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HealtH ServiceS Directory 2021
Contents
5 The benefits of forest bathing
7 Maryborough Psychology & Health Clinic
introduces a new intensive behaviour
change program for children and adults
9 Preventing pandemic panic
11 The Goldfields Family Centre offers access
to a wide range of allied health services
14-15 The year ahead for MDHS
17 Tips to keeping your good lockdown habits
18-21 Retirement options in Maryborough offer
gold standard accommodation and care
22-24 Feature article
A helping hand in the new normal
25 An interview with Maryborough Education
Centre’s mental health practitioner
30 Get involved in parkrun Saturday mornings
at Goldfields Reservoir
31 Health services directory
On the cover
Our front page photo was taken at Gordon Gardens in
Dunolly.
Caleb (1), Chelsea, Lana (5) and Elliot Gale are a local
family who enjoy a healthy and active life. Chelsea is involved
with Maryborough Pony Club and Elliot enjoys regular gym
workouts. Lana is a little livewire and is always on the go. Caleb
is just about to celebrate his first birthday and loves to chase
after his older sister.
Gordon Gardens is a great spot for children and families with a tennis and
netball court, playground equipment, a new pump track for bikes and scooters
and two gym equipment installations where you can work out your whole body while the kids play.
There are also BBQ facilities and a shady rotunda.
About the logo
The Maryborough Health Services Directory logo was developed
by designer Miyuki Sawada. The work Miyuki put into developing the The Maryborough District
design explored the identity of the publisher and the product.
The style of the logo represents the “A” in Advertiser — the
publisher — incorporating the cross “+”, a universal symbol to dvertiser
represent health.
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Stepping into the new normal
Among the many changes caused by the world- A recent study by the CSIRO surveyed 4000 people
wide pandemic, the words we commonly use are and found that respondents feel their exercise (66
perhaps unnoticed but most prevalent. Corona is no percent), emotional wellbeing (41 percent) and diet
longer a Mexican beer, we all got used to asking about (36 percent) had worsened to some degree during
‘the daily numbers’ and we learnt very quickly what an lockdown, with two-in-five indicating they have gained
epidemiologist actually does. weight during the outbreak.
But perhaps one of the most commonly uttered Report author Dr Emily Brindal described the findings
phrases for many is COVID-kilos. As lockdown as reflective of the challenges that millions of
restrictions were enforced and some discovered a Australians faced as they struggled to maintain
new-found love of baking (and eating) while hunkered wellbeing amidst a significant lifestyle shift.
down in front of the TV in pjs, it’s no wonder many have “Almost 60 percent of respondents reported a
emerged with a little more weight and a little less negative shift in their overall satisfaction with life,” Dr
energy. Brindal said.
During the first lockdown of 2020, VicHealth surveyed In response to the findings the CSIRO have launched
2000 Victorian adults to explore how their health and a new Total Wellbeing Diet. As well as tips on exercise
wellbeing was affected. The VicHealth Coronavirus and meal plans, the diet considers the power of
Victorian Wellbeing Impact Study found that one-in- positive psychology.
four people in Victoria were physically inactive during Using a three-pronged approach to boost
lockdown and two-in-five Victorians exercised less than psychological wellbeing, the diet considers kindness,
they had prior to lockdown. This, coupled with a gratitude and ‘best possible self’ important
reported increase in sweetened drinks and alcohol motivational factors towards a more positive lifestyle.
consumption (as well as all that sourdough), means While it can be overwhelming to feel so much about
health and well-being are at the forefront of thinking as the way we live our life – where we work, who we visit,
we head into 2021. how we shop and so on – is dictated by others, one
Anxiety and stress are among the most common change we can all make is to focus on the things we
concerns people reported throughout 2020. The can control. Again, it comes back to words. Self-talk
VicHealth survey found that loss of income, home and motivation are key factors in making the changes
schooling and fear about the virus contributed to an we know will make a positive impact in our life.
overall feeling of insecurity, which in turn led to We hope the 2021 Health Services Directory will
overeating and increased use of alcohol. resource you, your family and the wider community as
Rather than feel overwhelmed, psychologists suggest we all step forward into this new, COVID-normal life
that people concentrate on one issue to deal with, together.
instead of trying to stop-drinking-start-exercising-eat- For more information on the CSIRO diet go to:
healthy all at once. www.totalwellbeingdiet.com.au.
The Cancer Council of Victoria has come up with some tips to reduce alcohol intake. They include:
• Challenge yourself to alcohol- drinks and non-alcoholic drinks like you go out. Dilute alcoholic drinks
free days, say Sunday to Thursday. sparkling water or soda and lime. using ice or soda water.
• Join in community events such • Try a low-alcohol (or no- • Whenever you feel anxious,
as FebFast or Dry July to keep you alcohol) beer, wine or spirit. take yourself for a walk outside
motivated. • Ensure that you schedule in a instead of opening the fridge and
• Alternate between alcoholic meal when drinking or eat before comfort eating,
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The benefits of forest bathing
Based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, environment and consciously connecting with what’s
forest bathing is about taking time to slowly and around you.”
mindfully appreciate the incredible natural surrounds. According to research, forest bathing can lower
With central Victoria surrounded by national parks, blood pressure and anxiety, reduce stress, improve
serene surrounds and plenty of places to immerse cardiovascular and metabolic health, improve
yourself in nature — forest bathing could be the perfect concentration and memory and improve energy levels.
weekend activity to rejuvenate, relax and unwind. The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy says
Unplug from your devices and de-stress by physical activity in the form of a 40 minute walk in the
reconnecting with nature, wander beneath ancient forest was associated with improved mood and
forest canopies with lush ferns at your ankles. Place a feelings of health and robustness.
palm against a tree trunk and breathe in deeply. Take Levels of the stress hormone cortisol decreased in test
a picnic, or simply spread a blanket and lie back in the subjects after a walk in the forest, when compared with
dappled forest light. Listen to birdsong, inhale the scent a control group of subjects who engaged in walks
of eucalypt, and witness nature's vivid colours change within a laboratory setting.
with the seasons. No exercise required. Forest bathing seems to significantly mitigate the root
According to National Geographic, the term cause of a multitude of ailments: stress. Excess stress
emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and can play a role in headaches, high blood pressure,
psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, and
bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). arthritis, among many others.
The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to Just as with anything however, there is no one-size-fits-
tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to all-approach and some places will work for you, while
reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. some won’t. It’s best to find a place that best suits you.
“The Japanese quickly embraced this form of If you love the smell of damp soil, you will be most
ecotherapy. In the 1990s, researchers began studying relaxed where the natural landscape provides it, or
the physiological benefits of forest bathing, providing maybe you have a place in the countryside that
the science to support what we innately know: time reminds you of your childhood or of happy times in the
spent immersed in nature is good for us. While Japan is past. It may even be your backyard or garden. These
credited with the term shinrin-yoku, the concept at the places will be special to you and your connection with
heart of the practice is not new. Many cultures have them will be strong.
long recognized the importance of the natural world to Once you find your ideal place, you can walk, do
human health,” National Geographic’s Sunny yoga, meditate, have a picnic, make art, practice
Fitzgerald said. breathing exercises or just be in the natural space. It
“Forest bathing is not just for the wilderness-lover; the doesn’t matter how fit — or unfit — you are. Forest
practice can be as simple as walking in any natural bathing is suitable for any level of fitness.
Photo:
Sam Tucker
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Increase Capacity
Learn skills and strategies required to work towards your full potential!
BeHaVIoUR meNtaL dIsaBILIty & assessmeNt &
INteRVeNtIoNs HeaLtH fUNctIoNING LeaRNING
Counselling/Therapeutic Support
Intensive Behaviour Change Therapy Programs
Disability Services for Children & Adults
Relationship & Family Counselling
Meditation Groups
Cognitive & Educational Testing
Functional Capacity Assessments
Victims of Crime Assessments
Registered
“We provide a positive, engaging, and
nurturing environment that aids participants to feel NDIS
comfortable and respected to want to explore challenges BULK BILLING
Provider
and exercise choice and ownership over their own life.”
maryborough Psychology & Health clinic
melinda metaxas & associates Pty Ltd
www.mpsychclinic.com 0417 441 700
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Behaviour Balance
Intensive Behaviour Change Program
Maryborough Psychology & Health Clinic’s IBC
program is primarily an NDIS service but can be
accessed by other members of the community.
Melinda Metaxas & Associates P/L hold provider
registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Commission, which means the standards and quality of
our NDIS services have been assessed to be of Federal
standard.
We have implemented a more intensive, structured
and longer-term behavioural therapy program
targeting individuals across the lifespan – children,
adolescents and adults. The program is adaptable and
caters for individual’s specific needs.
Our program is helpful for those with Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, severe behaviour
disorders, emotional dysregulation disorders, and many
other diagnosed and undiagnosed disabilities.
Conducted one-on-one, our program can focus on
decreasing a specific problem or behaviour, or • Thorough assessment and observation of an
increasing positive behaviours. It can be applied more individual’s current skill strengths and difficulties across
broadly on a range of developmental areas at the different settings is undertaken.
same time, like social skills, communication, self-care
• An individualised program is developed based on
and attention.
the behaviour wanting to be changed.
We aim to first understand what the behaviour is
• Specific goals are set and strategies and
communicating (the reasons for it occurring), then
techniques are utilised to teach and build skills.
address the behaviour of concern by focusing on ways
• The skills and goals chosen to work on are
to change it. We also assess how the individual learns
measured to see whether the program is working.
best as part of the process. We recognise how
distressing and disruptive behaviours of concern can • Progress is constantly evaluated.
be, and provide intensive support to ensure the best Parents, carers and support workers are expected to
possible outcome. We also work with the community play an active role in the program. They work with our
around the client to achieve the best possible clinician to develop and prioritise the individual’s
outcomes. learning goals and may be required to practice new
Our senior behavioural clinician uses evidence- skills and responses at home.
based techniques such as Applied Behavioural We are also able to provide training and support for
Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies and parents, carers and others involved in the individual’s
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, among others. life.
Participants are initially assessed for their suitability into Research has proven that commitment, persistence
the program. and intensity are the keys to successful outcomes.
Maryborough Psychology & Health Clinic
Melinda Metaxas & Associates Pty Ltd, known Clinicians at Melinda Metaxas & Associates Pty Ltd
locally as the Maryborough Psychology & Health assist participants to become more independent
Clinic, provides quality, evidence-based assessment and live with greater quality through improved
and therapeutic/counselling support services to functioning.
children, adolescents and adults. Through counselling, practical skills therapy and
The services: behaviour management, participants are taught
• cater to an individual’s needs, skills and strategies to enable them to work towards
• assist with building capacity, and their full potential.
• open up opportunities.
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Preventing pandemic panic
At Lifeways Consulting we noticed the impact of
COVID-19 varied for different people.
Some enjoyed the lockdown events, as they found
NOTHING HAS
their preference for social isolation was encouraged,
rather than discouraged. Others found the lack of
TO BE “WRONG”
routine, loss of social contact, working and learning
remotely, and restrictions to travel and movement
WITH YOU
extremely difficult and isolating.
During this time, the value of social events, routine
TO SEE A
and activities to our sense of enjoyment of life became
clear. Without the ‘normality’ of daily life, many people
COUNSELLOR
experienced feelings of loneliness, sadness, loss of
motivation and feelings of hopelessness.
IT’S OKAY,
NOT TO BE
“ By exposing ourselves to ongoing
trauma, such as repeatedly listening to
distressing stories, we put our bodies
OKAY
bodies into a state of distress and alertness for danger
into a state of distress and alertness for which can result in feeling unsafe within our
danger which can result in feeling environment. A consequence of this might be hyper-
unsafe within our environment.
”
alertness, and increased emotional and bodily distress.
This, in turn, may cause changes in mood, sleeping
The media focus on reporting death tolls through the patterns, appetite and energy levels. It is common for
height of the pandemic, as well as repeatedly this to lead to difficulties with relationships, increased
presenting traumatic information from Australia and anxiety, anger and frustration, depression and reduced
overseas, meant the need to seek mental health motivation.
support increased significantly within the community.
While undoubtably life is challenging, we can put
While it is important to stay aware and educated, we strategies in place so we don’t become overwhelmed
need to be mindful of limiting the amount of exposure by negative feelings. If you experience any of these
we have to negative information and events. symptoms it is best to seek help. By tackling issues with
By exposing ourselves to ongoing trauma, such as support, you can work through them and get back to
repeatedly listening to distressing stories, we put our enjoying life.
NO tIME tO
COOk?
Counselling & Training
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• Feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
• Depressed or Anxious?
• Needing someone to talk to?
Lifeways Consulting can
help with your counselling
and professional
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HEALTH AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Care Goldfields Family Centre
Council’s Community Care team provides services to Located at 100 Napier Street, Maryborough the Goldfields
support residents to continue living in their own homes Family Centre is an integrated service offering local
and to be actively involved in their community. Services families the following services on site: Maternal and Child
include: In-house Respite, Property Maintenance, Meals Health, Immunisation, Long Day Care, Family Day Care, 3
on Wheels, Social Support, Domestic Assistance and and 4 year old Kindergarten and Supported Playgroup.
Personal Care. The Home and Community Care Program
5461 6500
for Younger People also provides services to support
younger people with disabilities, and their carers. goldfieldsfamilycentre@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/
5461 0610
goldfieldsfamilycentre
mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
@Goldfieldscc
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communitycare
Maryborough Regional Library Youth Services
Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am Local young people aged between 12 and 25 years can keep
to 12noon the Maryborough Regional Library incorporates connected and develop leadership skills and confidence
the Maryborough Library, Dunolly Library and the Talbot via activities and programs offered by our Youth Services
Outreach Library service. As a member of the Central team. Some of these services include our Engage! School
Goldfields Libraries, visitors to the library have access to holiday program and L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
over three million items – books, magazines, DVDs and and Road Trip Project.
much more. The service also offers children’s programs, We’re currently working with our partners to re-open the
computers and WiFi. The Maryborough Regional Library Youth Hub and Engage Youth Space now that government
is located at the Resource Centre, corner of Nolan and restrictions are easing. We’re hoping to have these sites
Alma streets, Maryborough. open again as soon as possible.
5461 9111 5461 0600
maryboroughlibrary@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au youth@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
www.centralhighlandslibraries.org.au www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/youth
@MBLibVIC @CentralGoldfieldsYouth
@mblibvic @central_goldfields_youth
For more information about Council services, facilities and programs visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au
contact our Customer Service team on 5461 06010 or follow Central Goldfields Shire Council on Facebook.
10 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryCare is the centre of our service
Owned and operated by the Central Goldfields Shire
Council, the Goldfields Family Centre is a one-stop-
shop for local families.
The range of services available on site include
maternal and child health, long day care, family day
care, kindergarten and supported playgroup.
The free maternal and child health service is jointly
funded by the state and local government and is
offered to all families with children from birth to school
age.
Maternal and child health nurses are registered
nurses with additional qualifications in midwifery and
child, family and community health.
The Goldfields Family Centre offers support and
advice on a range of issues including: pregnancy, birth
and postnatal health; preparing for your baby; The Key Ages & Stages program is a one-on-one
parenting; child health, development and learning; consultation that provides a health and developmental
infant and child behaviour; immunisation; nutrition and review in accordance with expectations for the child’s
feeding, including breastfeeding assessment; child age. You can also connect with other parents in the
safety; parental emotional health and wellbeing and local area through activities like first-time parent groups
family planning. and education sessions.
Contact the centre for more information on
supported playgroup, long day care, three-and-four-
The Centre also offers referrals to year-old kindergarten, family day care and vacation
allied health agencies such as care.
speech therapy; Intereach/NDIS;
For more information about the range of services
audiology; continence; offered go to:
behaviour management; The Goldfields Family Centre
100 Napier Street, Maryborough
early parenting centres P: 03 5461 6500 or email:
and general practitioners. E: Goldfieldsfamilycentre@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
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Maryborough Health Services Directory 11Two clinics, one address
From concerns with hearing to specialist podiatry care, Maryborough residents can now access
health advice and services under the one roof. Maryborough Podiatry & Foot Clinic has been joined at
95-97 Nolan Street by Hearing Australia.
Maryborough Podiatry & Foot Clinic
Locally owned and operated by Sheree Da Fonte, Although you do not need a referral, some people
the small clinic aims to provide you with world class foot are eligible for a chronic disease management plan
and lower limb care so you can put your best foot which entitles them to a rebate from Medicare for
forward. podiatry services.
Sheree is a local girl who grew up in Wareek and Check with your health care fund to find out if they
completed her schooling locally at St Augustine’s provide a rebate on podiatry services. On-the-day
Primary School and then Highview College. claiming is available through HICAPS GO.
Added to her professional attitude and expertise is Maryborough Podiatry and Foot Clinic offers home
the fact that Sheree genuinely cares for her clients. visits to Maryborough, Avoca, Dunolly, Talbot and
Whether it is foot and nail care, diabetic foot care, surrounds. Please contact us to find out more and to
sports podiatry, paediatric feet, nail surgery, or lower book a visit.
limb pain, Sheree will cater to your needs.
Maryborough Podiatry and Foot Clinic, 97 Nolan Street, Maryborough.
Ph 0450 507 659. www.maryboroughpodiatry.com.au
Hearing Australia
For over 70 years, Hearing Australia have been helping thousands of
Australians rediscover the joy of sound to keep them stay connected to
what matters most.
We are the nation’s largest provider of government-funded hearing
services for children, adults, pensioners and veterans.
Sheree Da Fonte (left) from
With over 160 permanent locations across the country, we will work with Maryborough Podiatry and Foot Clinic
you to deliver on the promise to offer world-leading hearing solutions with Laura Centorrino of
Hearing Australia.
anyone can access.
Hearing Australia is open from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. Call 5333-0200 to book an appointment
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12 Maryborough Health Services DirectorySafe space and Dam fine advice
Rhonda Dam is an accredited mental health social
worker who has completed a Bachelor of Human
Services and Master of Social Work and is based in
Talbot. She said the impact of COVID-19, and the
“ People with mental health
concerns are often feeling very
vulnerable, so that initial
restrictions people faced, would be felt by many for
years to come. face-to-face connection is
“For many people the onset of the pandemic very important.
triggered a sense of their own mortality,” Rhonda said.
“It was a reminder that life as we know it can change
in an instant, so it shook their sense of identity and alone with their grief.”
”
readjusting to a new family hierarchy, they were just left
certainty. Rhonda said most of her clients still wanted face-to-
“Especially during the first lockdown, when people face consultations, particularly if it was their first visit. Like
were confronted with new concerns such as loss of many mental health practitioners, Rhonda has had to
income and work, and had to actually deal with adapt quickly to a changing workplace.
unresolved trauma/issues, including relationships. “People with mental health concerns are often
“A lot of the distractions we use in day-to-day life to feeling very vulnerable, so that initial face-to-face
escape problems – sport, work or hobbies – were taken connection is very important,” she said.
away. If someone was already in a difficult relationship, “But I also found that once that connection had
the lockdown meant they had to confront those issues been made, telehealth appointments could be really
rather than avoid them. worthwhile. People were a bit more relaxed in their own
“In some cases this led to an increase in alcohol use environment and during a crisis it was much easier for
or other unhealthy behaviours to cope.” them to keep appointments. Some people ring me
Rhonda said the loss of connection with loved ones from their car and practice mindfulness as they are
was a major cause of distress for some people, pulled over on the side of the road.”
particularly around important life events such as While Rhonda has been helping people deal with the
birthdays, anniversaries and funerals. immediate psychological effect of the virus restrictions,
“In farming communities especially, funerals are she is concerned about the long-term impact.
important as a mark of respect for someone who has “I’m worried about the adolescents of today, they
lived their life with integrity,” she said. have lived through a time of great uncertainty and
“It is a time for the family and wider community to missed important milestones. I worry about how these
gather and honour that person as they acknowledge experiences will affect them as adults. This is something
their passing. Families were not given that sense of we will have to deal with in years to come.”
“You come in with the issues and the solutions.
I create a safe space and an objective perspective where we
explore strategies and support solutions together,
to make your now – better.” — Rhonda Dam
• Cognitive
Behavioural
therapy (CBt)
• Mindfulness
• Psychoeducation Sols Psychological Health & Wellbeing
• Medicare funded Rhonda Dam AMHSW 469244, MSW, BHS, Diploma of Welfare Work, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Youth Work
counselling P: 0491 280 511 E: solspsychological@gmail.com
Maryborough Health Services Directory 13The year ahead for MDHS
Message from CEO Nickola Allan
2020 was an exciting and often also commence the student
challenging year with the high volume accommodation project to provide
of changes due to the COVID-19 housing and access for students to
pandemic and the impacts of begin their journey of health care at
restricted movements across the state. MDHS.
As an organisation and community, Providing opportunities and
we adapted and responded to these pathways for our local students
changes with positivity and leadership, underpins our vision of inspiring health
exemplified by very low numbers of and growing a healthy community. In
COVID-19 in our community. We might expect to see 2020, 14 students completed their Enrolled Nurse
similar impacts throughout 2021 and will respond as training on site at MDHS and we anticipate a further
we have done in 2020. 24 will commence in 2021 – a full cohort of local
We will continue to work in what will be a COVID people accessing local training and pathways for
normal into the future. This means we can return to employment.
business as usual and sink our teeth into some very Our oncology service continues to grow in
exciting changes and opportunities. partnership with Ballarat Health Service and we look
We will develop a new strategic plan in forward to supporting our local patients to receive
consultation with our local community, board of treatment closer to home.
management and the team at MDHS. As we embark In 2021 we will continue to grow and develop
on the next stages of master planning, we will need services to enable people to receive local care in
your help as we consult with the community. We will the right place and the right time.
MDHS services snapshot
Urgent Care Centre Acute Services
Staffed by registered nurses who triage every patient MDHS provides acute care from birth through to
and identify the level of intervention required. It is palliation in a person-centred approach to care.
important to remember the UCC is not staffed 24/7 by We provide dialysis services three days a week.
medical staff, and is supported by our local GPs who Theatre services operate six days a week in
are on call. partnership with our regional associates.
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Since 1975
v General Dentistry
v Orthodontics (Braces)
v Child Dental Benefits Scheme
CLARENDON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (CDBS)
v DVA Patients
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Dentistry
with a gentle touch
Our expectations are to provide you with personalised private
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14 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryMDHS services snapshot
Primary and Preventative Health Residential Aged Care
The MDHS team provides a wide range of services to Supported by a team of registered and enrolled
the local community: nurses, our hospitality services team and allied health
• Speech pathology teams, we have 94 beds throughout Maryborough,
• Dietetics Dunolly and Avoca.
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy Medical Imaging
• Social work and counselling services The Medical Imaging Department provides an
• Housing support extensive high quality imaging service to inpatients and
• Drug and alcohol support outpatients referred by hospital clinics, specialists and
• District Nursing general practitioners.
• Community Nursing Please contact the Medical Imaging Department
• Centre for Non-Violence directly to arrange your appointment on 5461-0353.
• Loddon Campaspe Legal Service We have also commenced a medical imaging
service one day per week at St Arnaud campus of the
Dental Services East Wimmera Health Service.
MDHS offers public dental care by appointment at There is an x-ray, ultrasound and OPG service
the dental clinic. Services include basic general care, available.
denture care and emergency care.
For more information please call the clinic on Infection Prevention and Control
5461-0388. Infection Prevention and Control at Maryborough
District Health Service ensure a safe environment for the
Maternity Services community by providing comprehensive infection
MDHS provides quality maternity care throughout the prevention policies, procedures and risk minimisation
pregnancy for women at low risk of complications. strategies.
Midwives provide one-on-one care within a At MDHS we follow The Australian Guidelines for the
multidisciplinary team of local GP obstetricians and Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare.
anaesthetists and consultant obstetricians from Ballarat Preventing transmission of infectious agents is a
Health Service. priority at MDHS. This involves a facility-wide strategic
plan for infection prevention and control, established
Oncology Services systems to manage infection prevention and control,
In partnership with Ballarat Health Service we provide with input from across the spectrum of clinical services
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16 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryTips to keeping your good lockdown habits
There’s no doubt that 2020 was a tough year. time with family and cooking home-made meals from
While the pandemic has meant our lives have had to scratch,” Sandro said.
be different last year, lots of people have found ways How do you decide what habits to keep from
to make their experience as positive as possible. Some lockdown?
of the silver linings of lockdown include people making As things start to get a bit busier, Sandro said now is
more time for exercise, starting a new hobby or picking the ideal time to reflect on your experiences and
up old ones, or simply cooking more at home. determine what positives you want to hang on to as
VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio spoke to ABC restrictions ease.
Radio Melbourne’s Raf Epstein about how we might be “It is a challenge and life will return to a relative
able to retain these healthy habits of lockdown life as normal, but it’s important to ask yourself actively ‘What
we adapt to a ‘COVID normal’. do I want to retain? What do I want to return to? How
What makes us feel happy and how has coronavirus busy do I want my weekends to be?’” he said.
affected this? “What is it that you really want to prioritise? You may
A positive mood or mindset is largely caused by the want to build back your weekends the way you want
hormone dopamine, which is produced in the brain. to, rather than with the habits you’ve accumulated
“Dopamine, which is the happy hormone releases over many years.
into our brain and body when we have something “Now is a great time to be asking ourselves these
good happen in our lives or even the expectation of questions and actively think about what you want to
something good happening. Both of those have been retain.”
significantly lower across the coronavirus lockdown,” How to keep positive habits after lockdown?
Sandro said. Keep making time for your physical and mental
But Sandro added that lockdown has meant some wellbeing. Continue to get regular exercise and take
people seek this positive feeling through unhealthy the chance to socialise with family and friends either in
alternatives. person or virtually, Sandro said.
“People are probably finding they’re looking at some Are there things from pre-coronavirus you want to
unhealthy ways to find that dopamine fix and fuel the return to? Are there habits you want to stop? Have you
rewards in their life. It could be drinking alcohol, online done things during lockdown that you want to
shopping or being on social media,” he said. continue?
However, lots of Victorians have been able to make Keep doing the things you enjoy. You may have
the best of this period by finding positives in lockdown become an amateur baker during lockdown, you
life. might have started some arts or craft, or you may have
“The lockdowns have been such a difficult time for found renewed enjoyment in exercising and being
so many families across Victoria, but we are also outdoors. Just because restrictions are easing doesn’t
hearing of some small silver linings, that have come mean you have to stop your new-found passions. Keep
working from home, commuting less, spending more doing them!
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Maryborough Health Services Directory 17Havilah
Affordable for all
Does Havilah have beds available for people of low means?
YES. More than 40% of our overall places are set aside for people with
no assets or with only minimal assets.
Can I still receive the pension if I live in an aged care facility?
YES. If you are eligible for a pension you will still receive it while
living in aged care. Pensioner couples (where one or both are
living in aged care), each receive a single pension.
If I have no assets will I be able to live at Havilah?
YES. If you have no assets you will not need to pay any
up front accommodation charge.
Do I have to pay an upfront fee to become an
aged care resident at Havilah?
Not necessarily. If assets are valued at under $50,500
you will not need to pay any up front fees.
What if my wife and I own our own home but only one
of us is needing residential aged care accommodation?
In this case the value of your home would not be included in your
assets and only half of the other assets would be assessed.
If I have assets under $50,500 what fees will I need to pay?
You will only need to pay the basic daily fee. The government will
provide a subsidy towards your accommodation costs.
What if the value of my assets is above $50,500?
Talk to us to work out the best way for you. The government will
continue to pay a subsidy towards your accommodation costs,
on a reducing scale, if your assets are between $50,500 and $171,000.
Can I afford the daily fees at Havilah?
If you are a pensioner the Basic Daily Resident Fee will still leave you
with cash for personal incidentals. It can even be cheaper and easier
than trying to make ends meet as a full pensioner living at home.
How is the amount of basic daily fee set?
The basic daily fee is set by the Government in line with the aged pension
and is therefore guaranteed affordable now and into the future.
It is consistent over all residential aged care facilities.
Redefining aged care living
Talk to us and we can help you to find out exactly what budget works best for you.
Contact Raeleen Brooker 03 5461 7380. Havilah Hostel Inc. 11 Harkness Street MARYBOROUGH VIC 3465.
www.havilah.org.au
18 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryCelebrating life in residential care
For more than 25 years, Havilah has provided affordable,
quality residential aged care and independent living in
Maryborough.
As well as ensuring residents at Havilah receive the best
care available, staff go the extra mile to provide something
a bit less tangible – fun!
Havilah’s administration officer said that last year in
particular, it was important that residents had something to
look forward to.
“At Havilah, the world didn’t end because of COVID
restrictions. We still ran our theme days and managed to
enjoy ourselves.”
A quick glance at Havilah’s Facebook page highlights the
many events enjoyed by staff and residents alike. From
afternoon tea parties to themed events such as Rock ’n’ Roll,
Oaks Day and Halloween, it is clear the time and effort put
in to create these special occasions is appreciated by
residents.
Families of residents also had peace of mind knowing their
loved ones were well cared for during lockdown. Regular
social media posts made sure that even those who couldn’t
visit could stay in touch with family:
“ Looks amazing
thank you all
for looking
“ They are all so lucky to have
you, and we feel lucky
knowing you are there giving
“ Simply brilliant. Always enjoy
your lovely online updates.
Helps make us feel closer to
after our extra love and support to our loved ones and their
family. our loved ones x. buddies. Many thanks.
” ”
Responses such as these helped families stay connected throughout 2020. ”
And perhaps that is what Havilah does best – offers a sense of community and belonging for residents,
staff and family at a time when we need it most.
To see some of the Havilah celebrations go to: www.facebook.com/HavilahLife/
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• Facilitated Flexi Care support • Happy Hours
• 24 hr access to a magnificent • Many social get-togethers
Heritage School House and activities
Recreation Centre • Residents and Social Committees
• 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency • Garden Club / Communal
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• Secure accommodation protected by • Gym Equipment and a large Leisure
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20 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryIt takes a village...
Maryborough’s Schoolhouse Village provides a home
for people aged 55 years and over.
It specialises in true ‘aging in place’ — avoiding
relocating to a low care (hostel) aged care facility.
With appropriate levels of support from agencies,
residents can remain in their original purchased unit for
the remainder of their lives. As well as keeping couples
together, people can create their home surrounded by
familiar possessions. People remain independent and who has established a home with us. We encourage
in control of their own decision making, even if their input from residents, both individually and through the
health deteriorates as they age. residents’ committee. Social and other activities are
We have experienced unprecedented times during planned by the committee and are run by residents.
2020 with the pandemic having an influence on all our We’re looking forward to a time that happy hours,
lives. Schoolhouse residents have benefitted from the barbecues, art and craft groups may all resume.
support and guidance the Village provides. With a choice of unit plan from a two-bedroom to
Administration and welfare staff kept residents two-bedroom plus study, all units are pet friendly with
constantly informed about changes in restrictions as private fencing.
they happened and provided them with relevant While some units are low maintenance, others have
advice. Activities within the Village were suspended large, private backyards that allow the resident/s to
and/or modified to meet regulations as they occurred. engage in their gardening interests, with sheds for
The full COVID Safety Plan operated efficiently and storage and workshops.
residents felt secure knowing staff were available to Residents and people who inquire about the Village
assist when needed. are impressed that the former primary school is still
They also knew they had access to goods and available for ex-pupils to visit and reminisce about their
services while isolating during the hard lockdown that school days. Most importantly, this unique Village with
occurred. The pandemic has highlighted the its small size and friendly community offers something
advantage of living in a small, personal community that many Villages, both metropolitan and rural, do not
such as this village, where they have access to goods provide: the confidence that residents are given every
and services they may not have experienced had they opportunity to live their lives in an active, engaged and
remained in their previous home. independent manner with the prospect of avoiding a
The Village is family owned and operated. They care low-level care facility.
about the quality of life and welfare of all the residents They are free to live their lives as they see fit and enjoy
and are “hands on” and familiar with each resident involvement in decision making within the Village.
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Maryborough Health Services Directory 21A helping hand in the new normal
In global terms Australia has, so far, escaped the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the world.
But having relatively low infection numbers does not mean that we haven’t all, in some way, been impacted by
the virus. Whether you have faced reduced working hours, juggled working from home with home-schooling,
missed the birth of a grandchild or the funeral of a loved one, many of us have faced emotional and financial
hurdles unthinkable at the beginning of 2020.
Economy
According to a report by the Support for local businesses
Australian Economic Review, the impacted by the pandemic include:
period from March to June 2020 • Waiver of 2021 registration fees
“was the most dramatic four months for food, accommodation, beauty,
in the history of the Australian labour hair dressing salons and various
market”. Most notable was the permits.
speed at which the rate of • Payment of local suppliers
unemployment increased. Images weekly to improve business cash
of queues of people outside of flow continues.
Centrelink offices reflected the • Waived rent for businesses
seriousness of the impact throughout occupying Council buildings and
Australia. facilities extended to March 31,
In the Central Goldfields, the 2021.
biggest impact to employment has been in the retail • An ongoing dedicated business contact officer
and accommodation/food industries. A study of the within Council.
economic impact of COVID released in October 2020 • Ongoing dedicated COVID-19 business support
found employment in the region had fallen by 5.1 page on council's website www.centralgoldfields.
percent in the month of September when compared vic.gov.au/covid-19.
to pre-COVID employment figures. • Ongoing access to Victorian Chamber of
Central Goldfields Shire Council has put a range of Commerce and Industry support in partnership with
measures together to assist residents who might be Committee for Maryborough.
facing financial hardship. These include waived pet For up-to-date information on all of the council
registration fees, suspension of all current debt recovery initiatives to support the community, go to:
action to March 31, 2021 and waived interest on www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/Council/COVID-
overdue rates and waste charges extended to 19-Coronavirus-Information/Council-Financial-Support-
March 31, 2021. Measures
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22 Maryborough Health Services DirectoryFree Counselling – Farms and Small Businesses
Sunraysia Rural Counselling Service Inc offers free with other people, has initially led to some caution
financial counselling to farmers and small businesses in and apprehension to engage with services,” Patrick
north-west Victoria. said.
Executive officer, Patrick Timmons, said the service “But as we emerge from the restraints on intrastate
has been free to farmers at risk of financial hardship for travel, and having a greater awareness on how to
more than 30 years. The drought, followed by the manage with COVID-safe practices, the new year
pandemic, meant it was extended to small businesses offers a fresh opportunity for small businesses under
in rural and regional communities. financial distress to work with our Small Business
“The state-wide lockdowns in 2020, along with the Financial Counsellors to consider options and plan for
uncertainty and fear of being in face-to-face contact what lies ahead.”
Individuals and Families
Anglicare Victoria offers free financial counselling
which provides confidential information, support and
guidance to those struggling to make ends meet
financially.
Financial counsellors can advocate for clients by
working with banks, creditors and debt collectors, and through the Victorian Government’s Working for
can make referrals to other relevant services if required. Victoria initiative.
If a person’s financial situation is dire, a financial In addition to the financial counselling services
counsellor can discuss bankruptcy and the early already offered, the financial wellness team can assist
release of superannuation funds as options to consider. people who want to improve their money
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Anglicare management skills, help people recovering from
Victoria has seen an increase in the number of financial difficulty and build financial resilience.
individuals and families who need help in various Financial wellness workers can also help in accessing
aspects of their life, not just with their money. This could utility and telco hardship programs, help in accessing
be due to the lack of face-to-face contact that was government concessions and refer clients to financial
available with support services throughout the year. counselling colleagues or other community services.
Many clients who reached out for help in 2020 had Anglicare Victoria’s financial counsellors and
never accessed welfare agencies before, and financial wellbeing team can be contacted by
struggled to accept the support and concessions they calling 1800 244 323 or emailing
were entitled to. financial.counselling@anglicarevic.org.au
In response to COVID-19, Anglicare Victoria was able This is a free and confidential service for any person
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Maryborough Health Services Directory 23Health
The Central Goldfields Shire has been relatively unscathed by COVID outbreaks, with
Maryborough itself only registering two cases early in 2020.
This does not mean that residents can become complacent. As outbreaks of COVID-19
continue to occur throughout Australia, people are encouraged to test if they have any
symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
For a list of testing centres see the directory on page 31.
Mental Health
Unsurprisingly, anxiety and stress were perhaps the
most common mental health concerns people faced
in 2020.
As businesses shut and jobs were lost, families were
forced to confront an uncertain future. The closure of
schools meant parents had to home-school; along with
concerns that children’s education would suffer, many
were juggling demands of working from home. And the
start of restrictions was marked by shortages of
essentials in supermarkets – for the first time in a
generation people were confronted with the possibility “It helps to listen to a guided sound track – there are
that food would be unavailable. plenty available to download – when learning this
Family therapist Janice Galloway said some level of technique. Not only does it help you to sleep better,
anxiety and stress is to be expected in uncertain times, you can use it when you are in stressful situations, like
but it is important we develop strategies to stop such talking to Centrelink or dealing with difficult family
stresses taking over rational thinking. situations.”
“We need to understand what we can control and Janice also suggests keeping to a daily routine and
what we can’t,” Janice said. finding activities that give you joy, such as gardening
“Try to be kind, not only to others but to yourself. It’s or reading, to help alleviate anxiety.
important to put strategies in place to cope when “Sometimes you might need to push yourself to do
anxiety might overwhelm you.” things such as exercise or catch up with friends. If you
One strategy Janice suggests is progressive muscle find yourself unable to take the steps by yourself, make
relaxation, which involves deep breathing and sure you reach out and get the help you need.
tightening and releasing muscles in a certain order. By Whether it’s your local GP, a community counselling
practising this technique regularly, people can relax their service or a private practitioner, the help is there to help
body when they start to feel overly anxious or stressed. you get through.”
Supporting Student Health and Wellbeing
Doctors in Secondary Schools Program
Student Services Team
Mental Health Practitioner
School Nurse & Health Promotion Program
Dogs Connect Program
Doctors in Secondary Schools program operates out of a purpose built consulting space with a General
Practitioner and a Nurse Practitioner providing appointments to students which can provide information
and help with physical, sexual and mental health concerns for students in secondary school.
The Student Services Team has a coordinator for each area of the school; primary, specialist and
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