The Chief Health Officer has issued an alert about a new strain of Covid-19, increase in hospitalisations and increase of antiviral prescriptions during December 2023.
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Severe Weather: Stay Informed
Severe weather across Northern and North East parts of the state, including heavy rainfall, is expected for Shepparton and surrounds.
Beading workshop for Young African Women
Headspace Shepparton, Wise Women Well and the Ethnic Council of Shepparton are conducting a free Beading Workshop for young African women on 15 January at the Headspace premises in High Street Shepparton on 15 January 2024. Information about this workshop is also given in Swahili.
Diabetes – Plan for natural disasters and emergencies
Preparing a diabetes emergency plan and kit can help you to self-manage your diabetes during and after an emergency or natural disaster.
Free public health care in Victoria for people fleeing the Israel-Palestine conflict
The Australian government has announced that Palestinians and Israelis have been granted ‘temporary visas’ to Australia. The Victorian Refugee Health Network has been coordinating with the refugee, community and health sector to help coordinate services and identify and respond to health issues and emerging needs for this group of arrivals in Victoria.
Horticulture labour hire workers
The Victorian Labour Hire Authority provides assistance to Horticulture workers to ensure they are treated fairly, paid the correct wages and have their rights as workers protected under the Law. Here, information is given to help protect Horticulture workers in the field (orchards, farms, picking, like this…)
Protection for Labour Hire Workers
When employers reach out to labour hire companies to find workers above and beyond what they would normally engage providers to supply labour for, then the Labour Hire Scheme is there to protect the workers. The labour hire licensing scheme also seeks to protect workers from harms including underpayment of wages, sub-standard accommodation and unsafe workplaces.
International Migrants Day 2023
The Theme for International Migrants Day 2023 is Act today for a better tomorrow for all: Improving the health of migrants to unleash the power of migration.
Mosquito virus warning as families call for greater awareness
Encephalitis causes brain inflammation and has a high mortality rate of up to 40 per cent despite improvements in treatments, according to the Encephalitis Society. More research is being undertaken to explore Murray Valley Encephalitis. Here, several stories of persons seriously infected from mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Murray Valley encephalitis virus, and autoimmune encephalitis.
The Goulburn Valley’s diversity was showcased at African Community Day
Shepparton’s vibrant African community was well represented in a celebration of cultural diversity and collaboration when the African Studies Group (ASG) and the University of Melbourne(UM) Chancellery co-hosted an inaugural African Community Day at the UM, Parkville last month. An event aimed to fortify connections between African-Australian communities and the University, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and fostering meaningful dialogue.