Victorian Aboriginal Health Service in Fitzroy, Victoria | Medical and health

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

Locality: Fitzroy, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9419 3000

Address: 186 Nicholson St 3065 Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Website: vahs.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rzjpjuW6Hg8v6l

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19.01.2022 Today VIC NAIDOC are hosting a virtual March. This will be a great event to be apart of, so tune in and why not even listen while you take a little NAIDOC March walk yourself or with family and friends.

19.01.2022 Hey you mob! As of 22 November 2020 11.59pm there will be more easing of restrictions. There are too many to put here but if you go to http://www.vaccho.org.au/.../coronav/what-we-all-need-to-know you can get more information and links. The big change is MASKS. You can take them off outdoors and in your own home (unless you have visitors) but the minute you go inside an indoor space like someone else's home, public transport, shopping centres, shops or gyms etc. they have to come back on. You'll need to carry a mask with you all the time when you leave your home. (there are fines for not wearing masks and no one needs those with Christmas coming up!) So, it's now more important than ever we continue to: keep following restrictions keep wearing our masks when required keep getting tested It’s also really important we reach into our supports right now. If you want to chat to mob anonymously, we’d encourage you to call Yarning Safe'n'Strong on 1800 959 563. They’re available 7 days a week - all hours. Be safe you mob, and look after each other.

17.01.2022 Who needs a good laugh? Our team is excited to be hosting a free virtual comedy show -Smokes and Jokes NEXT FRIDAY! Featuring the always funny Kevin Kropinyeri and VAHS very own Denise McGuinness with special guest Glen from Aboriginal Quitline. Join us for a laugh on Friday 20th November 7pm-8pm. Register via this link https://forms.gle/MRBMSu69eCu51GUw9 to receive log in details from Redback connect to the free webinar style comedy show. ... Registrations close Thursday 19th November at 5pm. There will be a Q&A session at the end, so please contact me if you have any questions you would like answered from Kevin Kropinyeri or Glen from Quitline. So register asap, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. You can also chat with the mob during the event with a live open chat box to add to the laughs. If you or someone you know is thinking of quitting, contact us at VAHS or your local GP for medical support or ring the Aboriginal Quitline on 137848 #tacklingindigenoussmoking

14.01.2022 Traditionally the Friday of NAIDOC week would be the March that starts from VAHS Fitzroy and ends at Federation Square, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the March will take place virtually - https://vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020. VAHS will close on Friday 13 November so staff are able to celebrate our continual cultural connection and sovereignty of this Country with family and friends (within COVID-19 rules - https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reo).

12.01.2022 Please be aware that today there is a moderate risk of thunderstorm asthma in much of Victoria. People with current, past or undiagnosed asthma or hay fever are considered to be at risk. Having both asthma and hay fever or poorly controlled asthma increases the risk further. Those at increased risk should: avoid exposure to any storms that may emerge, especially the wind gusts that precede them... have a reliever appropriately available (as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist) remind themselves of their asthma action plan and have practical knowledge of the four steps of asthma first aid (stated below) STEP 1: Sit the person upright. STEP 2: Give four puffs of blue reliever puffer. Make sure you shake the puffer, put one puff into a spacer at a time and get the person to take four breaths of each puff through the spacer. Remember: shake, one puff, four breaths. If you don’t have a spacer, simply give the person four puffs of their reliever directly in to their mouth. Repeat this until the person has taken four puffs. STEP 3: Wait four minutes. If there is no improvement, give four more separate puffs as in step 2. Remember: shake, one puff, four breaths. STEP 4: If there is still no improvement, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Tell the operator that someone is having an asthma emergency. Keep giving the person four separate puffs of reliever medication, taking four breaths for each puff, every four minutes until the ambulance arrives. If you are not sure if someone is having an asthma attack, you can still use blue reliever medication as it is unlikely to cause harm. Call triple zero (000) immediately if: the person is not breathing their asthma suddenly becomes worse the person is having an asthma attack and there’s no blue reliever medication available

08.01.2022 Our Deadly Staff down at Fitzroy sharing their message for World Aids Day with Family Planning Victoria #WorldsAIDSDay

07.01.2022 Some of our Deadly Staff/Community members took the time out to reflect on why they love NAIDOC Week and how they will be celebrating this year. On Behalf of all the Staff at VAHS we would like to wish you a Happy and Deadly NAIDOC Week!

05.01.2022 LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGRAM 9 DECEMBER 2020 Are you a new, emerging or established leader within an organisational setting looking to deepen your leadership skill...s? If you are, VACCHO is offering a one-day online course on the 9th December that broadly covers: Managing teams Time management Conflict negotiation Who can attend? This course is perfect for individuals interested in leadership, team leaders and supervisors, so if it sounds like you, head over to http://www.vaccho.org.au/educatio/leadership-skills-program for more information and enrol today.

05.01.2022 Hey, can you do a deadly trick shot? The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service wants to see it! So, you can enter our Boorias and smoke don’t mix trickshot Competition Here’s how you enter Register via the link https://vahs.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p3ex8Dt1SX35OJ... Film your deadly trickshot Use one of the five smoke-free messages at the end of your video Then upload the video to your social media account and use the #VAHSTrickShot. You could win 1 of 3 deadly prizes... So, show us and your Community that deadly trick shot and you could be a winner! And don’t forget Boorais & Smoke Don’t Mix. For more info, contact [email protected]. See more

05.01.2022 THE MARCH 2020 Virtually walk alongside Aunty Pam and Uncle Jack as they share some of their personal memories, stopping at historic landmarks, reminding us all... of the importance and history of why we march. Full replay will.be available on our website soon after the broadcast www.vicnaidoc.com.au

02.01.2022 Community Notice: Annual General Meeting Postponed. Whilst we wait to set a date for our AGM please use this time to update your membership details or become a member by visiting our website https://www.vahs.org.au/vahs-membership-form/ or calling VAHS for more assistance.

01.01.2022 VAHS Christmas Closure Dates: Community members please be advised the following closure dates for VAHS over the Christmas break. Please contact VAHS as soon as possible to arrange medications or other needs during the closure.