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Submitted By Editor - 10-January-2010 2:15 pm
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"Catastrophic Code Red" fire rating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Heat Stress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 20-November-2009 11:54 am
Attached is information regarding heat stress. It is very important that the young, aged and people with a disability or chronical illness have a cool enviroment and made sure that they are regularly drinking or given water to drink. Please read the fact sheet as it explains symptoms of Heat Stress. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Employment Forms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CURRENT SITUATION - H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 26-May-2009 2:41 pm
As of 1600hrs 25 May 2009 Victoria has 13 confirmed cases of Human Swine Influenza. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) watch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 26-May-2009 12:33 pm
Please follow link for more information regarding H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human swine flu ) Good hygiene practices can greatly reduce the chance you will get the flu or pass it on to others. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in a plastic-lined rubbish bin after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. Please call your GP if you have a flu like illness (fever and cough and fatigue) and have travelled to Mexico, USA or Canada, Japan and Panama in the past seven days, or have been in direct contact with a confirmed case of Human Swine Flu. Please call your local hospital ONLY if you are seriously unwell with flu like symptoms and have travelled to Mexico, USA,Canada, Japan and Panama in past seven days, or have been in direct contact with a confirmed case of Human Swine Flu. If you have a mild form of flu like symptoms visit your GP. On contacting your GP notify receptionist of your condition as they may need to take steps to keep you away from other patients | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Have a Hug Foundation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 10-February-2009 10:32 am
Have a Hug Foundation Is a non-profit organisation promoting awareness, acceptance and community inclusion for young people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). We aim to provide quality of life goods, services and activities for kids and young adults with ABI not covered by government agencies or insurers. All donations are fully tax deductable, so for any further details regarding advertising on the site or sponsoring please contact us. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Australian Government is providing $320,000 to help people with disability attend 27 conferences throughout Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 15-September-2008 12:24 pm
Media Release 19/09/2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Driveway Assistance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 25-October-2007 11:44 am
The VACC is offering Driveway Assistance at member locations across Victoria. The service is available to people who are not able to fill their car themselves due to living with a disability or for medical reasons. LOOK FOR DRIVEWAY ASISSTANCE HERE SIGN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Funded Agency Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 13-August-2008 3:17 pm
The Funded Agency Channel (FAC) is the Department of Human Services primary online business and communication tool with agencies it funds. Learn more about FAC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carers & Victorian Budget | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 5-June-2008 10:31 am
With the release recently of State and Federal Budgets, and the uncertain economic forecasts, it's important to understand what support the Victorian Government will provide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Autism State Plan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 25-September-2007 2:53 pm
The Victorian Government and Autism Victoria have announced a forum, in particular, to form an Autism State Plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VICTORIA’S BIGGEST INVESTMENT IN DISABILITY SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 11-May-2008 5:51 pm
Victorians with a disability will benefit from the single biggest investment in Victoria’s history in disability services in the landmark $233.4 million package, announced yesterday in the 2008-09 State Budget. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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World Scud Sailing Titles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 3-April-2008 11:47 am
Press Release | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introtech Consultants - LOW COST COMPUTERS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 19-October-2006 1:06 pm
Introtech Consultants is a community-based organisation in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Disability Aids & Equipment $30.2 Million Boost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 6-July-2007 7:40 pm
Premier Steve Bracks announced $30.2 million for Aids and Equipment to support people with a disability and their families. $20.3 million will be allocated in 2007-08 to be dispensed over Four years for Aids, Equipment and Modifications to homes to accommodate people with disabilities. $9.5 million will be spent in 2006-07 to reduce waiting lists for Aids and Equipment, in particular children. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Working with Children Check | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 6-July-2007 7:44 pm
As of 1 July 2007 the Victorian Government will introduce a mandatory background check on all people working with children. This will include Volunteers and Employed people and will be phased in gradually over the next five years. In relation to Attendant Carers, checks will need to be submitted from 1 July 2007 until the 30 June 2008. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carer Adjustment Payment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 11-October-2007 2:29 pm
The Carer Adjustment Payment is a one-off, non-taxable payment to assist families to adjust following a catastrophic event where a child aged 0-6 years is diagnosed with a severe illness, medical condition or a major disability. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grant for Spinal Cord Injury Research | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 4-October-2007 2:25 pm
A Winston Churchill Trust will enable Austin Health's Director of Rehabilitation Sciences Professor Mary Galea a "Travelling Fellowship" to investigate active rehabilitation programs for people living with spinal cord injuries. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medicare Rebate - Comprehensive Health Assessment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 13-September-2007 11:14 am
The Department of Human Services has just informed Country Care that a special comprehensive health assessment is available to people with intellectual disabilities, allowing G.P's to recieve an increased rebate from Medicare to cover the costs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aquired Brain Injury Increased Support | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By bthill - 11-September-2007 4:07 pm
Move over Bracks, the Brumby Government has started a campaign to assist young people recovering from severe brain injuries as a result of accident and other causes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nurse-on-Call Success | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted By Editor - 6-July-2007 7:51 pm
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike reports that Nurse-on-Call in the Hume and High Country is a hit with Families as more than 10,700 calls were made to the Nurse-on-Call hot line.The service was used for people seeking information and advice on medical conditions ranging from vomiting and fever, abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhoea to nausea and chest pains.The latest figures show | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMMONWEALTH SHOULD FUND DISABILITY SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Submitted By Editor - 10-August-2007 12:47 pm
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