DPV Health news & updates

Smile Squad comes to DPV Health

DPV Health has recently been successful in acquiring two vans as part of the Victorian Government’s Smile Squad scheme, which aims at providing free dental treatment to all Victorian public primary, secondary and special school students. The two vans, which include an examination van and a treatment van, aim to treat students from approximately 70 schools within Hume City and City of Whittlesea. DPV Health, with the help of Dental Health Services Victoria, has provided dental information packs to schools within the Hume and Whittlesea local government areas to inform parents of the program and has so far received very positive feedback from all involved. Currently, approximately 8 schools have signed up for the program, ranging from small sized schools of approximately 40 students to larger schools with upwards of 1800 students.

To learn more about Smile Squad visit

www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au/informationparents.

Audiology services now available at Broadmeadows DPV Health Medical Centre

We are excited to launch audiology services at Broadmeadows Medical Centre, 42-48 Coleraine Street, Broadmeadows.

Our audiologists are trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing problems. We treat infants to older adults – and clients with complex needs to improve their ability to communicate and interact in all environments.

We also work closely with other professionals and organisations, including paediatricians, GPs, ear, nose and throat specialists and Hearing Australia. We also collaborate with the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) and provide diagnostic assessments for newborns, following the hearing screen in hospital. This is a free service. We accept self-referral or GP / Hospital / Maternal Child Health Nurse referral.

To make an appointment please call 1300 234 263 (select option 4). Interpreters are available if required.

‘Pride in the North’

Midsumma Pride March

The DPV Health team proudly marched at the Midsumma Pride March in St. Kilda on Sunday 6th February. DPV Health is one of only a handful of Community Health organisations that participate in this important human rights event. It symbolises our commitment to diversity and inclusion - a core value of DPV Health.

Midsumma Pride March is a signature event, where historically up to 10,500 marchers normally take to the streets down Fitzroy Street in St Kilda each year and over 45,000 people line the streets and balconies along the march route to show their support to the LGBTIQ community. The March forms part of the Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s premier LGBTIQ cultural festival, celebrating solidarity in gender and sexuality diversity.

To learn about DPV Health’s LGBTIQ support services CLICK HERE. To join our LGBTIQ Facebook Community page CLICK HERE.

HeadToHelp re-branded to Head to Health

It’s the same great mental health service and support with free advice and help for all Victorians.

Head to Health is open to Victorians of any age experiencing distress or mental ill health.

Head to Health is a free mental health service, funded by the Commonwealth Government, for people who are experiencing stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. This includes people who have never accessed mental health services before and their family and friends. It also is for family and friends of those in aged care. Anyone, including children, young people and older adults, families and carers, can contact Head to Health. Even if you have never sought help before, Head to Health is here for you. DPV Health is a proud partner of Head to Health.

Call 1800 595 212 to speak to someone now, or CLICK HERE to find out more.