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We are excited to share that Broadmeadows Medical Clinic is now open for extended hours. DPV Health Broadmeadows Medical is adjusting its schedule to better fit your healthcare needs! This site is now open: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:00am – 7:00pm Saturdays: 8:00am – 5:00pm As well as: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am – 5:30pm Whether it’s a check-up, prescription, or general medical care — we’re here for you at more convenient times. To book your appointment visit: https://lnkd.in/gYKUxV35

Growing DPV Health’s Workforce to Support Our Community. Earlier this month, we held our monthly in-person DPV Health Employee Induction Day. It was an honour to welcome over twenty new clinicians to DPV Health including GP Registrars, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists, Dietitians, Psychologists Aboriginal Engagement Workers, Aged Care Assessors, Disability Support Workers, Family Violence Practitioners and Refugee Social Workers. Providing new employees with a supportive, inclusive and welcoming IN-PERSON experience is a great priority and an important investment at DPV Health. It is underpinned by “The DPV Health Way” cultural change program which is modelled on the internationally renowned Studer Group’s Hard Wiring Excellence Principles. Don Tidbury CEO said “Providing our employees with a great induction experience, excellent professional development, high quality supervision, approachable + present leaders and an inclusive nurturing environment are all hallmarks of The DPV Health Way”

Looking for a new way to be active? Check out the Get Active Victoria website to discover walks, playgrounds, skateparks and exercise stations. Simply search your suburb, e.g. Craigieburn, and there will be a list of suggestions for your area. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/gw59C-S2

A great education starts with kids having the energy and focus to learn at school. Here’s how you can boost delicious, healthy food and drink options at your school’s breakfast club to give kids a nutritious breakfast before a fun day of learning and playing. 💧 Provide milk and/or milk alternatives 🥪 Offer wholegrain options 🍓 Include fresh, seasonal, canned or frozen fruit For more information and to get involved please contact our Population Health team: populationhealth@dpvhealth.org.au

Are you concerned about your driving? Did you know it is a legal requirement to report your medical condition to Vic Roads? It is a legal requirement for drivers to report if they have a long-term or permanent injury or chronic illness to VicRoads. VicRoads Medical Review team may advise people who drive to undergo an OT Driver Assessment. DPV Health has Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors who can support you through this process. If VIC Roads Medical Review have requested that you engage with an Occupational Therapy for an OT Driver Assessment, please get in touch with us by emailing: OTdriving@dpvhealth.org.au Alternatively, you can call DPV Health on 1300 234 263 and ask to speak to the Occupational Therapy team.

The DPV Health Board, Executive & Community Advisors had a great two days at the Annual Strategy workshop last week. Over the course of two days, the team, evaluated our progress in relation to the DPV Health Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2027. We are delighted to say three years into the plan, DPV Health has completed or is well progressed on over 70% of it. ✨ This has been achieved through the delivery of: > Clinical & Community Service Plan’s 5 year objectives, with new services launched across GP clinics, children’s programs, aged care, mental health, dental, family violence, victims of crime etc. > Master Plan’s 5 year objectives, with new sites opening in Craigieburn, Epping, Mernda & Mickleham > Community Engagement Plan Recommendations: Growth of Consumer Advisory Network, Lived Experience Co-Leaders, Co-Design Framework, community festivals and action plans implemented for at risk groups. > Thriving Culture Strategy, with industry leading employee engagement, leadership development, employee value proposition, new HRIS, high staff retention, multi-cultural celebration and wellbeing initiatives. > ICT & Data Plans with a CRM implemented, award winning cyber security, new clinical grade network, cloud first infrastructure migration and business intelligence team established. The workshop also provided an opportunity to discuss the enormous change occurring across the Victorian health system and understand how DPV Health can best support our community and sector during this time and into the future. Thank you to Katharine Manning of ManningCo for facilitating the workshop and to the Board, Executive & Community Advisors who attended. 

It is with great sadness that we advise Max Lee (former Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Manager at DPV Health), passed away last week. Max made enormous contribution to DPV Health, the Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership, Plenty Valley Community Health and the communities of Melbourne’s north. He had a deep passion for social justice, population health and addressing health inequities across the region. We are eternally grateful Max was able to share his expertise, amazing networks, passion for community health and wonderful manner with us. He will be missed by many people across Melbourne’s north. We extend our deepest condolences to Max's family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During this time of loss, we encourage anyone in need of support to reach out to DPV Health on 1300 234 263.

Active April is here! Looking for new ways to stay active? There are plenty of options to help you get moving this month! Whether it’s joining a local walking group, taking part in free ParkRuns, or simply getting involved in community events, now’s the time to get active and enjoy the fresh air. Near you, check out: - Homestead Walking Group. A great way to stay active and social! - Lalor ParkRun – Free, weekly 5 km runs for all fitness levels - Sunbury Community Garden event – Get moving while connecting with nature To register for the Sunbury Community Garden event visit: https://lnkd.in/gpZfeWJV

DPV Health joins the global community in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility - a day dedicated to honouring the achievements and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse peoples. This day highlights our commitment to promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued. DPV Health does not discriminate and provides affirmative care because we believe ‘You Are Who You Say You Are’. Why is this important? Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that approximately 0.9% of Australians aged 16 years and over identify as transgender or gender diverse, including trans men, trans women, and non-binary individuals.  Among younger Australians, the percentage is much higher with 1.8% of those aged 16–24 identifying as such.  Despite their ongoing contributions to our communities, transgender individuals often face significant health disparities. Studies indicate that nearly half (48.1%) of transgender young people aged 14–25 have attempted suicide, and three out of four experience anxiety and depression.  DPV Health encourage everyone to support local trans events, support and uplift trans voices, and show love and respect to all the trans people in your life today and every day. Learn more about the services DPV Health offer for the LGBTIQA+ Community, visit: https://lnkd.in/ghBcbNyw