On behalf of Wellington Primary Care Partnership, we are excited to announce that we will be coordinating Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for the community in April. This training is a Government initiative which is funded through Mental Health First Aid Australia supporting rural communities. This FREE training will be held over 4 nights (10, 11, 17 & … [Read more...] about FREE Mental Health First Aid Training
WPCP News
Health Promotion Coordinator Position Available!
A Primary Care Partnership is an alliance of health and community care agencies, working together to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities. The following position is available at the WPCP: Health Promotion Coordinator This is a full time role and Health Promotion experience is essential. The successful applicant will work with a range of service providers, … [Read more...] about Health Promotion Coordinator Position Available!
Wellington Primary Care Partnership gets tick from State Government
Wellington Primary Care Partnership are excited to announce that they have been recently recognised by the Victorian Government as in an employer of choice after reaching statewide benchmarks for physical activity, healthy eating, smoking, alcohol and mental health under the Achievement Program. Wellington Primary Care Partnership is the first workplace to achieve this status … [Read more...] about Wellington Primary Care Partnership gets tick from State Government
Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund 2018-19 Regional Forum
Last Monday Helen attended the Better Care Victoria (BCV) Innovation Fund forum held at Latrobe Regional Hospital. The forum provided an update on the recent work of BCV, including highlights of previously funded projects, and introduced the new 2018-19 funding round. There are currently 11 sector-led BCV Innovation Fund projects that are currently being rolled out from the … [Read more...] about Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund 2018-19 Regional Forum
Vic PCP Online Health Literacy Course
The Victorian Primary Care Partnerships (PCPs) are pleased to announce the launch of the Vic PCP Online Health Literacy Course. The course has been designed for Victorian health and human service organisations to build knowledge and skills in health literacy responsiveness. The course is available free of charge at www.vicpcphealthliteracycourse.com.au (we recommend using … [Read more...] about Vic PCP Online Health Literacy Course
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Due to the Dairy Farmers' Crisis, the State Government has invested money into Mental Health First Aid for the dairy farming communities. Further to the standard courses run in Yarram and Maffra last year, we have been successful in gaining additional funding for a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course run through Neighbourhood Houses in Heyfield in April and two courses in … [Read more...] about Youth Mental Health First Aid