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Home Care Packages will soon be Support at Home

Welcome

to the Spring 2025 Edition of “PULSE”

As we move towards the warmer months, it's important to take time to reflect on your general health and wellbeing As your local Community Health organisation, DPV Health is here to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family through inclusive, welcoming and high-quality local services

We have proudly launched our Disability Services site in the township of Whittlesea and Early Childhood Therapeutic Services in Wallan These new services will help cater to the growing demand for children’s and disability services across Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor and adjacent regional communities, offering improved access & much needed supports to local people and their families

Recently, we celebrated the launch of DPV Health’s newest dental clinic at the Craigieburn Community Hospital The state-of-the-art clinic will heighten access to high quality dental services in the burgeoning Craigieburn community DPV Health looks forward to opening another new dental clinic in Mernda later this year and will be sure to keep you updated.

DPV Health will be opening new flagship sites in Craigieburn and Epping over the next 18 months. Both sites will operate as integrated primary care hubs with an amazing array of health and community programs on site to meet your needs. We look forward to sharing updates with you over the coming months. We would love to receive your feedback on this issue of PULSE, as well as suggestions for topics that may be included in future editions Please send an email to marketing@dpvhealth org au

Wishing you good health!

Don Tidbury CEO, DPV Health

Things to know about your 'Support at Home'

The Government is making big changes to Home Care Packages by introducing the new Support at Home program on 1 November 2025 While there has been a lot of uncertainty across the industry, you can rest assured that DPV Health is ensuring you continue to receive the high-quality care and support you deserve st

Support At Home Changes:

More Package Levels for Better Support - Those familiar with the existing Home Care program will be aware of the four Home Care Package levels, with the new Support at Home Program, there will now be eight For existing Home Care Package clients, they will retain their current package level (1 to 4) until they request a package upgrade and are reassessed and approved by My Aged Care

Care Management - Care Management Fees are capped at 10%. While the Government is limiting how much providers can charge for care management, at DPV Health, we’re committed to always focusing on delivering real value. Our streamlined systems mean we will continue providing excellent care, support, service coordination, and top-notch customer service

Package Management Fees Are Gone - To make pricing clearer, these fees have been removed Instead, service prices will reflect all business costs. We’ll ensure you fully understand what this means, and most importantly, that your level of care remains the same. Our fees and service costs are transparent

Quarterly Budgets - Instead of receiving yearly funding accumulating monthly, the Government is introducing quarterly budgets. The funds will now be allocated every three months. Clients can keep some unspent funds, but there will be a cap. The good news for existing clients? They will keep their existing Home Care Package funds as a top-up, only to be spent once their quarterly budget has been exhausted

New Funding for Equipment and Home Modifications - A separate budget (to the quarterly amount mentioned above) will now cover assistive technology and home modifications, rather than funds coming from your overall package. This funding is capped, but current clients with unspent funds will not be affected DPV Health will work with you to ensure you get the most from the funding allocated to your package for these types of services and products

Additional Funding for Specialised Care - Extra funding pools will be available for Restorative Care and End-of-Life Care, ensuring more support when it’s needed most.

WELCOME

Victims Assistance Program Health & Lifestyle

With the days getting longer and warmer we all have the opportunity to step outside and get active Our society is built in a way that promotes a sedentary or ‘restful’ lifestyle We drive to work, sit at our desks, drive home and sit in front of the television. Depending on where you live there may be a lack of available or affordable spaces for exercise

A sedentary lifestyle has been shown to have a great deal of harmful impacts on the human body, including:

Increased risk of heart disease

Increased risk of cancer

Increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol

Increased risk of joint pain

Increased risk of depression and mental health issues

So this spring make it your mission to reduce sedentary behaviours with some of the following tips:

Get up 30 minutes earlier and go for a morning walk

Park your car at the far end of the parking lot and take a longer walk to work

Go for a walk on your lunch break

Move from your office chair at least every 20 minutes

Take up gardening – if you would like a summer vegetable patch, now is the time to plant your seedlings

Watch less television or screen devices

Article by Dr Julia Smilevski (DPV Health)

If you need to ask a colleague something, walk to their desk, rather than sending them a message

Reference: 1 Park, J et al Sedentary Lifestyle: Overview of Updated Evidence of Potential Health Risks Korean J Fam Med 2020 Nov 19

Early Childhood & Youth Services now in Wallan

DPV Health is excited to announce we have a new site in Wallan, offering Early Childhood Development Services (ECIS) and Youth Program.

We will now be offering support to children with an NDIS package in the Mitchell Shire local government area The DPV Health Early Childhood and Youth Programs provide complete support for young NDIS participants (0 - 14) and their families to address therapy goals

Group Programs

or download the brochure (select option 2)

Our Group Programs focus on building skills and achieving developmental goals in a fun and shared learning environment.

Group programs are valuable and well accepted therapeutic support, helping young people to feel more engaged in their communities and make social connections outside of school

ECIS Groups

Youth Program Groups

WELCOME

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Private Audiology at DPV Health

DPV Health is offering a Private Audiology clinic at our Broadmeadows and Mill Park Medical Centres. For a small out of pocket fee for Medicare card holders, you can get an appointment without any wait time

DPV Health audiologists are committed to focusing on your needs and providing you with a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment. We work in close partnership with families to identify your specific hearing conditions and needs

Our Audiologists are especially experienced in working with children and are fully accredited members of Audiology Australia

You should seek a referral to our Audiology Service if you notice any of the following signs or symptoms:

Children:

Concerns about speech/language development

Developmental delay and/or behavioural concerns

Asking for repeats, shouting/whispering when talking

Difficulties with concentrating

Frequent ear infections

Adults:

Trouble hearing in background noise

Difficulty hearing over the telephone

Hearing buzzing, ringing, hissing in ear

Concerns with balance or dizziness

Needing television to be turned-up loud

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Want to know more about preventing and supporting children to not Vape?

DPV Health have produced and created the Escape the Vape podcast series to educate adults in the community on the various harms associated with vaping, and practical tips on how to support young people in their lives.

Episode #1: Understanding vapes with Dr Farhan Ulhaq, GP & Medical Director DPV Health

Episode #2: Industry tactics & new laws with guests Alecia Brooks (Cancer Council NSW) & Rachael Andersen (Quit Victoria)

Episode #3: Supporting young people to quit with guests Riona Taylor (The Zone) & Sabine Ostrowski (Quit Victoria)

Women’s Health Matters!

Supporting the health & wellbeing of women in our community.

At DPV Health we support women, girls and gender diverse people of all ages on their lifelong health journey. We offer a variety of services and health promotion aimed at increasing access to services for women, especially those with signiﬁcant health complexities and experiences of violence.

To celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025, DPV Health are hosting a series of three Women’s Health Webinars for the community, focusing on common women’s health topics.

Session Details:

Wednesday,

Who is hosting the sessions?

Dr Vaishali Bhalerao – GP, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at DPV Health DPV Health Women’s Health Nurses’ Team

How are the sessions being delivered?

The webinars will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams We invite all women in the community to participate in these webinars and bring along anyone else you feel might beneﬁt from these sessions. We encourage you to make your health a priority, seek the necessary information, and take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

WELCOME

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Dental

A child's first visit to the dentist is an important milestone in establishing lifelong oral health habits This initial appointment, ideally scheduled when the first tooth emerges or by the age of one, sets the stage for a positive relationship with dental care This early introduction to dental care fosters a foundation for a lifetime of healthy, confident smiles.

When should children have their first dental visit?

The first dental visit is recommended when the first teeth push into the mouth or by age 1, whichever comes first

What happens at the visit when a baby only has a few teeth?

The dentist will check that your child’s teeth are healthy. They will also talk to you about:

Tooth-friendly foods and drinks

Tips for brushing and flossing

Toothpaste

Habits such as using a dummy or thumb-sucking

Teething

What to expect as your child keeps growing

How can I prepare my child for a visit to the dentist?

Play dentist at home, count your child’s teeth, or read positive dental story books

Be positive about seeing the dentist.

Do not tell your child to be brave, this means there is something to be scared of

Do not tell stories about your negative experiences, or use words like ‘pull’, ‘needle’, or ‘drill’

Do not use dental visits as a threat or punishment for bad behaviour.

For more information or to book a Dental appointment call

1300 234 263 or download the brochure here

(select option 2 for Dental)

Treatment available at Mill Park

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years During the treatment very fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body/scalp /ears, to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself

In the past decades, Acupuncture has gained wide acceptance in western Countries There is increasing scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for the cure of many conditions

What are conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

Neurological conditions: Parkinson disease, post Stroke, migraine

Anxiety/depressing/insomnia/fatigue

Gynecological conditions: symptoms of menopause such as hot flush.

Acute or chronic pain condition: back pain, neck pain, tendon injury.

Gut issues: irritable bowel syndrome, constipation

Respiratory conditions: Hay fever/ asthma and many others

Laser Light Therapy

Photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy , is a form of Light Therapy that utilise low intensity of light with Stimulated Emission of Radiation to treat a variety of conditions

What conditions can be treated by Low-level laser?

Joints pain, e g Arthritic conditions

Soft-tissue injuries (muscle tears, bruising, hematoma)

Tendinopathies, achillies tendinopathy, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis

Pain relief of various aetiologies: Neck / Low Back pain /joint pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome,

Edema

Wound healing

234 263 (select option 1 for Medical) To book an appointment call

234 263 or download the brochure here (select option 2)