My Healthy Goldfields in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia | Government organisation

My Healthy Goldfields

Locality: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9080 8200

Address: 36-42 Ware Street 6430 Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

Website: www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/index.php?id=434

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24.01.2022 Four of our community health staff along with many other local agencies came together at Kalgoorlie Primary School recently to share in their NAIDOC 2020 celebrations. It was a great opportunity to participate in fun activities and to engage with the school community. Activities included a model of an ear and the video otoscope which allowed children, staff and parents to see inside the workings of the ear and how to care for your ears The best way to care for your ears is... to; Regular ear checks Don’t put things in your ears Avoid loud noises Regular hand and face washing Thanks to everyone who joined in it was special to reflect on the messages of NAIDOC with pride and to also provide some health messages too!

24.01.2022 It’s Children’s Week! Join us in celebrating the rights of #HealthyCountryKids. All children have the right to play and rest. ... Children learn about their world through play. During play, kids practice skills they will need as they get older. Playdough is a great sensory activity that helps kids to learn creativity, build muscle strength and fine motor skills. It’s cheap to buy or you can make your own. Check out the link below for some easy playdough recipes and play ideas insert finger pointing down emoji https://bit.ly/34qUPSp For more information on services available to support your child’s development through play please contact Kalgoorlie Child Development Centre on 9080 5477 or your nearest Child Health Clinic: Kalgoorlie 90808200 Coolgardie 90250200 Leonora/leinster 90376083 Laverton 90311311 Esperance 9071 0400 Kambalda 90278200 Menzies 9024 2044

23.01.2022 Attention: People of Esperance Mental Health week is coming up! This is a week that highlights the importance of increasing mental well being in WA communities. The theme for the 2020 Mental Health week is Strengthening Our Community - Live, Learn, Work, Play. Our Esperance mental health team, Centrecare and ESCARE are holding a Pop-Up café at the Esperance Museum Village on;... Friday 16 October 2020 10am-12pm Come along and enjoy the range of activities on offer, including the opportunity to win this Act Belong Commit sports bag that Johnathan and Johnine are holding! For mental health information please see your GP or visit https://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/

21.01.2022 R U Ok? This is an important question that some of our community mental health team, Hoki (left) and Donnie (right) encourage you to ask all year round, not just on one day of the year. Make checking in with your family, friends and colleagues an everyday occurrence. ... If you are struggling, make an appointment with your Doctor. If someone you know is struggling, give them the following 24/7 Help Lines: Lifeline 13 11 14 - 24hr counselling and crisis support Mensline 1300 224 636 - 24hr counselling service for men Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 - 24hr counselling service Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 24hr counselling for anyone effected by suicide Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 - 24hr counselling for young people aged up to 25 years old. Rurallink 1800 552 002 After Hours Child and Adolescent Team 1800 048 636 After Hours EMERGENCY - 000

18.01.2022 Say hello to Fiad Fiad is the Team Leader at Esperance Community Mental Health. The Esperance community mental health team is a welcoming service that provides specialist mental health care for all members of the community.... Fiad has lived and worked in Esperance for the past ten years and has been a mental health nurse for 25 years. Fiad says he is passionate about promoting mental wellness to anyone that he meets. The team in Esperance can be contacted on 9071 0444. Kalgoorlie community mental health can be contacted on 9088 6200.

18.01.2022 Did you know that rates of flu infection and hospitalisation are highest among young children? Children aged between 6 months and less than 5 years can receive the flu vaccine for FREE. Please contact an immunisation provider at your local community health centre, GP practice or Aboriginal Medical Service to get your child’s flu vaccination.... For more information please visit https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au///Flu-vaccine-for-children

18.01.2022 Do you know all the COVID-19 symptoms? Coronavirus is a serious disease so it’s important you know all the signs. Symptoms include:... fever cough shortness of breath sore throat loss of taste/smell runny nose. Remember, if you have any one of the above symptoms even if they’re mild you need to get tested. Visit your nearest WA Country Health Service hospital or health service or your local clinic to get tested.

17.01.2022 Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent infections. Here's how to scrubs those germs off your hands: Wet your hands, then apply soap.... Rub the soap all over your hands including each finger, your fingernails, the backs of your hands and in between your fingers for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands with clean running water. Dry your hands with a clean towel, or fresh paper towel.

15.01.2022 If you've got any of the symptoms below, it's important to get tested for COVID-19, even if you don't feel very sick. fever more than 37.5 degrees cough sore throat... difficulty breathing runny nose loss of taste or smell You can get tested at any WA Country Health Service hospital or health service or your local clinic.

13.01.2022 The new Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel is in operation with new residents settling and having somewhere to call their Ngurra (Home). Being at the hostel helps the residents keep focussed on their health and wellbeing, keeping their culture strong while attending dialysis at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. The four staff members, Trevor Donaldson - Manager, Alice Tucker and Lloyd Winmar All Purpose Orderlys and Cyrene Hansen Administration Officer all feel that it is a privilege a...nd honour to be involved in the new accommodation service being provided to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are disadvantaged in the Goldfields. In its short time of operation, the staff have seen the change in their residents from when they first entered the hostel to today and knowing that they are helping their family and their people is extremely rewarding. To see their look of happiness, contentment and pride is one that has made an impact on all the staff that they won’t forget any time soon. From the resident’s perspective, Bradley Greenwood and Helene Campbell: This place is alright Palya (Good). At Boulder Camp in winter time, I was in and out of hospital because of the cold. It’s alright here don’t feel like going anywherewe got everything here. Been waiting long time for a house. Was told I could not get a home in Kalgoorlie for 3 years. I feel like I’m home. Can sit out in the sun. The staff all friendly mob. This service is long overdue for the Goldfields and hopefully will continue to grow and help improve the health and wellbeing of its people. This to us highlights the importance, understanding and recognition of Always Was Always Will Be #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 #MyHealthyGoldfields

12.01.2022 Check out Environmental Health Trachoma Project #EndingTrachoma's new video on the six steps to stopping germs. Trachoma is an eye infection that can lead to blindness if left untreated Australia is the only developed country in the world with trachoma.... To stop the spread of Trachoma, click on the link. It is a great video to share with your children. Bega Garnbirringu Health Service Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service Ngaanyatjarra Council Group Tjuntjuntjara Community Resource Centre https://youtu.be/qTs_MIgvvR4

12.01.2022 Do you have a 7 13 year old child who is above a healthy weight and would benefit from a healthier lifestyle? The Better Health Program is a FREE 10 week online or face to face healthy lifestyle program for 7-13 year olds and their families. Sessions are held weekly and it includes free resources, a fitness tracker and weekly coaching calls.... To register or find out more call: 1300 822 953 Visit: www.betterhealthprogram.org/

12.01.2022 Many remote Aboriginal communities are closed to external travellers. These restrictions remain in place to protect the health and wellbeing of residents. Did you know people who live in remote communities are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19? That’s why we must work together to keep them safe.... Important resources for remote communities are available at: bit.ly/3bILiIb

11.01.2022 Make a team of 2-4 people and join the Mental Health and Wellbeing AMAZING RACE for fun, fitness and prizes! Jump in the car, explore the Goldfields to solve riddles, locate the 8 checkpoints, complete the challenges and roadblocks to be the first across the finish line!! Sign up here:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-up-step-up-the-goldfiel See more

10.01.2022 Today is ‘World No Tobacco Day’. This day is acknowledged every year to remind people about the harms of smoking and to protect our future generations. This year’s theme is Commit to Quit Take a pledge today. Consult your GP, Midwife, Health Worker or a Pharmacist. Call Quitline on 137848 for more information and confidential counselling support.

10.01.2022 At this time of year, High School students with exams approaching are likely to feel more stressed and anxious than usual. Friends and family can help by encouraging regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet. A good sleep routine is also important and may include mindfulness activities instead of screen time before lights out. Activities that can help stress include: Going for a walk and taking notice of everything you can see, hear and smell ... Breathing activities such as taking slow deep breaths to the count of three Colouring in activities and plasticine modelling are good options to keep busy hands calm. For a wide range of resources check out https://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/ or speak to a school health nurse if you’re feeling worried.

09.01.2022 Are you a new parent? Kalgoorlie-Boulder Population Health offers a 4-week ‘new parent group’ to families. This group allows parents to interact with other new parents and carers to learn and talk about adjusting to parenting. Topics include:... Infant sleep Settling and crying Attachment Promoting child development and play Childhood illness Teething Child Safety Family nutrition Father’s health and wellbeing The next programs begin: 10 June 22 July 2 September 14 October If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please contact Kalgoorlie Population Health on 9080 8200 to book To find out more about Esperance dates and times, please contact Esperance Population Health on 9071 0400

08.01.2022 Did you know Kalgoorlie Health Campus is using telehealth technology to connect hearing-impaired patients with specialist Auslan interpreters? Lovelyn from WA Country Health Service Goldfields, said using telehealth to bring an interpreter in on one Auslan patient’s consult was a game changer. We’re trying to minimise the number of people attending our facilities due to COVID-19. Telehealth means our patients still have access to the support they need but from a physical di...stance. Learn more at: bit.ly/3dF4Uhe #telehealthwa #telehealthaware #TAW WA Country Health Service

08.01.2022 Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a highly contagious illness spread through close contact with people who are infected or through contaminated food or water. You should stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have symptoms of gastro such as: Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting... Headache, muscle aches, or joint aches Fever or chills Sweating or clammy skin Abdominal cramps and pain Loss of appetite You can reduce your risk of getting gastro by doing the following: Wash your hands often, especially after using the bathroom and before food preparation Don’t share kitchen utensils, plates, or towels if someone in your house is sick Don’t eat raw or undercooked food Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly Make sure you keep well hydrated and see your doctor if the symptoms don’t resolve or if you are concerned. The WA Country Health Service Goldfields is always here to help should you require any emergency medical treatment.

07.01.2022 Have you heard of the myRAD app The myRAD app is a free Patient App and secure digital portal providing easy access to your diagnostics report and images performed at the Esperance and Kalgoorlie Medical Imaging Department. With the click of a button you can now take your images with you wherever you go, via your smart phone, tablet or online web portal. ... You can view your images just hours after your appointment, share them with family or other health professionals. For more information please visit: https://www.apexradiology.com.au/for-pat/myrad-patient-app/

06.01.2022 Goldfields residents are now able to access MRI services on country and close to home for the first time. Saving hundreds of residents from the nearly 1200 kil...ometre round trip to Perth, the state-of-the-art Kalgoorlie MRI Suite is not only a timesaver but a potential lifesaver. The $1.75 million machine is unique in that it automatically adjusts to the anatomy of each patient leading to a more accurate diagnosis and assessment. This particular MRI machine also has the ability to remotely support scanning of patients, a feature that allows technologists who are based in Perth or other regional sites to connect to the machine and provide real time technical support and training to on-the-ground specialist staff. My Healthy Goldfields Read more about it here: bit.ly/3vvxdq0

05.01.2022 Last month, the staff at Esperance Health Campus enjoyed pink cupcakes for morning tea to raise awareness for October’s breast cancer awareness month. For more information surrounding breast cancer please visit https://www.cancerwa.asn.au//specific-canc/breast-cancer/ or speak to your healthcare provider.

03.01.2022 5 tips for making healthy and delicious meals on a budget! Mitch and Matt recently learnt about cooking, meal planning and budgeting tips to make healthy delicious meals with the Health Promotion team. Our top tips:... 1 Create a meal plan or shopping list planning out your meals for the week ahead means you won’t buy things you don’t need. 2 Don’t shop hungry to avoid impulse purchases at checkout! 3 Shop home brand items these are usually cheaper and just as yummy! 4 Try out Meat Free Mondays meatless meals are usually cheaper (or why not try bulking out meat dishes with veg or beans) This is a great way to save $$ and add extra fibre, veg and nutrients to your meals! 5 Buy in bulk bulk products usually work out cheaper than buying small amounts, look for the unit price ($/kg) when choosing foods. Let us know your favourite money saving tips in the comments Food Sensations uses interactive activities to teach basic nutrition principles and includes a hands-on cooking workshop. If you would like to have Food Sensations run at your school or community group, then give the Health Promotion team a call on 9080 8200 #MyHealthyGoldfields #FoodBank #FoodSensations

03.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what it’s like working as an intern for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS)? Hear from Dr Jessie McCallum, Resident Medical Officer at ...Kalgoorlie Health Campus about her experience in the Goldfields: I believe working rurally is a must for any doctor! There is more opportunity to increase your procedural skills and take on greater clinical responsibility when caring for patients. The hours are also very flexible to extra-curricular activities, or study if you are heading into exams. The teams are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable and willing to help if you need it. Most importantly, the hospital community is one of the biggest assets about working for WACHS. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. All the staff know each other and make the effort to get to know you too. If you’re a junior doctor and are ready to be part of a country team, visit bit.ly/3rCZo46 or email [email protected] to see if there’s a medical position that you could be right for. My Healthy Goldfields