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Issue 120 | MARCH 2015

Frozen Berries

Recent advice from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding

frozen berries and Hepatitis A has been well circulated in the media. We are in

receipt of current advice sheets and welcome any questions or concerns

community members may have with regard to this matter. Please contact the

centre for more information.

Building and Redevelopment Works

Planning and costing of works for three projects

currently being undertaken have commenced. The

family centre yard upgrade in partnership with

Wimmera Uniting Care, our Mens Shed upgrade

project in partnership with the Balmoral and District

Angling Club and a partnership project to colocate

Ambulance Victoria onto the Bush Nursing Centre

site has also commenced. Plenty to do at the

moment!

Community Engagement Sub Committee

We are seeking one or two community members to

volunteer some time to sit on one of our

subcommittees that meets four times each year

for approximately one hour. We are seeking

positive, community partnership minded people

who have links to other Balmoral and District organisations that are interested in

having input into how the Bush Nursing Centre partners within and outside of

our community and are prepared to have active input into this. Please contact

me, or alternatively Sabrina Watt at the Centre if you have an interest.

Winners of our 2014 Staff Awards—

Jodie Russell (Above and Beyond) and

Tallie Talay (Quality of Care)

Lisa Hutchins Centre Manager

PO Box 20 BALMORAL, Vic 3407 Email: bbnc.admin@swarh.vic.gov.au Ph: (03) 5570 1304 Web: www.balmoralbnc.com.au Fax: (03) 5570 1482

President Mr. Neville Trotman

Vice President Mr. Bruce Laidlaw Mrs. Georgie Leeming

Members

Mr. Dan Pekin Mrs. Karen Rees Mrs. Di Austin Ms. Mardi Johns Mr. Geoff Barcham

Executive Administration Mrs. Sabrina Watt

Centre Manager Lisa Hutchins

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ann Vaughan

Community Services Coordinator Lyn Iredell

Administration Coordinator Jodie Russell

Quality & Risk Coordinator Anita Weaver

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Centre Contacts...

Board Contacts...

From Left: Simone Aiken,

Hayley McQueen (WUC) and

Lisa Hutchins discussing the

upgrade to the family centre

yard.

After Hours Health Advice... National Nurse on Call

Is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a

day, 7 days a week. Call 1300 60 60 24 for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Victoria

March

COLERAINE MEDICAL CENTRE

NON URGENT OUTPATIENTS will be seen by the

doctor on call Saturdays, Sundays & Public

Holidays at 9am. Clinic phone 5553 2045 will be

answered by a triage nurse after hours.

HAMILTON MEDICAL GROUP

After Hours Clinic Service 8pm weeknights

Clinic open 4pm Saturdays.

Sundays & Public Holidays 10am & 4pm

AH: 5572 2612

Visiting Services... Doctors:

Dr. Jan Slabbert (virtual consultation)

Alternate Wednesdays

Dr Brian Coulson & Dr. Kenny Yang (registrar)

Alternate Tuesdays

Dr. Greta Prozesky & Dr. Steve Yuan (registrar)

Alternate Tuesdays

Dr. Kate Graham: on maternity leave until further notice

WDHS Psychologist - Angela O’Brien: One Monday per month

Maternal & Child Health Nurse (M&CHN): 2nd and 4th Wed

Diabetes Educator - Megan McLeish: One Monday per month

Optometrist - Glenn Howell: May & October

Podiatry: Two visits per month.

Masseur - Darce Penrose: Available for appointments on

Thursdays. Ph: 5583 1502 or 0428 831 502

Continence Nurse - Annabelle Wilson: 3rd Thurs month

Dental Prosthetist - Andrew Bolwell: To be confirmed

SERVICE CALENDAR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat Sun

1

2

PAG > Lunch at the

Centre Mystery trip to

local bull sale

3

Pathology 9—11am $4

Dr. Prozesky & Dr. Yuan

2—4:45pm

4

Dr. Slabbert

(via video link)

5

Pathology 9—11am $4

Wimmera Field Days

Leave Centre at 9am

6

Community Bus >

Horsham Leave

Centre at 10am

Cost $10

7 8

9

CENTRE CLOSED

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

10

Pathology 9—11am $4

Podiatrist

10:20am—2:50pm

Dr. Coulson & Dr. Yang

10am—4:45pm

Trip to Portland, Vern

McCallum photos

11

M&CHN

9:30—11:30am

12

Pathology 9—11am $4

Men's Shed 1:30pm

13 14 15

16

PAG > Lunch at the

Centre, St. Patrick’s Day

Diabetes Educator

10:20am—2:50pm

17

Pathology 9—11am $4

Dr. Prozesky & Dr. Yuan

2—4:45pm

18

Continence Nurse

9:30am—12:30pm

Dr. Slabbert

(via video link)

19

Pathology 9—11am $4

Men's Shed 1:30pm

20

Community Bus/

Country Music >

Horsham Leave

Centre at 10am

21 22

23

PAG > Lunch at the

Centre, visit to the

School

WDHS Psychologist

9am—3:30pm

24

Pathology 9—11am $4

Dr. Coulson & Dr. Yang

10am—4:45pm

25

M&CHN

9:30—11:30am

Podiatrist

10:20am—2:50pm

26

Pathology 9—11am $4

Men's Shed 1:30pm

27

28 29

30

PAG > Lunch & Movie

in Hamilton, leave

Centre at 11am

31

Pathology 9—11am $4

Dr. Yuan 2—4:45pm

news HEALTH PROMOTION

Di McLean & Kim Dufty Health Promotion

Blood Pressure (high) – Hypertension High blood pressure (hypertension) means that your blood is pumping at a higher pressure than normal through your arteries. This can contribute to a number of diseases including heart disease, kidney failure or stroke. Hypertension usually produces no symptoms. Hereditary factors, obesity, a diet high in salt, smoking and a lack of physical activity can all contribute to hypertension.

Blood pressure readings are a combination of two measurements. These are: Systolic – Is the highest pressure against the arteries as the heart pumps. The normal systolic pressure is usually between 110 and 130mmHg.

Diastolic – is the pressure against the arteries as the heart relaxes and fills with blood. The normal diastolic pressure is usually between 70 and 80mmHg.

Most people with hypertension feel okay!

Hypertension usually does not produce any symptoms, because the organs of the body can resist high blood pressure for a long time. That’s why it’s important to have regular medical examinations to make sure your blood pressure isn’t creeping up as you grow older.

Flu Vax 2015

The Department of Health & Human Services have advised a delay in the delivery of this years Flu Vax stocks. The 2015 dose should be available by late March.

Find us at the Show The BBNC Nurses will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar checks at the

Balmoral Show again this year. We look forward to seeing you at our stand.

Men's Shed…

Thursday 5th March

Wimmera Field Days

Thursday 12th March

Thursday19th March

Thursday 26th March

Thursday 2nd April

PLANNED ACTIVITY GROUP news

Volunteers of the month went to Beth and Nancye. They both helped out

over the month of February on a very regular basis, as Heather and I were

coming and going. A very special thank you to Beth and Nancye for their

time and support to the BBNC PAG program.

For the movie afternoon we watched “The Horse Whisperer”. After a

devastating riding accident, a young girl and her beloved horse are both left

with serious physical and emotional scars. This was a long movie, but

everyone enjoyed the story of The Horse Whisperer.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day we made chocolates using different moulds.

Once again under the guidance of Nanyce and Beth. Everyone was able to

go home with a box of homemade Chocolates.

Pancakes were on the menu for the afternoon, we tried different pancake

mixtures and different toppings, this was a fun afternoon with lots to eat

and enjoy.

If you’ve ended up overindulging during the month, don’t despair. Get back on

track and put it down to a great month.

Chinese New Year celebrations recognised this year as the year of the Sheep/

Goat

Goat comes 8th in the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox,

Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

According to Chinese astrology, each year (starting from Chinese New Year) is associated with an

animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. For example 2015 is a year of the Goat.

Lucky Colours: brown, red, purple

Lucky Numbers: 2, 7

Lucky Flowers: carnation, primrose

Year of Birth: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Projects continue at the Men’s Shed each week. The men travelled to Coleraine on the 19th February to

the opening of the new Coleraine’s Men’s Shed building. This was a chance to catch up with other members and to share ideas. After a meal at the Coleraine Hotel it was back to work at Balmoral’s Men’s Shed. Lyn Iredell & Heather Smith

Community Services

March Program…

Monday 2nd ~ Lunch at the Centre then a mystery trip to a local bull sale

Thursday 5th ~ Wimmera Field Days, leave the Centre at 9am Monday 9th ~ LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY, CENTRE CLOSED Tuesday 10th ~ Trip to Portland to see the cruise ship Pacific Pearl &

visit Vern McCallum Gallery Monday 16th ~ Lunch at the Centre. Wear a touch of green for

St. Patricks Day Monday 23rd ~ Lunch at the Centre then a visit to the school

Monday 30th ~ Lunch and Movie in Hamilton, Leave the Centre at 11am

LIVE ACTIVE

news

Tallie Talay Live Active

Balmoral Playgroup

Playgroup will be starting at the Bush Nursing Centre for

term one on Tuesday the 3rd of February in the Family

Centre rooms. We meet every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30

(not during school holidays). Open for all ages– just bring

a piece of fruit and a gold coin donation. This is a great

way to meet other mums around the area and a chance for

little ones to interact!

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For more information please phone Anne on 0407 990 662

or check out Balmoral Playgroup on Facebook or the

BBNC website www.balmoralbnc.com.au

under “Our Services”

Strength Training Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm

Cost: $5 per session

Venue: Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre

For more information contact Tallie Talay at the Centre

ATTENTION - MEN ONLY

Self paced—swim as you please

Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 8.30pm - $3 entry

At the Balmoral swimming pool

Sunny weather, crystal clear water and many, many laughs

have all contributed to the success of our swimming program.

We kicked off on the 6th January with the weather being very

kind, had a week off then threw ourselves neck deep into the

water the following week. If you have never been to a water

exercise class, I highly encourage you to do so. Not only will

you receive a great cardio workout, but you might be surprised

by the strength training benefits you can gain from using the

water as resistance. Because of the buoyancy of the water,

working out in the pool provides a perfect medium for those

who must avoid high impact exercise. Water exercises make it

easier for those who suffer from arthritis or for those who find

land-based exercises to be too high impact for their joints.

A few things you may not know about exercising in water……..

Your exercise heart rate will be lower in the water

compared to doing land-based exercises. This effect is due to the buoyancy and cooling effects of the water.

Water aerobics allows for a greater range of motion,

therefore, helping us with flexibility.

Because of the water's natural resistance, it helps us build

greater muscle tone and endurance.

Please contact the Centre for more information on how to join.

Simone Aitken Childcare Team Leader

news EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

We are 5 weeks into our year already! I have been so surprised on how well all the children have

settled in. We have a large number of one and two year olds this year and the care and understanding

they have for each other is fantastic to see.

Children begin to show concern and care towards others -Community

The children have loved exploring our ice and sea

creature tubs. Many children help get the ice out of the

freezer each morning and have made this a part of their

routine to settle in for the day.

Children use effective routines to help make predicted transitions smoothly. –Identity

The children were very eager to help weed the

garden, they all worked cooperatively along side each

other to collect the weeds and put them in the bag. We

even found a few ladybirds!

Children cooperate and collaborate with others. -Wellbeing Children express wonder and interest in their

environment. -Learning

We were absolutely delighted to have some men do

some work on the roads around our centre.

Tractors and machinery is currently a huge interest of

many of the children so it was so terrific to have something so

appropriate come right to our back door! As you could

imagine this sparked lots of conversation around what each

machine does and the sounds they make.

Children can convey and construct messages with purpose and

confidence– Communication

We have also been very busy making our display for the Balmoral show, please keep an eye out

for our display. -Community

I will be taking leave for the month of March and Rebekah will be working as the

Team leader in my absence.

I’m very pleased to say that we only have one afternoon place left on a Monday. If you are

interested in booking your child into care please give me a call on: 0448 980 027.