testing Numbers ~ A total of 123 people were tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday 21 October 2020 as at 8:00am today at the GV Health’s walk-up and drive through clinics sites for community testing. From Wednesday 14 October 2020, a total of 5,671 people from across the Shepparton and Mooroopna area have been tested for COVID-19 and a total of 7,154 people have been tested from the broader Goulburn Valley Region (noting this includes the number of people from the Sheppar...ton and Mooroopna area). Current Active Cases and Close Contacts ~ The number of positive cases has not changed and there remains three people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Shepparton region that are considered to be active cases. These people are self-isolating at home and are being monitored. GV Health is continuing to undertake contact tracing and testing. There are currently over 250 primary close contacts identified as a result of this outbreak. Getting Tested ~ The pop-up testing clinics at the McIntosh Centre at the Shepparton Showgrounds and the drive through testing at the Shepparton Sports Precinct are now closed. Please visit the Acute Respiratory Clinic at GV Health, Graham Street, Shepparton which is open seven days per week from 9:00am to 4:00pm from today and across the Grand Final long weekend. Testing is also available at Shepparton Respiratory Clinic - 172 Welsford Street, Shepparton by appointment https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical.../shepparton-VIC-3630 General Advice ~ Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) and who attended these locations on these dates and times should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. Please do the right thing and do not place your family members, friends and the broader community at risk. Symptoms include: Fever, chills or sweats Cough or sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Loss of sense of smell or taste Fatigue Body aches or headaches Diarrhoea Community Cases in the Goulburn Valley ~ There are no people in the Benalla, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case. For information regarding Shepparton's hotspots please visit https://news.gvhealth.org.au//information-regarding-sheppa

19.01.2022 VicHealth's 'This Girl Can' campaign aims to encourage more women to give physical activity a go, or return to exercise after a break. Women in Greater Shepparton are being encouraged to try something new and get active as part of the campaign. Please click here for more information and to see what activities are being held locally: https://bit.ly/3lOVino #intouchwithourcommunity

19.01.2022 Update Regarding Shepparton Outbreak: Testing Sites for Tuesday A detailed update will provided later today regarding the Shepparton outbreak. Getting Tested ...~ Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. Please do the right thing and do not place your family members, friends and the broader community at risk. GV Health's Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The drive through clinic at the Shepparton Sports Precinct and the McIntosh Centre at Shepparton Showgrounds are closed and will only reopen should there be a change in circumstances.

18.01.2022 GV Health’s Disability Liaison Officers are this week promoting Think Outside the Chair, a collaborative movement and campaign designed to challenge and change the current thinking around disabilities. Not all disabilities are visible and Think Outside The Chair encourages everyone to see beyond the physical indicators of disability, seeking to inform, engage and educate the community so all Australians can live harmoniously in communities that celebrate inclusion and diversi...ty. Invisible disabilities (or hidden disabilities) are defined as disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Many people find it hard to understand the cause of a problem if they cannot see evidence of it in a visible way. There are many invisible disabilities including bipolar disorder, autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and diabetes. Get involved by starting a conversation around invisible disabilities with your friends and family, by sharing this post and also by connecting with Thinking Outside the Chair on Facebook. For more information, or to chat with one of GV Health’s Disability Liaison Officers, please email [email protected] #intouchwithourcommunity

18.01.2022 The buzz of clippers will be in the air next Monday as Lifestyle Shepparton homeowners shave their heads, beards and moustaches. The annual shave day supports GV Health's Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre and has raised almost $30,000 since it began in 2014. To read more click here: https://bit.ly/3pPLTyx and if you would like to make a donation please contact Gavan Pritchett on 0417 719 386 #intouchwithourcommunity

17.01.2022 Today marks a special milestone for little Sophie McDonald who was born prematurely here at GV Health on July 12 this year: she can now celebrate 100 days of life. Born at only 25 weeks, Sophie weighed 858 grams and measured 32cm in length and required special medical care in Melbourne. She has spent much of the past three months at the Mercy Hospital for Women, returning to GV Health’s Special Care Nursery two weeks ago. Due to a collaborative agreement between GV Health and... the Royal Women’s Hospital, premature babies can now return to GV Health earlier than ever before and receive ongoing treatment locally. Premature babies like Sophie require special eye tests, said GV Health’s Maternity Services Manager, Carmel Brophy. Today, a nurse from the Royal Women’s Hospital will visit Sophie here and conduct the eye test so that we don’t have to send her back to Melbourne for assessment. Sophie’s mum, Kim McDonald, praised GV Health for their ongoing efforts, with thanks also to the staff that provided care when her daughter Macie, 2, was born at 32 weeks. GV Health has been like a second home for me and the staff have been so lovely and supportive, Kim said. A lot of the staff are the same from when Macie was born too so it’s nice to see them again. Sophie is likely to head home next week where she will meet her sister Macie for the first time. #intouchwithourcommunity

16.01.2022 Seeking: Director, GV Health Foundation. Do you have exceptional local knowledge, understand how to grow philanthropic support within a community and passionate about the role GV Health plays across the Goulburn Valley? Reporting to Chief Executive, Matt Sharp, we are seeking an exceptional senior leader to provide direction and support to the GV Health Foundation to identify, secure, manage and grow philanthropic support for the health service.... Charged with effective day-to-day oversight and management of the Foundation, we are looking for a skilled professional with extensive experience in a philanthropic, or senior leadership roles, within a not for profit environment, including significant fundraising experience, preferably in health or higher education. This is a permanent part time opportunity 20 hours per week. If this sounds of interest, or would suit someone you know, please click here: https://bit.ly/3fZhDyy for more information #intouchwithourcommunity

16.01.2022 The State Government are urging parents and caregivers to keep young children at home if they are sick amid a rise in outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis in interstate and Victorian childcare centres. Please click here for more information: https://bit.ly/366WdKL #intouchwithourcommunity

15.01.2022 Yesterday, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) made a number of recommendations concerning the administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. There is evidence of a likely link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and an extremely rare blood clotting syndrome thrombosis, which is blood clotting, and thrombocytopenia, which is a low blood platelet count (also known as TTS). The GV Health Vaccine Hub at the McIntosh Centre in Shepparton, and Kilmore... District Health, Mansfield District Hospital and NCN Health ’sub-hubs’ will observe ATAGI’s recommendations to ensure we are achieving the highest levels of safety and quality at our COVID-19 vaccination sites. Accordingly, the GV Health vaccination program at the McIntosh Centre, and Kilmore District Health, Mansfield District Hospital and NCN Health ’sub-hubs’ will not be providing the AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged under 50 years in the coming days. Further advice is expected to be provided over the weekend and into early next week including revised patient information that will assist people to make an informed choice regarding COVID-19 vaccines that are available. People who have received their first AstraZeneca vaccine dose without the TTS side effect or other serious adverse effects, should receive their second dose as planned, including people aged under 50 years. This approach is safe and is recommended by ATAGI. Community members who have any questions about their health or about the AstraZeneca vaccine should consult their doctor.

15.01.2022 A total of 185 people were tested for COVID-19 yesterday at the GV Health co-ordinated walk-up and drive through clinics sites for community testing. From last Wednesday, a total of 5,489 people from across the Shepparton and Mooroopna area have been tested for COVID-19 and a total of 6,972 people have been tested from the broader Goulburn Valley Region. The number of positive cases has not changed and there remains three people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the ...Shepparton region that are considered to be active cases. These people are self-isolating at home and are being monitored. GV Health is continuing to undertake contact tracing and testing, with further information to be provided as soon as it is available. For more information regarding current High-Risk Locations and Locations of Concern in Shepparton please click here: https://bit.ly/34da6pH : 7NEWS Australia Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images #intouchwithourcommunity

13.01.2022 A total of 270 people were tested for COVID-19 yesterday at the GV Health co-ordinated walk-up and drive through clinics sites for community testing. From last Wednesday, a total of 5,265 people from across the Shepparton and Mooroopna area have been tested for COVID-19 and a total of 6,680 people have been tested from the broader Goulburn Valley Region. The number of positive cases has not changed and there remains three people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the ...Shepparton region that are considered to be active cases. These people are self-isolating at home and are being monitored. GV Health is continuing to undertake contact tracing and testing, with further information to be provided as soon as it is available. There are currently 157 close contacts being monitored in relation to the Shepparton outbreak. As the contact tracing process and testing continues this number will change. For more information regarding current High-Risk Locations and Locations of Concern in Shepparton please click here: https://bit.ly/34da6pH : ABC News #intouchwithourcommunity

12.01.2022 Testing Sites for Tuesday 20 October 2020 & Wednesday 21 October 2020 Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 8:00am to 5:30pm. People who have symptoms are encouraged to this location. Drive through testing at Shepparton Sports Precinct, corner of Numurkah Road and Brauman Street, Shepparton from 10:00am to 4:00pm. ***Our drive through testing sites are quick and easy so we encourage people to visit these sites. ... Testing is available at Shepparton Respiratory Clinic - 172 Welsford Street, Shepparton by appointment https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical.../shepparton-VIC-3630 #intouchwithourcommunity

12.01.2022 Yesterday, Wednesday 25 November 2020, marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children. GV Health staff attended the 2020 Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre 'Walk Against Family Violence' event, organised by VincentCare Marian Community. The march recognises victims/survivors of gender-based and family violence, and raises awareness of the impacts of this... on our community. Please take a moment to visit www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au and find out more about local campaigns, including the Greater Shepparton Family Violence Prevention Network footpath campaign & the Women's Health Goulburn North East resources and events calendar. #intouchwithourcommunity

12.01.2022 Update Regarding Shepparton Outbreak: No Active Cases, Testing Numbers, Getting Tested & Thank You Active Cases, Primary Close Contacts & Secondary Contacts ~ T...here are now no active cases of people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in relation to the Shepparton Outbreak. There are now no primary close contacts and only two secondary contacts in relation to the Shepparton Outbreak. All primary close contacts and the majority of secondary contacts were released from quarantine in the last 24 hours. Number of Tests Conducted During the Shepparton Outbreak ~ From Wednesday 14 October 2020 to yesterday, over 4,100 people were tested for COVID-19 during the Shepparton Outbreak at GV Health’s walk-up, drive through clinic sites noting this includes sites coordinated by GV Health involving rapid response testing teams from Bendigo Health, Ballarat Health and Melbourne. From Wednesday 14 October 2020 to yesterday, over 7,300 people from across the broader Goulburn Valley Region (this includes the number of people from the Shepparton and Mooroopna area) during the Shepparton Outbreak. Getting Tested ~ Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. Please do the right thing and do not place your family members, friends and the broader community at risk. Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) Hours ~ GV Health's ARC at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 10:00am to 4:30pm. The drive through clinic at the Shepparton Sports Precinct and the McIntosh Centre Clinic at Shepparton Showgrounds are closed and will only reopen should there be a change in circumstances. Community Cases in the Goulburn Valley ~ There are no people in the Benalla, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case. Thank You ~ I would like to publicly acknowledge and thank all of GV Health’s staff in managing the COVID-19 Outbreak. All staff have contributed in one way or another and many have gone above and beyond in different ways to respond to the outbreak, support their colleagues and keep our normal services operating. I wish to thank members of the community for coming forward to be tested and for your patience when we experienced delays with testing the large number of people that presented the day after we went public with the high-risk locations and locations of concern. I would also like to thank the many different organisations and services that have supported GV Health and the community in the last two weeks your assistance has been greatly appreciated.

12.01.2022 Community Announcement - COVID-19 Testing Clinic: We are currently experiencing increased demand for COVID-19 testing at the GV Health Acute Respiratory Clinic along Graham Street, Shepparton. Please be aware that you may experience wait times of up to 60 minutes. COVID-19 Testing will be closed from 12:30pm 1:30pm today. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, you should seek advice and get tested. To find your nearest COVID-19 testing site please click here: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 #intouchwithourcommunity

09.01.2022 Located at Graham Street, Shepparton, the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre has been caring for cancer patients in the region since 2011. The service is filled with friendly staff who ensure cancer patients and their friends and family are well looked after. Click here: https://bit.ly/31Wo51f to learn more #intouchwithourcommunity

09.01.2022 THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA WARNING FORECAST FOR TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2020 A HIGH risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions has been forecast in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West weather districts for tomorrow - Wednesday 11 November 2020 - due to the combination of grass pollen and severe thunderstorms. There is also MODERATE risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions TODAY in adjoining weather districts for the Mallee and Wimmera.... If people have asthma or hayfever, the advice is to go inside, close doors and windows and avoid wind gusts before and during the storm. Reliever medication should be carried at all times today and tomorrow. It is important that all staff remain aware of current weather conditions by monitoring the Bureau of Meteorology forecast and updates and www.emergency.vic.gov.au. To subscribe to receive health alerts and other emergency advice go to: www.health.vic.gov.au/subscribe. #intouchwithourcommunity

07.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 This week is National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week for 2020 with celebrations to be held from 8 ...November through to 15 November. Due to COVID-19, this year’s celebratory week was delayed from the usual time each July. While the usual number of events around Shepparton and the surrounding region is exceptionally limited this year, GV Health will honour the week with a flag raising ceremony, there will be posters and balloons on display around the health service and this week’s Shepparton News feature, ‘In Touch with Our Community’ will highlight the week and the services provided to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at GV Health through the great work of our Aboriginal Liaison Officers. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. The theme recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. However, we should all be mindful of the need to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people each and every day. Pictured below is the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster from the National NAIDOC Committee.

07.01.2022 We understand that there are some questions regarding the discovery of traces of COVID-19 in Benalla's wastewater. Here's some timely information from the Depa...rtment of Health and Human Services you may find of interest. What is wastewater and why is it being tested? Wastewater is used water from toilets, showers, baths, basins, sinks and laundries that passes through the sewerage system. Wastewater across Victoria is being tested because the presence of viral fragments shows that SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recently shed in the geographical area of the sewerage system catchment. Fragments of the virus detected in untreated wastewater in locations where there have been no recent known cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) may indicate visitors or people within that community have coronavirus (COVID-19) and may still be infectious. This early warning can lead to increased local vigilance and clinical testing, and allow health authorities to target public health advice to prevent transmission. How do traces of coronavirus (COVID-19) get into wastewater? People who have or recently had coronavirus (COVID-19) may shed the virus on used tissues, off their hands and skin when washing and in their stool. It can take several weeks for someone to stop shedding the virus. Over time the virus breaks down and small non-infectious pieces of the virus (called ‘viral fragments’) can enter wastewater and travel through the sewer network. How are wastewater samples taken and tested? Samples of untreated wastewater are collected from sites across the metropolitan and regional sewerage network including from the inlet to wastewater treatment plants. The samples are taken to a laboratory and analysed for fragments of SARS-CoV-2 the specific coronavirus associated with COVID-19. Poliovirus, norovirus and adenovirus are also routinely monitored in wastewater around the world. How are sample sites chosen? The wastewater surveillance program is adaptive. The Department of Health and Human Services chooses sampling sites based on a number of factors including population size and feasibility to access samples, with the main aim to provide the most useful data in the context of the Victorian coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Does a positive wastewater test result always mean that there is an active case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in a local area? No. A positive wastewater test result may be due to a person or people with coronavirus (COVID-19) being in the early active infectious phase but it may also be due to someone or people who are no longer infectious continuing to shed the virus. The person or people shedding the virus may be local or visitors to the community. Can I get coronavirus (COVID-19) from wastewater? No. There’s no evidence that the virus causing coronavirus (COVID-19) can be transmitted through wastewater, either before or after treatment. The viral fragments themselves are not infectious. Wastewater is treated to kill a wide variety of microorganisms, including viruses, before it is returned to the environment. There is no evidence that coronavirus (COVID-19) can be spread via recycled water nor via treated wastewater released to waterways. Is my drinking water safe? There is no impact on your local water supply from wastewater testing. Drinking water supplied by water utilities is safe to drink and for normal household uses. Who is involved in the wastewater surveillance project? The Department of Health and Human Services is overseeing the Victorian wastewater surveillance program with support from Victorian water utilities in the collection of wastewater samples. Victoria is a member of the collaboration for sewage surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 (ColoSSoS). Coordinated by Water Research Australia, the ColoSSoS project brings together health departments, water utilities, laboratories and researchers from Australia and New Zealand to share advances in this rapidly evolving field. Laboratories and researchers involved in developing testing methods include Australian Laboratory Services, the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Water, Monash University, Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, SA Water and Sydney Water. For more information Visit DHHS.vic Wastewater testing .

06.01.2022 1 in 5 Victorians live with a disability. GV Health’s Disability Liaison Officers, Catherine and Eloise, are here to help you or the people you care for to access COVID-19 testing and treatment as well as your usual healthcare needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Call (03) 5823 6516 or email [email protected] to speak to GV Health’s Disability Liaison Officers today #intouchwithourcommunity

06.01.2022 Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues. While it has been slightly trickier to see people's moustaches this Movember due to regulatory mask-wearing in Victoria, the annual fundraiser continues to raise awareness around men's health. Click here: https://bit.ly/2V5Xw6d to read about the specialised staff at GV Health who work to improve men's health issues, including mental health and suicide prevention, as well as prostate and testicular cancer or pick up a copy of today's Shepparton News #intouchwithourcommunity

06.01.2022 Update Regarding Shepparton Outbreak: Active Cases, Testing Sites for Tuesday & Locations of Concern Active Cases ~ There is currently two people who are consid...ered to be active cases in relation to the Shepparton Outbreak with one person who tested positive for COVID-19 now no longer classified as an active case. Monitoring of all primary close contacts and secondary contacts is continuing. Required follow-up testing is nearing completion. There have not been any new COVID-19 cases diagnosed over the weekend. Getting Tested ~ Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. Please do the right thing and do not place your family members, friends and the broader community at risk. Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) Hours ~ GV Health's ARC at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 9:00am to 4:30pm. A total of 253 people were tested at the ARC over the long weekend. The drive through clinic at the Shepparton Sports Precinct and the McIntosh Centre at Shepparton Showgrounds are closed and will only reopen should there be a change in circumstances. High-Risk Locations & Locations of Concern ~ There have not been any new high-risk locations of locations of concern identified over the weekend. Community Cases in the Goulburn Valley ~ There are no people in the Benalla, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of GV Health RUSoN (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing) participants for successfully completing the program and attaining Graduate Registered Nurse positions with the health service for 2021. The RUSoNs have worked at GV Health providing patient care while completing their Bachelor of Nursing degrees through La Trobe University. Pictured left-right: Isabella Fazio-Miles, Jessie Newman, GV Health Graduate Nurse Co-ordinator Tracy Urbanavicius, Laura Verbeek, Sue Barnes, Lillian Nyangela, GV Health Transition to Practice Coordinator Lyn Brett, Rory Ballis and Paul Delai. #intouchwithourcommunity

05.01.2022 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 the guns fell silent across Europe, marking the end of World War 1. With this silence 62,000 Australians - nearly one third of them Victorians - had lost their lives. While the nation rejoiced that war was over, nothing could mask the heartbreak of the loss of so many young soldiers.... Today at 11am we remember and honour those that made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation and we thank the Victorians and Australians currently serving. Recently we have had Australian Defence Force personnel in Shepparton assisting as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response and we thank them for their service, assistance and support during this time. We also wish all armed forces personnel serving overseas a safe return from their posting. Lest we forget.

04.01.2022 There is power in our words and actions. A person who has a dependence on alcohol and other drugs can be subject to not only the stigma related to their addiction, but also to additional stigmas, such as disability, homelessness and mental illness. If you would like to refer yourself for assistance or treatment, please click here: https://bit.ly/38OyQal #RethinkAddiction #StopTheStigma

03.01.2022 Greater Shepparton Family Violence Prevention Network have scattered conversation starters along footpaths throughout Shepparton during this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Be sure to look out for the bright orange stickers and use these as a way to chat to your friends, family and colleagues about this important issue. #intouchwithourcommunity

02.01.2022 Held every year in July, this year's NAIDOC Week was postponed to November 815 due to COVID-19. With restrictions on holding events only now starting to ease, GV Health marked the occasion with a special flag raising ceremony at the beginning of the week. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3lrWKvW or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News #intouchwithourcommunity

01.01.2022 GV Health’s CAMHS Clinician and Registered Nurse Nicole recently shared why she enjoys working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. I love having the opportunity to support and be part of the recovery journey of young people and their families within our community, Nicole says. It is also great that as mental health professionals we have the chance to be part of a really supportive team where there are constant opportunities to learn and grow. As we continue recruiting... great people to the CAMHS team, Nicole encourages other professionals committed to working with young people to consider taking on one of these rewarding roles. All of these roles are made more attractive by how kind, caring and compassionate our team is, Nicole says. If you would like learn more, or know someone who would be interested, please visit https://gvhealth.mercury.com.au/ and explore the great opportunities we currently have available, including CAMHS Clinician, CAMHS and early Action (CASEA) Clinician, Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Clinic Coordinator and ASD Capacity Building Project Coordinator. Please note that relocation assistance may be available for these roles. To find out more email GV Health Talent Acquisition Manager, Samantha Fraser e: [email protected] #intouchwithourcommunity