Chair's Address

Chair’s Address

Welcome to the Spring Edition of TASCA’s Newsletter

As with everyone in Victoria, especially Melbourne, we continue to be impacted by the effects of COVID-19, with staff working from home, teleconferencing meetings and increasing our digital presence for all our members.

Despite the restrictions, we have continued to make progress in our advocacy work and are pleased with our adaptability under difficult circumstances. Face Masks Delivery Through the Victorian Government and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) we were able to procure a large number of both disposable and reusable masks. These were CONTENTS sent to all our members to use, as per DHHS requirements. We hope that you all wear them in good health and stay safe. If anyone is interested in additional face masks, either disposable or reusable, please give us a call.

Mental Health Support As may be seen through our digital presence, we have been highlighting the need for mental health support for chronic illness sufferers, their carers and families. Last week we met with the Chief Advisor to Health Minister Mikakos as an initial discussion about our needs and requirements. With the help of Dr John Malios (TASCA Medical Advisor) we were able to highlight the issues faced by many with Thalassaemia or Sickle Cell Anaemia and will continue to pursue this much needed resource. AGM (Annual General Meeting) Please note that we will be holding our annual general meeting on November 11, 2020 at 7:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting held on zoom.

Stay safe

Peter Verveniotis

TASCA Chair