IEPCP e-bulletin September 2011
Service Coordination and ICDM Surveys Now Online!
The 2011 Statewide Service Coordination and ICDM Survey is on-line and is available for agencies to complete until 31October. Contact Jane Henty jane.henty@iepcp.org.au at the IEPCP for assistance.
See http://www.health.vic.gov.au/pcps/coordination/cqi.htm for the necessary instructions.
IEPCP News
Revised: IEPCP Strategic Directions Plan 2009-2012 and Integrated Health Promotion Plan 2009-2012
- The IEPCP Strategic Directions Plan 2009-2012 has been updated. Please click here for the plan.
- The revised version of the Integrated Health Promotion Plan 2009-2012 is now available. Click here for the plan.
Integrated Chronic Disease Management Eastern Metro Region Education and Events Calendar
Click here to view the calendar!
‘Planning for the Future’ Strategic Directions Forum
Thank-you to everyone that attended the ‘Planning for the Future’ Strategic Directions Forum held in September. We received good attendance & feedback. Please click here for the Forum Outcome Evaluation report.
New IEPCP Staff Member
Welcome to Claire Ferrier who has commenced as the Project Worker Problem Gambling. This project will build upon the previous 3 years of work and will continue to focus on social determinants of problem gambling. More details to follow!
Completion of Health Promotion Training Needs Analysis
Thank-you to everyone that completed the EMR Health Promotion Training Needs Analysis. A report of the findings will be circulated next month.
Other Stories
Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual Review Finalised
The review of the Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual, the Continuous Improvement Framework and the Good Practice Guide has been completed. It is expected that the 2012 versions will be launched in late February 2012. These resources will have a new look and will cover a wider range of sectors.
Invitation to Participate- SCTT 2012 Revision Pilot Project
Closing the Health Gap in Victoria: 2011-12 Training grants program
Call for ‘Expressions of Interest’
To assist health services increase their capacity to support and provide training opportunities for their Aboriginal workforce, the Department of Health will be running the following training grants in 2011-12:
• Management and leadership training – up to $20,000 per organisation
• Nursing training – up to $15,000 per trainee
• Allied Health Assistance training – up to $15,000 per trainee
• Dental Assistance training – up to $15,000 per trainee
Click here for grants information
Click here for Submission form
Click here for a list of possible training providers
Members' News
Living Well Seminars
Uniting Aged Care and Camcare are running a series of seminars to improve quality of life for the elderly. See flyer for details.
Cultural Responsiveness Training- Centre of Ethnicity and Health
The Knowledgeable Patient: Communication and Participation in Health
Click here for handbook information
The Knowledgeable Patient & Evaluating Effectiveness of Participation research findings
Tuesday 4 October 2011, Rooms 1:01 – 1:02
Level 1, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Manningham YMCA Youth Services invites you to attend INSIGHTS (Youth Mental Health Conference) Monday 24th October, 2011
Dates for Your Diary
Improving the Diabetes Journey Breakfast Celebration
IEPCP invites you to the Improving the Diabetes Journey, End of Year Celebration Breakfast
Time: 8.30am-10.00am
Date: Tuesday 6th December
Address: Beau Monde International, 934 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East, 3109
RSVP: Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5BKG3VQ
IEPCP Abstract and Poster Presentation Skills Workshop
Registrations close Friday!