An exciting opportunity to be involved in your local health service

South Gippsland Hospital is inviting a community member to contribute to the future development of their local health service and be a voice for consumers, not just through their own health care related experiences, but through their community networks.

The South Gippsland Hospital is looking for an additional person to join two existing community representatives on the Clinical Governance and Quality Committee. The Committee helps makes sure the hospital provides high quality, safe, person-centred care.

In order to expand our current representation, community members with experience of disability or from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are encouraged to apply.

Position Description

To request further information or to register your interest please contact: Emmah Welsh, on 03 5683 9712 or email emmah.welsh@sghs.com.au Applications must be received by 31st March 2021.

Updated Visiting Conditions – from Saturday 27 February

Please note that due to announcements made Friday 26 February, our visitor policy has been updated once again.

You may visit:
· Only between 9.30am to 11.30am & 5.00pm to 7.00pm Monday to Friday and 10.00am to 2.00pm on weekends
· Visits are limited to two hours
· Maternity Care – no restrictions for partners
· All visitors must wear a mask and undergo screening and registration on entry
· Maintain 1.5m physical distance from others

Room density restrictions apply

To assist us to manage the number of visitors and social distancing we would appreciate you coordinating visits where possible with family, friends and carers.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Health Services are here to support good mental health and wellbeing.

COVID-19 has impacted the whole community this year and has forced us to live our lives in ways we could never imagine. These changes have impacted us all differently. For many of us our mental health and wellbeing has been impacted in some way.

Mental Health Month runs each year during October and given our current circumstances is as important as ever to celebrate and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health Month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. The campaign puts a focus on positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and in community. It also gives the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in everyday lives, encourages help seeking behaviours, provides simple tips and ideas to support good mental health and wellbeing and will work to reduce any stigma associated with mental health.

The changes brought about by COVID-19 are impacting us all, as a result, with the support of the South Coast Primary and Community Partnership our three local health services, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Hospital are getting behind Mental Health Month 2020. Staff from each of the Health Services will be featured on the hospital social media pages promoting their top tips for good mental health throughout the month of October.

“Small actions can create big changes to your mental health and wellbeing,” said Jan Child, CEO at Bass Coast Health, who supports her staff and volunteers with regular mental health tips in The Weekly, Bass Coast Health’s staff and volunteer newsletter. “Talking about our mental health and wellbeing is one way we can help promote good mental health habits” she adds.

“Mental health issues will affect 1 in 5 Australians every year. Anxiety disorders are often the most common mental health challenge, followed by depression,” said Paul Greenhalgh, CEO of South Gippsland Hospital. “Nearly a third of Australian workers are affected by mental illness annually, and many do not seek help because of stigma,” he added.

“How we take care of our mental health will look a bit different for everyone. Follow the three health services social media pages throughout October to see our staff share advice and ideas on how they look after their mental health and where you and your family can get help.” encouraged Mark Johnson, CEO at Gippsland Southern Health Service.

The South Coast Primary and Community Partnership has produced a Community Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing Services in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. The Guide includes ideas for looking after your own mental health as well as where to get help if you need it.

If you or someone you care for needs immediate assistance you can contact-

Lifeline

13 11 14 – 24 hours a day

BEYOND BLUE:  Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service  – 1800 512 348

https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_campaign=hp_banner

Feeling worried or struggling to cope during the Coronavirus pandemic?

Beyond Blue trained counsellors are there to support you 24/7.