Mallee Track Health & Community Service in Ouyen, Victoria | Community group

Mallee Track Health & Community Service

Locality: Ouyen, Victoria

Phone: 50921111

Address: 28 Britt Street 3490 Ouyen, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mthcs.com.au

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25.01.2022 Being a Board Member is a great opportunity to put your professional skills into practice, while taking on a leadership role guiding local public health services. Applications are now open for MTHCS Board members. A full position description is available at https://vacancies.publicboards.vic.gov.au//jncustomsearch. Applications close November 30th.

24.01.2022 Opportunities exist for local residents to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery as a member of the MTHCS Board. A full position description is available at https://buff.ly/2HTF9hR Applications close November 30th.

24.01.2022 We were sad to farewell Carol Blundy on her last day at Sea Lake Preschool on Friday. Carol has worked in the Sea Lake kindergarten, child care and vacation programs in Sea Lake and Ouyen for over ten years. We wish Carol all the best in her new role with Mallee Family Care and congratulate her on completing her Diploma of Community Services.

23.01.2022 A very different day for us today - usually by now the committee has been hard at work for a couple of hours. Flower,cooking and produce entries are rolling in,... the bar is stocked, the bookmaker area is set up and our market stalls are arriving, of course the Cha Cha would have arrived last night - but not this year!. Instead if you happen to be about - keep an eye out for The mallee drifters inc - our local car club which is having a parade /drive today taking in some of the streets before finishing at the Ouyen Lake - I believe they may even be doing a drive by of Mallee Track Health & Community Service Pattinson House. Seeing as you can't be at the show today - how about sharing a memory or photo from a previous Farmers Festival with us? See more

22.01.2022 If you haven't had a chance to watch these fabulous episodes, you can catch up on ABC Iview. Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds took home the Emmy for best Non-Scripted Entertainment for demonstrating the physical and mental benefits of bringing together the very young and very old. We look forward to being able to resume some kinder and playgroup sessions in our own residential aged care facilities as soon as the COVID restrictions allow

21.01.2022 Just when you're starting to get the mid-morning nibblies...this is standard fare morning tea for our residents! Sweet and savory...and once a week, freshly-baked bread! How's morning tea looking at your place?!

21.01.2022 Ophthalmologists and optometrists are seeing a worrying increase in the number of people cancelling eye injections out of fear of attending medical services due to confusion around COVID-19. Patients with wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) or diabetic macula edemea (DME) are skipping crucial appointments. Without regular treatment, there’s a high risk these people could go blind or suffer significant vision loss, which is often irreversible. Eye injections are essential medical treatment and need to continue as scheduled. If you’re worried about attending MTHCS clinics, please call ahead and talk to us about what extra protocols are in place and what precautions you can take.

21.01.2022 Lest We Forget. #remembranceday is always an important day for all of our residents. We all took a moment to remember and reflect.

21.01.2022 The Hotel Services department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their team and complete a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. The successful applicant will gain valuable skills in the workplace and be mentored by experienced Cooks. The Food Services Apprentice will assist the cook in plating meals, washing dishes and basic food preparations as directed. This role will ensure cleaning will be carried out to the highest standards in all aspects of food preparation and delivery. Download the Position Description at https://www.mthcs.com.au/employment Don’t forget to share the job ad around to your networks of families and friends Ouyen & District Community Events

19.01.2022 Mildura Base Hospital CEO Terry Welsh will be joining us as Guest Speaker at our AGM next month. It will be a fascinating speech about the transition of the MBH from Victoria's only privatised public hospital to a a state-owned public hospital.

18.01.2022 It’s World Kindness Day today a day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. With kindness, we can overcome the divides of politics, race, religion, gender, and so much more. Find out more about the spirit of World Kindness Day at https://buff.ly/3jPG2oy

17.01.2022 The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has published a new consumer resource for people with cognitive impairment, their families and carers: My Healthcare Rights. An additional version of this resource has been developed to make this important information about healthcare rights accessible to people with low English literacy living with cognitive impairment. Download it here https://cognitivecare.gov.au/resources/commission-resources/

17.01.2022 Registered Nurse Mary Lane worked her last shift at MTHCS Ouyen on Sunday 29th November. Staff got together at the Ouyen Club for a farewell dinner and to reminisce about their work together over the past year. Mary joined the team in June 2019. We wish her all the best with her new endeavours. We're going to miss seeing her smiling face around Ouyen! Pictured - Mary, Bec, Tegan, Olivia, Shania and Sapana.

17.01.2022 You did it! On Monday, MTHCS programs celebrated Doughnut Day 28 days of zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria. What an awesome effort! Thanks to our residents who have risen to the challenges over and over again this year to keep our communities safe. #doughnutday Pictured (clockwise from top left) having a special treat in honor of the day: 3-year-old kinder group from Mallee Minors Ouyen, and Arlo, Olly, Emmy and Henry from Mallee Minors Sea Lake.

16.01.2022 There were a few changes to traditions for the AFL Grand Final day this year it was October instead of September, it was played at night and outside Victoria for the first time - at the Brisbane GABBA, and the crowd of 30,000 socially distanced fans was quite a bit smaller than the usual 100,000 at the MCG. But none of that worried residents at the MTHCS Ouyen Nursing Home who were very happy to watch the game on television after a scrumptious barbeque cooked by Nurse John Cresp.

15.01.2022 Ouyen Neighbourhood House Coordinator Kim Darley is working in partnership with local Victoria Police Sergeant Peter McNair (pictured) to establish a community Christmas Tree and a safe space for the community to place anonymous gifts to support our local children and families at Christmas time. You can drop off a present to the Ouyen Police Station between 8am and 8pm. Alternatively, if you live in Underbool or Murrayville, presents can be left at your local police station or MTHCS Community Service centre. Let’s make this Christmas a merry Christmas for everyone!

15.01.2022 MTHCS is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten) to join the friendly team at the Murrayville Early Learning Centre. The Centre is an integrated program that operates on Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am 5.00pm. The Early Childhood Teacher will be contracted to 50 hours per fortnight to deliver and plan the Kindergarten program, whilst overseeing the under 3 program. In addition, this position will allow flexibility to support other centres within the ...Mallee Track catchment. Applications close November 6th. Download the Position Description at https://www.mthcs.com.au/employment Don’t forget to share the job ad around to your networks of families and friends

14.01.2022 Leaving children unattended in a car even for a short period of time can be fatal. Children are particularly at risk because they can lose fluid quickly, become dehydrated and suffer from heatstroke.

14.01.2022 To give our children the best chance in life, MTHCS teamed up with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Robinvale District Health Service in 2018 to provide speech therapy services to families in Ouyen, Robinvale, Sea Lake, Murrayville and Underbool. Last week, this innovative partnership was nominated as a finalist in the prestigious HESTA 2020 Excellence Awards! Families can book appointments through MTHCS. A speech therapist will assess the child’s needs and develop a pl...an to support speech development. The speech pathologists will then work with local qualified allied health assistants. Congratulations to the Allied Health team! MTHCS Allied Health Assistant Briony is pictured supporting Sadie in an online session with Speech Therapist Estelle.

14.01.2022 During extreme heat, whether it’s one hot day or a heatwave, remember: Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty (if your doctor normally limits your fluids, check how much to drink during hot weather).

13.01.2022 Ouyen Clinic December - January, doctor roster

12.01.2022 It won’t be the same around MTHCS Ouyen with the retirement of Karen Ryan on Thursday. Karen has been a valued member of the team for an incredible 36 years and has seen many changes in the local community and the health service during her decades of service! Karen started work on July 16, 1984. We will miss Karen’s friendly face and expertise. Wishing you all the very best in your well-earned retirement, Karen

11.01.2022 All creatures great and small - learning about the ecosystem at MTHCS early years, Sea Lake.

09.01.2022 Confused about the recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions? Check out the Australian Medical Association's Fact Sheet which breaks them down by each State and Territory https://buff.ly/2VdyJgC #COVID19Aus

08.01.2022 A major part of MTHCS staff work in recent months has been maintaining community awareness about how to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. While restrictions are being eased, we are acutely aware that it’s not over yet and we still will need to take precautions like social distancing, hand hygiene, masks and getting tested in the event of any symptoms. Local businesses have provided strong support for customers by setting up signage and hand hygiene stations at their own cost, as well as limits to in-store customers. Our staff continue to be busy putting up signage at MTHCS facilities across the catchment. If you’re having trouble finding a suitable mask, please let us know - we have a limited number of free masks for eligible residents. Tests can also be organised by contacting the Clinics.

08.01.2022 Sea Lake clinic, GP roster for December - January.

07.01.2022 We have two positions vacant within our Early Years Education team. If you are passionate about early years education, love working with children and enjoy being a part of a dynamic, dedicated team we would love to hear from you! - Qualified Children's Services Educator (Certificate III or Diploma) Full-Time Educator to work in various locations across the MTHCS catchment.... - Part Time Children's Services Educator TRAINEE Are you interested in studying a Diploma of Education and Care? We have a great opportunity to be provided with on the job learning and mentoring from a very experienced cohort of educators. To find out more about the positions vacant, please visit our website www.mthcs.vic.gov.au/employment. Applications close 4pm Wednesday 2nd December, 2020. Please help us get the word out by sharing the job ads with your friends and family.

06.01.2022 The MTHCS volunteer workforce is incredibly important to our organization and our communities. We all need to operate as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, which involves following the advice of health authorities and peak bodies. The peak body for volunteering in Victoria (Volunteering Victoria) is recommending that if volunteering can be done virtually or from home, that is the preference for now. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep communities updated. It’s the little things volunteers do that brighten our days like this beautiful bouquet of roses dropped off by an Ouyen volunteer for MTHCS Sea Lake residents to enjoy. Pictured: Ethel Prange.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.05pm) Seek testing immediately Someone infected with COVID-19 has visited the below locations during the liste...d times. You should seek testing immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms, and isolate until you get your results. You do not need to self-quarantine if you receive a negative test but you should monitor for symptoms and get re-tested immediately if symptoms develop. Big W Brickworks, South Rd, Torrensville - Sunday 22 November 12.15pm to 12.50pm Flinders University Sturt Campus, Bedford Park - 13 November to 28 November Foodland, The Parade, Norwood - Sunday 22 November 1.20pm to 2.00pm Kmart, Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 3.10pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

06.01.2022 It’s hard to find many silver linings to the COVID lock-downs, but one of them has been the innovative use of technology to stay connected. Our exercise programs, for example, have always been face-to-face, and that will continue when safe, but we have also moved to on-line platforms and will be doing more of that in future. Online platforms potentially mean more people can get the benefits of a program without having to travel at all. More people can get involved in our Tai Chi programs for example, but we can also offer some new programs like arthritis management and cardiac rehab. Tai Chi sessions via Zoom recently (pictured) have been a big hit with communities -enabling people from throughout the catchment to keep up their exercise from the comfort of their living rooms.

03.01.2022 Residents and visitors to Victoria are being warned to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Ross River virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the Gippsland Lakes area around Ninety Mile Beach. These viruses can cause symptoms including joint pain and stiffness, headache, fever, rash and fatigue. Read more at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campaigns/beat-the-bite

03.01.2022 Heat kills more people than any natural disaster. #SurviveTheHeat check on those who are most at risk today - your neighbour living alone, the elderly, and people with a medical condition. Find out more at: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat

02.01.2022 Many happy returns to our Practise Nurse Deb Watson who celebrated her birthday at MTHCS Sea Lake recently. Colleague Chevaun Wight, famous for her scrumptious home-baked birthday cakes, came up with the goods again with a delicious cake that staff and residents enjoyed sharing!

02.01.2022 The ‘Buloke Girls Can’ at Green Lake this morning moving through yoga poses with Averyl, listening to two inspirational young women discuss their experiences wi...th positive body image and self-confidence with lots of take home messages and finishing up chatting over a scrumptious lunch provided by Steph Kelly. Both Chloe and Ash had in their speeches this saying by Rupi Kaur which is a powerful message so have included it here. More details of the event will be in this weeks Times Ensign but feel free to talk to either girl about their experiences. I want to apologise to all the women I have called pretty before I have called them intelligent or brave. I am sorry I made it sound as though something as simple as what you are born with is the most you have to be proud of when your spirit has crushed mountains. From now on I will say things like you are resilient or you are extraordinary. Not because I don’t think you are pretty but because you are so much more than that. See more