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Inglewood and Districts Health Service

Locality: Inglewood, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5431 7000

Address: 3 Hospital St 3517 Inglewood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.idhs.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 IDHS staff undertaking fire warden training, a great opportunity to keep skills up to date.

25.01.2022 How much money will you save from the day you quit smoking? How could you use this money to help improve your quality of life? Start planning for a healthier, and wealthier, future. Use Quitline’s online Cost of Smoking tool to calculate how much cigarettes have cost you and how much you could be saving if you quit smoking. https://www.quit.org.au/tools/cost-smoking/ If you'd like to chat about quitting smoking, IDHS Quit Educators are available on the phone on 5431 7000. They can provide personalised, non-judgemental and empathetic support to help you quit, or just answer any general questions you may have about quitting smoking.

24.01.2022 World Heart Day is aimed at promoting preventative steps and changes in lifestyle to avoid, recover or live well with cardiovascular diseases such as angina, heart attack, stroke or heart failure. You know your actual age, but what is the age of your heart? Calculate it here with the Heart Foundation's Heart Age Calculator and understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-age-calculator

24.01.2022 Residents had a great time colouring in Christmas pictures this week, so we thought it would be a great idea to have a Colouring in Competition. The Residents picture with the most likes will win a prize, so start liking! Competition will close next Wednesday 16th December.

23.01.2022 The Flying Doctor Dentist Program, is very excited to be returning to Wedderburn providing dental check-ups and dental care to Wedderburn and surrounding towns from Monday 12th October for a few weeks only. It is important to book in for your check up early so that the team can complete your dental care while they are here. The dental van will be located at the Wedderburn Community House and the Wedderburn Development Association has again lobbied to get this service back, s...o please make the most of having a dental service in our area. The eligibility details and contact numbers are included in the flyer, don’t miss out, call today. Your teeth are very important, they allow you to eat, talk, smile and give your face shape, don’t neglect them. Even though we might be all wearing masks at the moment, you still need to look after those teeth. Tracey Wilson CEO, IDHS.

21.01.2022 Are you missing your strength training class, but keen to continue your exercises at home? Why don’t you join one of our Zoom Exercise classes run by our Strength Trainer Karen! For further information, and next available class times please contact Karen via email at [email protected]

21.01.2022 IDHS COVID-19 pop up clinic is up and running today only. If you have any signs or symptoms of COVID, please call up for your test. We can see you from your car or under the IDHS marquee. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS

21.01.2022 : ‘ ’ Over the next 16 Days IDHS will be sharing key behaviours and actions we can all take to support and strive for gender equality, and show respect for women and their contributions. #16dayscampaign #respectis... #Callitout See more

21.01.2022 2021 Graduate Nurse Program Registered Nurse IDHS is situated in the Shire of Loddon and provides services to more than 5,500 residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Newbridge, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and surrounding townships. Inglewood and District Health Services are welcoming applications for our 2021 General Registered Nurse Graduate Year Program. This is a structured twelve month program offering rotations through various depa...rtments of the health service designed to consolidate your nursing skills. We focus on your ongoing professional development by offering an extensive orientation program along with 5 paid study days throughout your program. IDHS also offers salary packaging (up to $9010 per annum). In 2021, IDHS have 3 positions available for newly graduated Registered Nurses to join our innovative Graduate Nurse Programs (GNP). You will be employed on a 12 month fixed term part time contract (64 hours per fortnight). All applicants must be eligible to register for the PMCV Computer Matching process. Please visit allocations.pmcv.com.au to determine your eligibility. Application Process All applicants must be eligible and registered to participate in the PCMV Computer Match service. All applications must include: - A cover letter - A current CV - Supply 2 referees that are contactable in October 2020 - A copy of academic transcript to-date (original to be sighted at interview) - Two clinical appraisals of placements undertaken since July 2019. Please include a copy of the graded appraisal and signed pages only (original to be sighted at interview). Contact Human Resources at [email protected] for Position description or online at PCMV Computer Match service. The successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of employment. Contact Daryl Rowley / Vijin Vijay (03) 5471 0000 should you require additional assistance.

20.01.2022 IDHS had a visit by members of the ADF yesterday to support us in our approach to COVID-19. Arriving in their full PPE, the two Navy personnel toured our facility observing and discussing what we have in place to protect our patients residents and staff. They were very impressed with what they saw and heard. Congratulations to everyone at IDHS for again doing IDHS and yourselves proud. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS

19.01.2022 IDHS is very pleased to announce that Kara Mamouney Brown has recently completed a Certificate IV in Government. Kara works in our Finance and Administration teams and has completed this course to further her skills and knowledge in the procurement area. Studying and working a full time role is tricky but she also has a family and a farm as well. A great achievement, congratulations and well done Kara. We are all so very proud of you. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS

19.01.2022 IDHS Board of Directors and Executive would like to wish our staff, residents, patients, clients, families and the community a very Merry Christmas Tracey Wilson CEO, IDHS

18.01.2022 Seasonal eating. What is it? Eating seasonally refers to purchasing and eating fruit and veggies that are grown at a particular time of year. This might look like buying mangoes in summer, cabbage in winter, pumpkin in autumn or strawberries in spring. Seasonally eating has a range of benefits, both for our health, as well as our bank accounts. It encourages us to eat a wide variety of produce. Eating a range of fruit and veggies means your body is receiving a variety of diff...erent nutrients that help with maintaining a healthy weight, protect against heart disease and help with digestion. Better yet, buying produce in season means they are more nutritious and tastier than when eaten outside of their peak harvest time. Buying according to season also gives more bang for your buck. Produce bought in season is often more readily available and cheaper, as farmers yield greater amounts so can sell the fruit and veggies for less. Overall, we think buying seasonal is great if you have the option. To view the produce available in each season in Victoria, visit https://buff.ly/2FmRuJY #NNW2020 #Tryfor3 #veginspo

18.01.2022 Each October, Mental Health Month gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It is celebrated across Victoria, and is a chance to promote activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others. These events and messages are tied together with a specific theme, and this year’s was Tune In. Tune in to yourself, Tune in to others, Tune in to your community and Tune in to stigma. This month we asked our staff & residents I tune in to myself by. And here are there responses.

17.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

17.01.2022 The team at IDHS have been very busy during COVID to keep our residents and patients safe. As with most parts of our community the team have had to make lots of changes to how we work at this time. As a result, the team developed a stimulating week of activities to keep our residents moving and thinking by developing Olympic Games events over a five day period. An opening ceremony, events and medal presentations were included. As you can see from the WIN News article, this wa...s a great success. The joy on everyone’s faces says it all. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS https://www.facebook.com/watch/

17.01.2022 IDHS is excited to be nominated for the HESTA Award for allied health https://www.hesta.com.au//excellence-awards-allied-health-

14.01.2022 Whilst epidemic Thunderstorm #Asthma doesn’t happen often, from October through to December, it can be quite severe This year, it’s anticipated there will be an abundance of grass #pollen, heightening the risk. For more information please call your local Asthma Educator Christine Elliott at Inglewood and Districts Health Service 5431700. To read more visit the Asthma Australia website blog at http://ow.ly/Qe8n50wFkiG

13.01.2022 During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence a lunch was held as a collaborative initiative by The Kooyoora Women’s Network and Inglewood and Districts Health Service. The Kooyoora Women’s Network came together for the first time since International Women’s Day in March 2020. The ladies looked vibrant in their orange outfits and with the hum in the room, it sounded like they were all enjoying catching up again. The lunch was held to raise awareness about how ...to recognise harmful behaviours and support families experiencing domestic violence and provide information. IDHS Health Promotion Officer Cindy Gould and AOD Clinician Sonya Leigh spoke to many women on the day about a variety of women’s health initiatives and local support services. The ladies were keen to reengage in the IDHS strength training timetable when our services reopen. The day was a fantastic way to raise awareness and provide local contact information to support our families. Thank you to all 50 women who attended and to Carly Noble and Barbra Rodwell for providing the raffle prizes on the day in support of the Kooyoora Women’s Network. There are a range of ways people can respond to sexism, harassment and disrespect towards women, depending on the context and your level of confidence. As a bystander you believe someone is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for police. If you or someone you know are experiencing or have experienced family violence and/or need extra support contact the IDHS Mental Health Team on 5431 7000. Reference: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au//respect-women-call

13.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month with provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues. As well as having your regular breast screen every two years, it is important to be breast aware. We recommend you get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts. BreastScreen Victoria is open and screening with safety measures in place. If you are due for a breast screen, we look forward to welcoming you safely. And if you notice any unusual changes to your breasts, contact your GP right away. @BreastScreenVictoria

13.01.2022 Many thanks to the St Mary's Primary School, Inglewood P&F Committee for donating wooden spoons for our Residents to decorate. The Residents had a wonderful afternoon creating their master pieces, and will display them in ‘Spoonwood’ Lions Club Park, Brooke Street for all to see.

13.01.2022 ‘ ?’ This week Residents and Staff enjoyed decorating Henry and Judi as Snowmen, and they were great sports! A ‘Snow fight’ was enjoyed afterwards.

12.01.2022 With continued restrictions of COVID-19 affecting community gatherings, Inglewood and District’s Health Service has rescheduled the IDHS Annual General Meeting from December 2020, to Thursday the 18th of February 2021. We look forward to seeing the community members of the Loddon Shire again on this date.... Tracey Wilson CEO, IDHS

12.01.2022 : ‘ ’ During the Sixteen Days of Activism IDHS will be sharing key behaviours and actions we can all take to support and strive for gender equality, and show respect for women and their contributions. #16dayscampaign #respectis... #Callitout See more

11.01.2022 Worried about the withdrawal associated with Quitting Smoking? There are a variety of options available to assist with the withdrawals associated with quitting, the IDHS Quit Educators are available to help you over the phone to identify your concerns and develop a quit plan. You don’t have to do it alone, or go cold turkey, we will work with you to make your quitting journey as easy as possible.... Contact IDHS on 5431 7000 to get in touch with your local Quit Educators Chris Elliott & Bethany Takakis.

10.01.2022 IDHS held an afternoon tea this week for our staff and residents as part of Pink Up Your Town for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). It is important to remind those between 50 and 74 to have a breast screen every two years, it takes 10 minutes and it is free. Our afternoon tea raised funds to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses wherever they are needed most! These events are held yearly in a nation-wide show of support for people experiencing breast cancer. Thank you to a...ll of the staff and residents who came dressed in pink and to David for the wonderful afternoon tea. It was also our Occupational Therapists last day and thank -you to Shelley for the fantastic work you have contributed to IDHS. Shelley was behind the Olympics and the Twist videos that were both a lot of fun for the residents during the restrictions. If you would like to donate to PUYT Inglewood click on the link. https://fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com.au//pinkupinglewood See more

10.01.2022 Women’s Health Week 7th 11th September This year the theme of Women’s Health Week 2020 is Women’s health. Powerful stuff. To celebrate all the amazing women of the Loddon Shire IDHS have created a video of local women talking about what Women’s Health means to them & what they would tell their 16 year old selves about Women’s Health Now.... Thank you to all our wonderful & powerful women who participated in this video. When it comes to your health, check it don’t regret it it’s time to put your health first! www.womenshealthweek.com.au @jeanhailes #WomensHealthWeek

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09.01.2022 Good afternoon all, Following the announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday of the planned changes to restrictions as of midnight tonight for regional Victoria, the Executive team met earlier today and we want to inform you of the changes to be implemented from tomorrow (Thursday 17 September). We plan to reintroduce visiting to our Residential Aged Care in a careful manner to ensure the continued safety of our residents and staff.... From Thursday we will welcome up to two (2) visitors for the maximum of one (1) hour per day for our residents and hospital patients. To enable us to manage people within the facility we will limit the number of people as follows: Up to three (3) residents and one (1) hospital patient can have a visitor at any one time. This will result in a maximum of eight (8) visitors in the facility. Each visit will be booked in advance and on arrival the visitors will complete a declaration, have their temperature checked and be provided with a mask. Whilst in IDHS, the visit will occur either within the resident’s room or in one of our lounge/outdoor areas to ensure social distancing within the facility. Visits will be limited to one hour to enable other visitors to also see their relatives. We would prefer visits Monday to Friday or on weekends when reception is open to enable the required check ins. We want to thank the families and friends of our residents for their patience and support over the weeks we have been locked down for the safety of our residents. We know that our residents are looking forward to your visits as much as you are to see family. We hope that we can continue to open our health service up in the coming weeks to return to normal as much as possible. Kind regards Tracey Wilson CEO, IDHS.

09.01.2022 Santa and his elves made an early visit to IDHS bringing gifts and plenty of Christmas cheer to our Residents during the annual Family Forum and Concert.

09.01.2022 There were some unusual sights down the hallways of IDHS today; a spooky, scary clown and ghoul took over the allied health team and joined the Leisure and Lifestyle ringmaster in creating a real circus of a time for our residents. A treasure hunt around the building for some Trick AND Treat boxes left everyone with full treat bags and perhaps some gooey fingers to set off the senses. Happy Halloween to everyone giving it a go this year.

09.01.2022 Lots going on at IDHS today. Trees have been checked and several were in danger of large limbs falling. Thanks JUST TREES for getting on to this. Logs are off to the Inglewood Lions Club to raise funds for their projects. It is great when someone else can benefit. Working with our community. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS.

09.01.2022 Appointments to the Board of Directors at Inglewood and Distrícts Health Service . . Inglewood and Districts Health Service invites applications for part time board positions with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021.... For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance or click the link below.

08.01.2022 An exciting night at IDHS as we are finalists in the HESTA Awards #HESTAawards

07.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the Loddon Healthy Minds Network 2020 Suicide Prevention Forum (SPF20) on Thursday 22 October. The forum, which will be held online from 9am to 3.30pm, will focus on suicide prevention strategies that work in rural areas. For more information and to register, please visit... https://www.loddonhealthyminds.com.au/suicide-prevention-fo Registrations close at 5pm, 21 October 2020.

06.01.2022 So proud of our Team and Residents at IDHS for making the finals of the #HESTAawards. Congratulations to all the winners, it was an honour to be nominated for the amazing work our team undertakes each and every day. Tracey Wilson CEO, IDHS

05.01.2022 So exciting for the allied health and leisure and lifestyle team to be finalists in these awards, highlighting the great work we do in aged care at IDHS every day. Tracey Wilson CEO IDHS

05.01.2022 Casual Position Available Support Services Team Member Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a passion to work across the Support Services area within health, this position is Casual working within the Food and Environmental Services Department. ... In this role you will be required to undertake a range of cleaning and food service duties across the hospital. To be successful in this role you must have excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, an understanding of OHS principles and the ability to follow policies and procedures. Applicants will also need to be able to work over a seven day period of shifts. The successful person must be able to demonstrate: - Proven capacity to work in an adaptable, flexible, fast-paced, team environment - Great communication and interpersonal skills - Experience working in across Cleaning and food delivery Please refer to the Position Description for more detail. Further information is available from Human Resources, on (03) 5471 0000. Applications close Friday 9th October 2020 Position descriptions are available via the Human Resources department via email request at [email protected] All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check.

05.01.2022 Thank you to the Inglewood Primary School for involving the Aged Care Residents in their historical local hunt. Bill and other Residents were very excited to be a part of it.

05.01.2022 On the 2nd & 9th of December Inglewood and Districts Health Service, Loddon Shire and Boort District Health collaborated and conducted health checks as part of the ‘Call it out’ campaign during the 16 Days of Activism. The local community were offered a 20-minute health and well-being check in a 'pop up' style, which was popular in such a relaxed outdoor setting. Having these checks is also a reminder for people to visit their G...P regularly and learn about the services available at IDHS to support good health and lifestyles. Additionally, it was a fun way for our staff to reengage with the local community after months of working from home. As the 16 Days of Activism comes to a close, resources that have been showcased during the 16 Days of Activism can be used year-round. Being an active bystander is about community. Together, we can eliminate family violence and violence against women. If you or someone you know are experiencing or have experienced family violence and/or need extra support contact the IDHS Mental Health Team on 5431 7000. Thanks to Loddon Shire and Respect Victoria for their support. https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au//respect-women-call

05.01.2022 : Respect Victoria’s Respect Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign encourages Victorians to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women. This campaign aims to support the Victorian community in understanding what respect means, what it looks like, and how to put it into practice in their everyday lives. This year IDHS have partnered with local businesses of the Loddon Shire to Orange Southern Loddon´ to raise awareness of this campaign, and inspire action and encourage members of public to embrace the types of behaviours and actions that represent and personify respect. Thank you to the Wedderburn CWA for kicking off the campaign.

04.01.2022 Shirley and Dawn keeping active with a round of table tennis.

04.01.2022 Getting tired of the same family dinners? nutritionaustralia and VicHealth's Cook Well, Eat Well has nutritious recipes that can be made with common pantry staples like rice and lentils. Visit the newly launched website at www.cookwelleatwell.org.au

03.01.2022 The IDHS maintenance team have been busy tidying up the hospital garden and as a result, we have some Yukka plants going free to a good home. These are available for pick up at the rear of the hospital, enter from Ward Street, first in best dressed.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 testing will be available onsite at Inglewood & Districts Health Service this Friday. The Loddon Mallee Rapid Response Testing Team, with staff from Bendigo Health, will offer the testing. IDHS CEO, Tracey Wilson, is urging anyone with even the mildest of symptoms to present for testing on the day. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, cough and a loss of taste or smell, Tracey Wilson said... No matter how mild you feel your symptoms are please come and get tested. You should also present for testing if you have any concerns about COVID-19. It is important that people continue to get tested at the first sign of symptoms and I urge anyone to please use this opportunity to get tested while the testing team is visiting locally.

02.01.2022 Women’s Health. Powerful Stuff. Thank you to Mikala McNeil for sharing what the Women’s Health Week theme means to her. Earlier this year, Mikala won the Headspace Bendigo's Got Talent competition. Mikala's entry in the completion was of herself playing guitar and singing James Arthur's 'Say you won't let go' - one of her favourite songs. IDHS wish you all the best for your future musical career Mikala. What makes you feel powerful? Knowledge makes me feel powerful. I believ...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Residents Olympics day four with competition in Cycling , the Hula Throw, and the Freestyle Floor Routine.

01.01.2022 A reminder that the Flying Doctor Dental Clinic is in Wedderburn until the 6th of November. Appointments required - call (03) 8412 0444 to book an appointment and confirm eligibility details.

01.01.2022 ? Find out if your eligible to join our locally run Life! Program & start putting your health first. Over 60,000 Victorians, have joined the Life! program to kick-start their health. IDHS have been running this successful program in Loddon for over 10 Years, and have continued to do so during the current pandemic. We are always keen to have new participants join this program, and can get you started while you’re at home. Learn ...more about nutrition, physical activity and managing stress with this free evidence-based healthy lifestyle program. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.lifeprogram.org.au/test or call IDHS on 5431 7000. See more

01.01.2022 IDHS Strength Trainer Karen talks about the best exercises for Bone Health for all ages. Thank you to the Bailey Family for participating in this year’s Healthy Bones Week promotional video.