July 2018
WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES IN THE COMMUNITY
Sahema Saberi, University of Melbourne Understanding of mental health in young Hazara refugees and asylum seekers in the south east of Melbourne.
Amelia Tauoqooqo, practice nurse at cohealth Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees in community health.
Refreshments from Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
(No presentations available from this session)
March 2018
CHANGES IN REGULATIONS FOR OPIOIDS:HELPING PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC AND PERSISTENT PAIN
Julius Ting. Medication Support and Recovery Service; we can help. Presentation coming soon!
Dealing with addiction problems
Accessing health care services to achieve personal goals
Needs of refugees and asylum seekers to assist the pain associated with trauma.
Carrington Health provides a peer support group run by people with lived experience and recovery from alcohol, medication and other drug use. A place for people to support and encourage one another to make positive life changes. Everyone welcome to join the group at Carrington Health including those having trouble with prescribed drugs and over the counter medications. For more information call 1800 931 101.
Marina Hanna MPS: Secretary of the PSA VIc Harm Minimisation Subcommittee. See her powerpoint presentation Chronic_illness_alliance_talk
Resources from PSA. See the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2016.
Refer to page 77 for an easy guide to the misuse of pharmaceuticals including opioids.
Lea Kewish Occupational Therapist
Resources on effective therapies to manage chronic pain. See under Chronic Disease Self-Management Special Interest Group Resources page.
November 2017
Dr Tim Woodruff presented on the value of the Basic Income Guarantee for health and welfare. See a version of his presentation here
October 2017
Obesity special! Our forum featured Rosemary Calder AM Director of Australian Health Policy Collaboration, Victoria University speaking about policy changes needed at the Federal level to address obesity. Check out the resources here. Watch the video
Mary Henley-Collopy discusses the needs of people with disabilities with regard to obesity issues
Alison Mcaleese, Campaign Manager of LiveLighter, Cancer Council Victoria. Watch the video Check out the resources here.
Mary Henley-Collopy, Disability Advocate. Watch this video! People with disabilities need help too: access to physical exercise for people with disabilities.
August 2017
Andrew Hanson, General Manager Workforce Development of South Eastern Melbourne PHN updated primary care health care workers on the role of PHNs in health care delivery. See his presentation Chronic Disease Alliance 24082017
Mindy Allot, Access & Inclusion Project Manager HealthWest Partnership presented on health literacy and social inclusion, an innvoative project undertaken to assist agencies better meet their clients’ needs. See her presentation Chronic Disease Self-Management presentation_Health Literacy and Community Participation
Video Presentation Andrew Hanson
Video Presentation Mindy Allott
July 2017
This July we held a special forum to focus on older people and financial counselling as a recent report from RMIT demonstrates that the well-being of older people is undermined by stress around finances. While this report focussed on older people in residential care our forum presented the issues that are faced by older people in the community. The presentations focussed on identifying financial distress and its possible causes such as financial abuse or rising costs. Resources are available to primary care professionals to assist their patients deal with these issues, such as referrals to financial counsellors or the Social Security Rights Network. We also heard a presentation on the present difficulties people face in receiving Centrelink services, especially advice and assistance in applying for DSP. This is where a referral to the Social Security Rights Network should assist.
See the power point presentations below;
Raelene West RMIT: Financial counselling RWest 2017
Bernadette Pasco Financial Counsellor: HEALTH AND FINANCIAL COUNSELLING PPT BPasco
Susanne Baxandall Diabetes Victoria: 2017_18_07_Financial counselling and diabetes_final
June 2017
Our April meeting was held over until June, for a variety of reasons so we held a bumper session on the needs of older people in the community. Lots of food for thought in this one!
Sharon Porteous from Inner Eastern PCP presented on the extensive report undertaken by the PCP on the needs of older people in the Eastern suburbs to remain in their own homes. The full report is on our homepage
Danyel Walker and Nives Zerafa presented on the issues faced by some 4.8 million Australians-not all of them elderly-who have continence problems. Continence Australia has resources available in 30 languages which primary health care professionals can download to use with their clients. Health professionals are also welcome to contact the foundation for advice when working with people. Head to the website
February 2017
RDNS Research Unit and the RDNS CALD Resources Program
Dr Dianne Goeman presented on the primary health care research undertaken by RDNS Research. Rosemary Draper present on the excellent resources developed by RDNS to assist CALD community members. These resources are available for all to use. Check out the website
October 2016
New strategies and resources in successful diabetes management
- Diabetes and emotional health: a handbook for health professionals supporting adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes peer support in Australia: a national survey
Presented by Ms Jennifer Halliday and Dr Jessica Browne, Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes. For resources visit the ACBRD website
August 2016
Strategies to strengthen diabetes self-management: meet ‘Laura’ virtual interactive diabetes coach.
Dr Mandy Cassimatis, My Diabetes Coach Project, University of Melbourne
Ms Susanne Baxandall, Advocacy Officer, Diabetes Australia-Victoria
Ms Elise Perillo and Ms Kelly Rossman, Community Program Team, Diabetes Australia-Victoria
June 2016
This workshop presented tools and videos on peer support as an adjunct to chronic disease self-management
April 2016
Victorian Active Ageing Partnership
Genevieve Nolan Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria
Presentation-VAAP-CIA SIG-160428-Abridged
Victorian Active Ageing Partnership Project Plan-Overview-151112
Check out the newsletter
March 2016
Peer support: an adjunct to management of chronic illnesses
Developing a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of community based peer support: Christine Walker Chronic Illness Alliance
Evaluating community-based peer support programs
The Peer Support Network: its role in supporting and mentoring peer support programs. Esther Lim Health Issues Centre
June 2015
Physical Activity and Older Adults: the new evidence
Presentation by David Menzies Physical Fitness Australia
February 2015
A Good Yarn: Cultural Sensitivity Training for Effective Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. A workshop by Phyllis Lau, Dept of GP, University of Melbourne
October 2014
Horticultural Therapy: Presentation from Chris Reed Kevin Heinze GROW Centre
Horticultural Therapy: Presentation from Steven Wells Royal Talbot Rehab Centre
August 2014
Ageing Well: An onl-line program to assist older people access programs and support groups in their communities. Presentation from Christine Walker and Bel Harper
August 2013
June 2013
- Mr Steve Brown, psychologist How mindfulness really works: its application to chronic illness
April 2013
- Mr John Vernon Manager Centre for Adolescent Health: Health Self-Managment for Adolescents and Young Adults-challenges and solutions
February 2013
November 2012
- Mr Rob Knowles AO present on the future of Victoria’s health system
October 2012
- David Menzies presentation on physical fitness for people with chronic illnesses: part one and part two
August 2012
- Julie Watson CEO North East PCP pesents on Peer support self-management models for chronic conditions in a primary care setting.
June 2012
- Julie Watson CEO North East PCP pesents on Peer support self-management models for chronic conditions in a primary care setting. Warrnambool Victoria.
May 2012
- Peer Support Network conference held at Multicultural Hub Melbourne
February 2012
Dr Phyllis Lau Dept of General Practice University of Melbourne. integrating cultural respect into services to improve indigenous health in metropolitan health services
December 2011
- Ms Carol Bennett CEO Consumers Health Forum presents on consumer participation in the national reform agenda
October 2011
- David Breen RTO Officer Arthritis Victoria presents on his previous work in UK chronic disease management and project with Arthritis Victoria to accredit is as an RTO in self-management.
August 2011
- Daniel Donahoo and John Lawrence present Social media for health: new opportunities for partnerships between health professionals and services.
June 2011
- Jessica Malcolm Darebin CHS. Working with ‘Hard to Reach’ groups. Jessica presents on her project to include groups of people who do not access health services routinely.
April 2011
WiiFit vs Kinect Xbox: A workshop to explore the use of these technologies in providing exercises to older or disabled people. Presenters: Kelly Bower, physiotherapist Royal Park and John Lawrence, consultant.
February 2011
- Peer support in chronic and complex conditions: its value to better management of chronic illness. Presentation of draft literature review on the evidence of peer support. Christine Walker.
- Peers for Progress in Australia Diabetes Research at Monash University. Presentation Michaela Riddell Project Manager.
October 2010
- Peer support in chronic illness. The Craigieburn Arthritis Support Group has had a 20 year presence to help the Craigieburn community self-manage arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Members present their work and demonstrate how their partnership with Dianella Community Health provides better outcomes for the community and health services.
August 2010
- Healthwise. Terry Harrison (Clinical Librarian) from RMH and Janet Wale (Cochrane Consumer Network) presented on helping consumers access good quality evidence-based information on the Internet. Go to Healthwise for further information
June 2010
- Positive Ageing. A presentation on a self-management program developed by National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Council on the Ageing (COTA) and Chronic Illness Alliance (CIA) for the Arabic and Vietnamese elderly. The attached powerpoints contain the introduction and key findings presented by Betty Haralambous of NARI. Christine Wilding (COTA) and Christine Walker (CIA) presented verbally.
Introduction
Key findings - Healthwise. Terry Harrison (Clinical Librarian) from RMH and Janet Wale (Cochrane Consumer Network) presented on helping consumers access good quality evidence-based information on the Internet. Go to Healthwise for further information
April 2010
- Life! presentation by Melissa Cook General Practice Victoria Go to Life! Diabetes Prevention Program website.
March 2010
- Chronic pain workshop in Shepparton. Updated workshop incorporating National Pain Strategy Report guidelines. Lea Kewish, occupational therapist. See previous presentation below.
February 2010
- ‘Empowering the client’: new course for nurses and allied health professionals that covers a wide range of topics including motivational interviewing, health coaching and health promotion. Presentation by Bruce Greaves, Benchmarque Registered Training Organisation.
December 2009
- Launch of chronic illness and workplace discrimination webpages
October 2009
- Narratives of chronic illness
Presentation by Tina Campbell, RealTimeHealth. PhD candidate at the Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne
September 2009
- Chronic pain workshop in Warrnambool Presentation by Lea Kewish, occupational therapist. Presentation below.
August 2009
- Cultural diversity and health self-management
Presentation by John Lawrence, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing.
July 2009
- Consumer participation in chronic disease self-management: How far have we come? Presentations by Kate Silburn, La Trobe University
June 2009
- Frameworks for Health
Presentation by Carolynne Holdsworth and Monica Gilbert
Frameworks for Health Fact Sheet
April 2009
- A model of transition from paediatric to adult services for young people with serious chronic illnesses. Presentation by Felicity Sloman. (Presentation coming!)
February 2009
- Consumer participation in chronic disease self-management: How far have we come? Presentations by Kate Silburn, La Trobe University and Mary-Ann Leithof, Polio Network and a discussion with panel of consumers (no presentation available).
November 2008
- Health related quality of life research from Deakin University
October 2008
- Chronic pain workshop in Melbourne
Presentation by Lea Kewish
August 2008
- A chronic pain workshop held in Mildura (see presentation above)
- An update on the Australian Disease Management Association
Presentation by Kaylene Fiddes - An update on the Bayside Disease Management Unit
Presentation by Kaylene Fiddes
June 2008
- An update on recent work on the Flinders Model.
Presentation by Rhonda Petschel of HealthyActivePartners
May 2008
- The value of peer support in sustaining chronic disease self-management strategies. Held in Bendigo.
Presentation by Sandra Leone of Diabetes Australia-Victoria and members of the Bendigo diabetes support group. (Sandra’s presentation below)
April 2008
- Workshop to explore the viablilty of creating a Health Coaching Working Group. (No presentation available.)
February 2008
- The value of peer support in sustaining chronic disease self-management strategies. Presentation by Sandra Leone of Diabetes Australia-Victoria on diabetes support groups in the Victorian community
October 2007
August 2007
- Living with multiple chronic conditions. A presentation by Ms Louisa Di Pietro of the Thalassaemia Society of Victoria. (No presentation available)
June 2007
- Presentation on consumer participation in chronic disease self-management programs. Workshop with Lauren Cordwell, Health Issues Centre.
May 2007
- Presentation at Bendigo Community Health Service, Eaglehawk. Consumer participation in chronic disease self-management programs. Workshop with Lauren Cordwell, Health Issues Centre.
April 2007
- Presentation at La Trobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon
Embedding self-management in systems of chronic disease care. Workshop with Naomi Kubina,
Health Active Partners. (No presentation available).
April 2007
- Consumer Involvement at Knox Community Health Service
Presentation by Kate Gilbert, Chronic Disease Program Manager, Knox CHS
- Community partnerships in chronic disease care.
Presentation by Lara Watson, Royal Melbourne Hospital
February 2007
- Presentations by Jill Kelly, Good Life Club, Jennifer Lachal, Whitehorse CHS and Peter Muldoon Latrobe Valley PCP. “Embedding self-management in systems of chronic disease care”Jill Kelly presentation
Peter Muldoon presentation
Jennifer Lachal presentation
December 2006
- Presentations at the Chronic Disease Management Policy Special Interest GroupJoanne Jordan presentation
Caroline Frankland presentation
October 2006
- Presentations at the Utilities and Work, Welfare, Wills workshop on 19 October.Energy and Water Ombudsman presentation October 2006
Victorian Council of Social Service “Fuel Poverty Issues”
DHS presentation on Utility Relief Grants
State Concessions Chronic Illness Alliance 19 October 2006
August 2006
- Making decisions about tests and treatments: workshop on the NHMRC toolkit for better communication between clinicians and consumers, Dr Peter Greenberg’s presentation
July 2006
- Diabetes and depression forum at Port Fairy, Poster resource
April 2006
- Poster presentations at Therapeutic Patient Education conference in Florence, Italy CIA Poster; NHMRCPoster
- Georgina Bancroft, Arthritis Victoria Traralgon special interest group presentation
- CarolineFrankland. Better Health Care Gippsland Traralgon special interest group presentation
- Christine Shoemaker A broad approach to chronic disease managament in a rural setting
August 2005
• Prasuna Reddy University of Melbourne and Susanne Baxandall, Diabetes Australia [No presentation available]
April 2005
• Sandra Nolte, Melbourne University [HEI-Q presentation April 2005]
February 2005
• Hal Swerissen and John Belfrage. Peer-led Self-Management of Chronic Illness Project
August 2004
• Jill Kelly, The Good Life Club Update [Powerpoint Presentation]
June 2004
• Naomi Kubina. The Flinders Models of Self-Management in the Peninsula HARP Diabetes Program. [No presentation available]
April 2004
• Amanda Weeks. Recruiting for Self-Management programs. [No presentation available] Melanie Hawkins. Evaluation techniques.
February 2004
• Lea Kewish and Geoff Tresise. A public speaking program for people with cognitive impairment (MS Word document)
November 2003
• The COACH Program at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Cardiology Unit Margarite Vale and Michael Jelinek
September 2003
• Research, Evaluation and Quality Monitoring of Self-Management Program
Richard Osborne, Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal Melbourne Hospital (Email: richardo@unimelb.edu.au)
July 2003
• Evaluation of Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs
Amanda Weeks, Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, Bundoora (No presentation available)
May 2003
• Models of Chronic Disease Self-Management: A Presentation by John Norton and Peter Richardson of the Bendigo Stroke Support Group. (No presentation available)
• A Presentation by David Menzies of the Good Life Club, Whitehorse Division of General Practice. ( Download Adobe Acrobat Document )