Murray PHN in Bendigo, Victoria | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Murray PHN

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 4408 5600

Address: 3-5 View Point 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. A day to raise awareness and help break down the stigma around the mental health of doctors and all of our healthcare workers. Pandemics place additional pressure on medical professionals, but it's OK to not be OK and there is help available, including: HeadtoHelp - free support for people of all ages living in Victoria and bordering towns, with services in Bendigo, Mildura, Seymour, Shepparton and Wodonga or by simply calling 1800 595 212. T...o learn more visit: https://headtohelp.org.au/ Talk It Out Murray - provides 24/7 phone and online counselling for people aged 15 years and over in the Murray PHN region, call 1300 022 946 or visit: https://talkitoutmurray.org.au to receive support. DRS4DRS - provides online resources and an independent, safe, supportive, free, and 24/7 confidential advice and referral service for doctors and medical students. Call 1300 Dr4Drs (1300 374 377) or visit: https://www.drs4drs.com.au

25.01.2022 COVID-19 TESTING SITES FOR MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2020 OPEN TESTING SITES - Shepparton Sports City: Netball Courts drive through testing clinic will be Mon...day from 10am to 5.00pm. - GV Health’s Acute Respiratory Clinic: Graham Street running daily from 10am to 5.15pm. - Princess Park Clinic: Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm. - Western Park: near All Abilities Playground Victoria Park Lake, Tom Collins Drive 2pm to 6pm. We will be updating the community on changes throughout the week so please keep an eye on this post for updates. Please make sure to physically distance yourself by 1.5 metres with others waiting in line. We are grateful to everyone who has responded quickly and is now getting tested. NOTE: Do not avoid visiting GV Health if you require urgent medical attention. Please continue to visit GV Health’s Emergency Department if you require urgent medical attention. PARKING NOTE: Parking infringements are not being issued at COVID testing sites however drivers must still be aware of safety issues - do not stop over an intersection and obey Police or road traffic management directions at all times.

24.01.2022 Health services often have different referral guidelines for specialist clinics, making it challenging for GPs to know the necessary referral requirements and suitability of access for their patients. The Victorian Department of Health has developed clear and consistent criteria for several specialties across Victoria to help clinicians refer their patients to the right place, to receive the most timely and appropriate care. From tomorrow, referrals to these specialties in V...ictorian public hospitals will need to meet the new statewide criteria, or risk being returned. Learn more: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/specialist-clinic-referral-cr/

23.01.2022 We have two career vacancies - one in Bendigo and one in Albury or Mildura. The Quality Improvement Consultant role builds collaborative partnerships with general practice and other primary health providers to support the implementation of best practice and emerging models of care, systems and processes that helps them to deliver better patient care. To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/category/current-vacancies/

23.01.2022 Great news, particularly for our border communities!

22.01.2022 Update Regarding Shepparton Outbreak: Active Cases, Getting Tested Locations for Monday & Two Additional Locations of Concern Added Today Active Cases ~ The n...umber 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 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) 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. There are a number of sites in Shepparton where people can get tested for COVID-19 noting this is for people from the designated high-risk locations and locations of concern as have been advised: * Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street, Shepparton is open from 8:00am to 5:30pm. * Drive through clinic at the Shepparton Sports Precinct, corner of Numurkah Road and Brauman Street, Shepparton from 10:00am to 5:00pm. * The McIntosh Centre at Shepparton Showgrounds will not open tomorrow. Additional locations for community testing on Monday are being finalised at present and will be advised tomorrow morning. Locations of Concern Updated ~ People who have been to the locations below and those high risk and locations of concern as have been advised in previous days should get tested and stay at home until you receive your result. Two additional locations of concern have been added today as detailed below: * ANZ Bank 261 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 9:30am to 10:30am and Friday 9 October 2020 from 9:30am to 10:30am * Woolworths Corner of Hight Street and Archer Street, Shepparton Saturday 10 October from 7:45am to 8:45am An additional location of concern was added yesterday being: * McDonalds Shepparton North, Numurkah Road, Shepparton Thursday 8 October 2020 from 6:45am to 7:45am (Anyone who went through drive through does not need to get tested). This is in addition to the previously advised: * McDonalds Shepparton North, Numurkah Road, Shepparton Saturday 3 October 2020 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. (Anyone who went through drive through does not need to get tested).

22.01.2022 HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that’s best for you. Call 1800 595 212 https://headtohelp.org.au #headtohelp

20.01.2022 Today is headspace day and this year, young people are being encouraged to take small steps every day for their mental health. These could include going for a walk, taking a break from social media and eating well. Check out the headspace providers in the Murray PHN region for more information and headspace day activities headspace Shepparton headspace Albury Wodonga Headspace Bendigo headspace Mildura headspace Swan Hill

18.01.2022 A new career opportunity exists for a First Nations Commissioning Lead at our Bendigo office. This role is responsible for providing culturally responsive management to commissioning services and supports that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' access to local primary health care services. For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/first-nations-commissioning-l/

17.01.2022 People aged 50 years and over will be able to access AstraZeneca vaccinations via the Albury Wodonga Health vaccination hub. There are limited walk-in appointments available on Monday 3 May from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Delays are likely to be experienced. From Tuesday, general public bookings can be made by phoning the Victorian Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. Please see the post below for more information.

17.01.2022 Kemp’s Bakery Kilmore COVID-19 Update Further to information received yesterday, it has been determined that the Kemp’s Bakery staff member who tested positive ...to COVID-19, was infectious whilst working on 8 and 9 October. The staff member worked night shifts at this time when the bakery was closed to customers. Kemp’s Bakeries in both Kilmore and Wandong have been closed for cleaning. A coordinated response from DHHS, GV Health, Bendigo Health and Albury Wodonga Health have identified, made contact and undertaken testing of all confirmed close contacts of the staff member. All staff members have returned negative results. If you show any symptoms, even mild ones, please get tested and remain at home until you receive your results. Testing can be undertaken at Kilmore Memorial Hall, 14 Sydney Street Kilmore or The Kilmore and District Hospital by calling 5734 2024.

17.01.2022 Tests can also be booked online with the Shepparton Respiratory Clinic by going to: http://www.princessparkclinic.com.au/

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to come together to celebrate not only Indigenous achievement but the history, rich culture, and survival of the oldest continuing living culture on the planet. This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. There are a number of NAIDOC events this week, including online and COVID-safe gatherings. To find out more, visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

11.01.2022 Today is Eddie Mabo Day, the last day of Reconciliation Week. It's a day to commemorate Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to no-one’.

11.01.2022 To all our region's health professionals and essential service workers, a big thank you from Matt Jones, CEO of Murray PHN and all the PHN team. #thankyoubendigo - and thank you also to Shepparton, Mildura, Albury Wodonga and all stops in between.

10.01.2022 Update Regarding Shepparton Outbreak: Mooroopna Primary School There is a person who has symptoms of COVID-19 who is a close contact of a person linked to the ...Shepparton outbreak. This close contact person is linked to Mooroopna Primary School. This person has tested negative for COVID-19 in recent days. Close contacts of this person are considered to be at risk of developing COVID-19. In an abundance of caution, and while further confirmatory testing is undertaken, this person will be managed as a suspected case of COVID-19 and preliminary action taken. Mooroopna Primary School which will now be closed and cleaned. Contact tracing will continue. Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should seek testing.

10.01.2022 Testing update from GV Health in Shepparton.

09.01.2022 Great news Shepparton!

08.01.2022 Reminder: Applications for round two of the Bushfire Community Recovery Grants close 5pm tomorrow, Friday 6 November. Local community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to deliver grassroots activities to 2019-20 bushfire affected areas that strengthen social connectedness and support mental health and healing. For details visit: www.murrayphn.org.au/bushfiregrants/

08.01.2022 Currently there is a five-day blitz (ending Sunday 6 June) for workers in Victorian public or private aged care facilities and disability care facilities to receive priority access to COVID vaccinations at State Vaccination Clinics between 9am - 4pm. In the Murray PHN catchment this includes: Bendigo Health’s Community Clinic (113-133 Mollison Street), Shepparton Showgrounds (McIntosh Centre, corner Thompson and High Streets) and the Wodonga Vaccination hub (182-184 High Stre...et). Workers are required to take an Employee ID card, payslip as proof of employment, or complete the Eligibility Declaration Form: https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-vaccination-eligibilit Private aged care workers and disability services staff aged 50 years and over are also able to continue to access the AstraZeneca vaccine through participating general practices: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/covid19vac/vaccinationclinics/ As health services are dealing with increased demand, we ask that people please remain patient and be kind to one another and health service staff. To learn more about the blitz, visit: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/vaccination-blitz-keep-vulne

07.01.2022 All Victorians must now wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. A fitted face mask must cover the nose and mouth. This means that face shields, bandanas, or scarves or loose snoods, loose Buffs or loose neck gaiters on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering. For more information, visit: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-vic-covid-19

06.01.2022 With no community transmission in regional Victoria this week, regional restrictions are proposed to begin easing from 11:59pm tomorrow night. The decision to ease restrictions will depend on the next 24 hours of contact tracing and testing results, including further investigation of unexpected detection of COVID-19 fragments in Axedale and Bendigo wastewater samples - serving as a reminder to Bendigo residents with any symptoms to get tested. For information on the proposed... changes, see: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-acting-premier-2 For a list of local testing clinics in the Murray PHN region, visit: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/covid19clinics/

06.01.2022 We're looking for a Contracts and Commercial Lead to help manage our commissioning activities, including supporting project managers with their commercial negotiations, drafting and executing agreements, and monitoring contract performance and risk. For full details visit: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/contracts-and-commercial-lead/

04.01.2022 We're pleased to offer a second round of fully funded places for registered nurses working in community and primary care to gain the relevant skills, knowledge and qualification to provide immunisation services, independant of a medical officer. For full details, visit: https://www.murrayphn.org.au/nurseimmunisertraining/

03.01.2022 Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in Benalla wastewater. The preliminary test results are concerning given there are no known local cases. Residents and anyone who has visited Benalla between 15-17 November with any symptoms, is urged to get tested and isolate until they receive their results. Call to make an appointment at a local testing clinic:... Benalla Health’s drive-through testing clinic 45-63 Coster Street Seven days, 9.30am-6pm Call 03 5761 4284. Pop-up testing clinic Benalla Racecourse Racecourse Road, near the Roy Hill Pavilion Open today 2.30-6pm and this Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-3.30pm Call 1800 314 741.

03.01.2022 Increase your understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills in this free online community workshop. Sessions are being held on: Wednesday 11 November at 5pm - https://bit.ly/2ThS6UR Thursday 12 November at 9am - https://bit.ly/34gVLbC Bookings are essential with the workshop available to people living in the Murray PHN region. You only need to attend one session. Register online before 6 November using the above links. StandBy - Support after Suicide Rural City of Wangaratta

01.01.2022 While COVID-19 symptoms may pass quickly for most, some people are suffering long-term effects or from what is known as Long COVID. Significant research and collaboration are underway to better understand the symptoms and management of patients with Long COVID, particularly in the United Kingdom (UK), where COVID infection numbers have been high. Hear from UK and Australian experts at Murray PHN's upcoming webinar on 27 May to learn more about Long COVID.... Register now: https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/ecd2d0.html