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Preventing Illness
Prevention, early detection and early intervention can
reduce the impact and spread of diseases among Victorians
and reduce avoidable hospitalisations. The government is
responsible for a range of initiatives to maintain and improve
the health of Victorians.
Immunisation
Immunisation is a proven method of disease prevention, providing
high levels of protection against diseases that can lead
to discomfort, hospitalisation, disability or death.
The immunisation
website provides detailed information about:
- immunisation and vaccination centres
- fact sheets
- frequently asked questions
- links to information on infectious diseases
Promoting an active,
healthy lifestyle
Physical activity and healthy eating have been shown to
minimise disease and obesity. They also help build stronger
communities by forging networks of people with common interests.
The Go
for your life website promotes opportunities
for:
- increasing levels of physical activity
- improving eating habits
- getting involved with neighbourhood and local community
activities
- making worthwhile contributions to the community, such
as through volunteering.
Other Victorian Government healthy lifestyle initiatives
are:
Hospital Admission
Risk Program (HARP)
The Hospital
Admission Risk Program has been established to
achieve better health for Victorians who have complex
health needs. The HARP program targets patients who have
conditions that do not always require intensive medical
treatment and who attend hospitals frequently seeking
help to manage their conditions.
Some of the conditions targeted by HARP include chronic
conditions such as heart failure, respiratory illness and
diabetes. The HARP program helps people become more independent
in managing their condition so they can safely and comfortably
remain at home. |
