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Swine Influenza
Information about the new strain of Influenza A, including
links to related resources.
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What's New
Food safety law reform in Victoria
The Food Amendment (Regulation Reform) Bill 2009 has been introduced into Parliament. It proposes changes to the Food Act 1984 to give Victoria a better system for regulating the safety of food sold for human consumption. The amendments are intended to reduce the compliance costs for businesses (including community groups that sell food) by allowing regulation to be better matched to the level of food safety risk.
2009 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards
The judges short-listed nominees in light of their volunteer commitment and achievements. Volunteer Award winners and commendations were announced by the Minister for Health at the Volunteer Awards ceremony held on the 14 May 2009.
Clinical Engagement
The Statewide Quality Branch has a new webpage for the Clinical Engagement projects. The recently updated Credentialling and defining the scope of clinical practice for medical practitioners in Victorian health services policy is now available as well as new information on the suite of Clinical Engagement projects currently underway.
2009 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
Now in their fifth year, the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards provide an unparalleled opportunity to celebrate quality, innovation and excellence in our public healthcare system. The Awards recognise the diverse ways in which excellent public health and healthcare is achieved – honouring initiatives, projects, campaigns, services, individuals and teams delivering groundbreaking work that is improving Victoria’s public healthcare.
Victorian Drug and Alcohol Prevention Council
The Victorian Drug and Alcohol Prevention Council (VDAPC), which succeeds the former Premier's Drug Prevention Council, was formed in December 2007 to provide expert advice to Government on alcohol and drug prevention issues.
Elective Surgery Waiting List Audit: Royal Women's Hospital - 29 March 2009
2009 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards: Celebrating volunteer achievement in public healthcare
Every day, thousands of dedicated volunteers undertake diverse tasks to support patients, their families and the community to receive the best possible care across Victorian public healthcare services. The inaugural Minister for Health Volunteer Awards celebrate and share the remarkable work performed by volunteers across Victoria’s public healthcare sector.
Because mental health matters – Victorian mental health reform strategy 2009-19
Developed through extensive consultation with those who live with mental illness, their families, friends, carers and those who work to support them, Because mental health matters – Victorian mental health reform strategy 2009-19 represents a commitment by the Victorian government to ensure all Victorians have the opportunities they need to maintain good mental health while also supporting those with a mental illness to access high quality, timely care and live successfully in the community.
Patient Safety Indicators
Patient Safety Indicators are measures of health care safety that make use of readily available hospital inpatient administrative data.
Alcohol and violence campaign encourages young Victorians to take responsibility
The Victorian Government alcohol and violence campaign highlights how consuming alcohol to excess makes some people more likely to be violent and aggressive.
The ads highlight the choices that young people have with their drinking, and promote personal responsibility when it comes to alcohol consumption and associated behaviours.
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