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Northeast Health Wangaratta

Locality: Wangaratta, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5722 0111

Address: 35-47 Green Street 3677 Wangaratta, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 NHW is so proud to have led the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Conference 2021. It was the first event of its kind in Northeast Victoria and a great success with more than 250 people from over 100 organisations registering for the online events held over the past four days. Please take time to watch a video from NHW Emergency Nurse Elena Sewell-Dolphin, who interviewed LGBTQIA+ community members about their experiences of accessing health care.

23.01.2022 Congratulations Victoria! There have been no new COVID cases reported since 30 October and only a handful of current active cases in the entire state. This is great news but we need to remain vigilant. If you have any symptoms, however mild, please get tested. Our COVID Screening Clinic in Docker Street is open every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm for pre-booked tests only. Please call for an appointment. . #togetherwangcan #everypatienteverytime For the latest Victorian coronavirus case numbers visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-data , .

23.01.2022 Christmas has come early for the children in our Paediatric Unit with a special delivery of new toys kindly donated by Hearing Australia in Ovens Street, Wangaratta and their clients. : , , .

21.01.2022 Our COVID Screening Clinic in Docker Street is open every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm for pre-booked tests only. Please call for an appointment. . #togetherwangcan #everypatienteverytime For the latest Victorian coronavirus case numbers visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-data , .

20.01.2022 Join us and register for the #WAFV2020 #togetherwangcan

18.01.2022 IMPORTANT COVID MESSAGE | Thursday 19 November **Please continue to monitor this page for any updates to any details.** As announced by Premier Daniel Andrews e...arlier today, traces of COVID-19 have been found in Benalla’s wastewater which has been identified as part of the State Government’s wastewater testing regime in Victoria. Getting Tested Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, 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 and sweats Cough, sore throat Runny nose Shortness of breath Loss of sense of smell or taste Fatigue Body aches or headaches Diarrhoea Pop-up Testing Clinic at Benalla Racecourse A drive through COVID-19 testing clinic has been set up at the Benalla Racecourse near the Roy Hill Pavilion, Racecourse Road, Benalla. This site will open at 2:30pm today (Thursday 19 November 2020) until 6pm. People can pre-register by calling 1800 314 741. Testing hours for Friday 20 November 2020 and across the weekend at this site are 8:30am to 3:30pm. Testing Clinic at Benalla Health Benalla Health’s drive through COVID-19 Testing Clinic is located at 45-63 Coster Street, Benalla and is open seven days per week from 9.30am to 6pm. Please phone (03) 5761 4284 for an appointment. Community Cases in the Goulburn Valley There are no people in the Benalla, Shepparton, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered active cases. For further information on COVID-19 please visit the Department of Health and Human Services website at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Janine Holland, Chief Executive Officer, Benalla Health

14.01.2022 New restrictions are in place from 11.59pm tonight (12 February) as the whole of Victoria move to circuit-breaker action. For a current list of public exposure sites visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks

12.01.2022 - () Applications are now open for Year 10-12 students who are interested in undertaking 12-month school-based traineeships at NHW. This year we are offering the following opportunities: (4 positions) - Supply Logistics x1 - Information Technology x1... - Business Administration x1 - Illoura Diversional Therapy x1 (3 positions) - Clinical - Aged Care based at Illoura x3 www.nhw.org.au/careers/2021-sbats/ 16 2020 See more

11.01.2022 . The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a community-based education and awareness initiative about Violence Against Women, commencing 25 November and concluding 10 December. We all have a role to play in preventing violence in our community. During the 16 Days of Activism, individuals, organisations and workplaces are being asked to participate in our Walk Against Family Violence.... The Rural City of Wangaratta, Women's Health Goulburn North East and Northeast Health Wangaratta have joined with thousands of organisations around the world calling for an end to violence against women. We invite you to participate in the on Wed 25 November. Although we can't walk together, we can still help raise awareness of family violence in our community by participating in a walk form home event. Grab a friend or your family, WEAR ORANGE, come and collect your orange face mask and head off for a walk around town or your neighbourhood. Take a 'selfie' and use the hashtag #WAFV2020 on social media on the day, to show your support for victim-survivors and help send a message across Victoria that family and domestic violence is never okay. You can collect your orange mask from the following places: (Wangaratta) Wed 25 Nov between 10am 1pm & 3pm 6pm Mon 23 November to Wed 25 November between 8.15am 5pm Please join us and register for the https://walk.safesteps.org.au/wangarattawalkagainstfamilyvi #WAFV2020 #togetherwangcan -19 , .

07.01.2022 A Circuit Breaker lockdown has been prescribed across all of Victoria to contain any broader COVID-19 variant outbreak. The following Visitor Restrictions will in place from 11:59pm Friday 12th February to 11:59pm Wednesday 17th February No visitors are permitted into NHW health care settings with... allowances made for pregnancy, birthing and maternity wards, end of life and other essential care and support, parents of children, and support person/s for patients in emergency departments. Non-essential contractors are restricted from entry. As with previous Stage 4 restrictions, where visitors are allowed to enter the premises there will be limitations on the time spent within the service. No visitors are permitted into Illoura Residential Aged Care with allowances for end-of-life reasons. We understand that these restriction may be inconvenient. Please support us, so we can keep supporting you

05.01.2022 LGBTQIA+ WALLET CARD At NHW, we are working towards inclusive practice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients, carers, visitors and staff. As part of this process, the Rainbow Tick project team have developed a new ‘wallet card’ resource of local and state-based LGBTQIA+ services.... The card has been designed as an easy to carry resource for contact details of local community groups, family violence services, sexual health clinics, youth services, Victoria Police liaison officers and more. Over 4,000 cards will be distributed across Beechworth, Mansfield, Broadford, Shepparton, Benalla and Wangaratta. Given the challenges of 2020, we encourage LGBTQIA+ community members to reach out and contact Rainbow Door on or visit www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ if you need support. + ’ .

05.01.2022 Together, we have experienced bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. We have shared bringing new life into your world, cared for you or your loved ones in times of need and have been there in times of loss. At Northeast Health Wangaratta, we are honoured to have been part of your lives this year. I wish all our staff, medical workforce, volunteers and the community a very merry Christmas and may the coming year bring you great joy and all that you wish for. Merry Christmas to you all. ,

03.01.2022 Video calls to patients are available on request. We understand how important it is to stay in touch with your loved one while they are in hospital, especially during times of restricted visitor access. Please phone ward reception if assistance is needed to arrange a video call. www.nhw.org.au/wards-units/

03.01.2022 Applications for and close on Monday 9 November 2020. We have three Gap Year positions available in Hospitality & Support Services, Education & Research Administration and Supply & Logistics plus two Summer Cadetship positions in Radiography Administration and Education & Research Administration. APPLY NOW: www.nhw.org.au/careers/jobs/ 5, 9 2020

03.01.2022 Christmas is upon us and while it can be a time of great joy and happiness, it can also be a time of fear, isolation and uncertainty. NHW is working with local services to provide the best possible care to our community and to ensure our community is safe and free from violence. Wangaratta has seen a 25% increase in Family Violence incidents in the last quarter, as reported by Crime Statistics Agency. We cannot become complacent and think this isn't happening here... it is!... If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. The is our local support agency and can be contacted on () or . Other services available: In an call 000 - safesteps.org.au or 1800 015 188 - 1800respect.org.au or 1800 737 732 ' - ntv.org.au or 1300 766 491 - qlife.org.au or 1800 184 527 - djirra.org.au or 1800 105 303

03.01.2022 If you have been to any exposure sites, or have any symptoms, please get tested and isolate. - Usual days and hours of operation are in place. Call for an appointment.... Phone enquiries 7.30am 4pm Appointments available: 8am - 12.30pm Phone enquiries 7.30am 4pm Appointments available: 8am - 12.30pm Phone enquiries: 7.30am 4pm Appointments available: 8am 12.30pm For COVID-19 testing locations in Victoria visit: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 For a current list of public exposure sites in visit: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks , .