July 2023
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Get to know: Moira Rayner
#WeAreNorthern NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to honour and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year is ‘For Our Elders’, which pays tribute to the Elders who have been mentors, teachers and role models, passing on their wisdom and cultural knowledge for generations. Today, we meet Moira Rayner, Emergency Department Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Q: What does a typical day look like as the Emergency Department Aboriginal Liaison Officer? A: From my perspective, there is no such thing as a typical day. Every shift is different as patient journeys and…
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This is NAIDOC Week
This week, we join the nation in celebrating NAIDOC Week – a time to honour and appreciate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year is ‘For Our Elders’, which pays tribute to the Elders who have been our mentors, teachers, and role models, passing on their wisdom and cultural knowledge for generations. Karen Bryant, Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer, said, “NAIDOC Week for me is a time for all the mob to come together and celebrate our rich Aboriginal culture. We celebrate through song, dance, awards, acknowledgements, speeches, community events and…
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We Are Northern: This is the Specialist Older Adult Consultation Service
Northern Health, Mental Health Division is proud to introduce a new specialist aged community team, the Specialist Older Adult Consultation Service (SOAC). The service will offer place-based care for older adult consumers with mental health diagnosis and frailty who live in the community or in Residential Aged Care Facilities. Staff will assess, treat and provide rapid response for consumers, as well as support their transition to and from different levels of care. The service aims to prevent avoidable Emergency Department presentations, reduce readmission to Inpatient units and provide timely and appropriate care for the consumer With a dedicated team of…
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Creating a more accessible mental health service, together
Northern Health became a designated Mental Health Service on 1 July 2022, welcoming Northern Area Mental Health Services and North West Area Mental Health Services, as well as the staff of Merv Irvine Nursing Home and McLellan House. A year later, we welcome the Broadmeadows Aged Persons Mental Health Unit (BAPMHU) and the new Specialist Older Adults Consultation Service (SOACS), completing the transition of services. Belinda Scott, Executive Director Mental Health, said, “I am thrilled to lead an amazing team that is committed to improving outcomes for consumers experiencing mental ill health and their families and carers. Together, we are…