Every day is the day to ask R U OK? Today is R U OK? Day - our National Day of Action when we remind Australians that every day is a day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation to support the people in their world through life’s ups and downs. #ruokday

#POSITIONSVACANT: We currently have employment opportunities! Find out more here: chrh.org.au/careers/ #CHRHbest_care #CHRHorgAu #hepburnshire #macedonrangesshire #clunes #creswick #daylesford #kyneton #trentham chrh.org.au/donate chrh.org.au/volunteer

It's Dementia Action Week. Nearly half a million Aussies are living with dementia. This number is expected to double in 25 years. DAW's theme 'A little support makes a big difference’ highlights how people with dementia continue to live well for many years after diagnosis. #DAW

We’re all set for you to walk, run or wheel around the Mount Macedon Realty: Wooling Hill Run 2022! Further information is also available via: • woolinghillestate.com.au/charity-run/ • chrh.org.au/donate • facebook.com/events/6007717…

Community Newsletter out now. bit.ly/3zZHrUw

Congrats to our very own Peta on being one of the winners of this year's ABC Heywire competition. We admire your courage, resilience, and honesty and thank you for sharing your story and supporting other young people to overcome their own challenges. abc.net.au/.../hw23-peta-…

Push for more support for drivers diagnosed with dementia in regional Victoria abc.net.au/news/2023-01-2… via ABC Australia

It was an inspiring morning meeting the staff, the residents &the graduate nurses Central Highlands Rural Health Creswick Aged Care campus, and to learn more about the care philosophy of the 4 Ms - mobility, mind, medication & what matters. As always great to catch up with Ripon MP Martha Haylett

Some very good news. The Australian government has announced strong measures to protect young people and all Australians from the harms of e-cigarettes. A world-first, this is about putting the health of Australians front and centre. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Have you got you Flu Vax yet?

Well done to Mark Butler MP and the Australian Government for their groundbreaking reforms announced today — protecting generations from the harms created by Big Tobacco and the vaping industry. vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publicati…

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Excellent summary of the vaping evidence and the world-leading reforms announced this week. Well worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/abc…

How true and how right!

With cases of the flu surging, please join Isobel & get vaxxed. While for many people flu can be mild, for some it can be deadly - including children under 5. So visit your GP, pharmacist or community vax clinic, roll up you sleeve and protect yourself & your family this winter

'Live the life you please' is a powerful documentary screening in over 60 locations during National Palliative Care Week. Real people (like Lance) share their personal end of life experiences. Find a screening ➡️ ow.ly/zpwE50OrIan #MattersOfLifeAndDeath 🧡

What does quality of life at the end-of-life look like to you? Visit our website for tools to help your thinking and planning and help make it happen 👉 ow.ly/z4C950OrIu1 #MattersOfLifeAndDeath 🧡

When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, 'de-escalation' is vital theconversation.com/when-someone-l… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

ICYMI on other channels. chrh.org.au/articles/8362-… #Health #daylesford #newoperatingtheatre