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Issue 122 | MAY 2015

REMOTE AREA NURSE ANNUAL TRAINING The month of May will see all seven of our registered nurses on staff complete the Ambulance Victoria delivered Remote Area Nurse Emergency Care Program. This is a significant commitment by our nursing staff; they undertake pre workshop study and then three days of competency assessment in Melbourne. Our partnership with Ambulance Victoria is an important one. Ongoing education and training ensures our community has access to highly trained health professionals.

STAFFING MATTERS The most important asset of the Centre is our staff. I thank them for their ongoing professional input into the organisation and commitment to the organisations vision and values.

Anita Weaver will be completing some additional project work and will be coordinating Wimmera Uniting Care’s outside area redevelopment, the Men’s Shed refurbishment project and assisting with the Ambulance Victoria colocation project. So you may see her around a little more often over the coming months.

MEDICATION DELIVERY Whilst Reed’s pharmacy are committed to ensuring provision of regular and secure delivery of medications to the Balmoral district the current system is far from ideal. We are still working towards a better system. Our wish is that the service continues to be a 5 day a week delivery service. In the meantime it is important to be aware that when ordering medications to be sent from Reed’s Pharmacy that they may not be delivered the next day and it is essential to plan ahead.

NDIS and STAFFING I am pleased to advise that we have been successful in our negotiations with representatives from the National Disability Insurance Scheme for funding to support some disability care provision. Following intake assessments we identified the need to employ additional expertise to deliver the education component of the plan.

Alexandra Mason will commence next week as a Community Services Project Worker (casual) to deliver this education component. Alex is a qualified teacher, Victeach registered and has extensive experience in internet technology. Alex is also a musician and we look forward to utilizing her skills for music therapy with suitable clients. Alex is looking forward to the challenge of joining our organisation.

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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May

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

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1

Community Bus >

Horsham

Depart 8.15am

2 3

4

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

5

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Dr.Coulson & Dr.Kenny

10am - 4:45

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

6

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

7

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Men's Shed 1:30pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

8 9 10

11

WDHS Psychologist

9am - 3:30pm

Diabetes Educator

10:20am - 2:50pm

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

12

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Podiatrist

10:20am - 2:50pm

Dr.Prozesky & Dr.Steve

2 - 4:45pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

13

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

Dr Slabbert (video link)

3pm - 3.20pm

14

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Glen Howell

Optometrist

10am - 4:30pm

Men's Shed 1:30pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

15

Community Bus >

Hamilton

Depart 10am - $10

16 17

18

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

19

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Dr.Coulson & Dr.Kenny

10am - 4:45

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

20

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

21

Pathology 9 - 11am

Men's Shed 1:30pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

22 23 24

25

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

26

Pathology 9 - 11am $4

Dr.Prozesky & Dr.Steve

2 - 4:45pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

27 Podiatrist

10:20am—2:50pm

Exercise Classes

6.30 - 7.30pm

Dr Slabbert (video link)

3pm - 3.20pm

28

Pathology 9 - 11am$4

Men's Shed 1:30pm

Tai Chi 10 - 11am

29

Community Bus >

Horsham

Depart 10am - $10

30 31

news HEALTH PROMOTION

Di McLean & Kim Dufty Health Promotion

World Hand Hygiene Day – 5th

May 2015

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2008 introduced world hand hygiene day to promote the

benefits of good hand washing technique to prevent the spread of germs causing infections and

therefore saving lives. One of the best ways to stop the spread of germs is to wash your hands. Hand

hygiene is the act of cleaning ones hands with or without the use of water or another liquid, or with the

use of soap, for the purpose of removing soil, dirt, and/or microorganisms.

Although people usually think that germs are spread through the air, the fact is that germs are most

easily spread through hand contact.

Washing hands helps to physically remove germs by friction, and to rinse them down the drain.

Adults and children should wash their hands:

When hands are visibly dirty Before you eat Before you prepare food items After touching raw meats like chicken or beef After contact with any body fluids like blood, urine or vomit After changing nappies After touching animals or pets After blowing your nose or sneezing After going to the toilet After attending to sick family members After handling rubbish or gardening

Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you

trips to the doctor's office.

There are many internet sites showing the best techniques but basically wetting your hands with water

then applying soap and rubbing it over your hands for 20 seconds (or singing twinkle twinkle little star)

and rinsing the soap off with water will give you good results.

Happy hand washing and singing!

Glenn Howell Optometrist… consulting at BBNC on

Thursday 14th May from 10am - 4:30pm.

Full eye examination

Frames available to try on the day

For an appointment please call 5570 1304

Please bring any existing glasses and Medicare Card

2015 Flu Vax… Flu Vaccine clinics run every

Tuesday from 2 - 4pm. Cost is

$20 and free for people 65 years and over

and for people with some pre existing

medical conditions

PAP SMEAR CLINIC

Friday 22nd May Conducted by:

Sue Watts, WDHS Womens Health Nurse,

Cost: $15, HCC holders no charge

MAY IS BOWELSCAN MONTH

- Screening for Bowel Cancer

Kits available at BBNC $10 each

(must be returned by 26th May)

Provided by Australian Rotary Health Research Fund

Men's Shed…

Thursday 7th

Thursday 14th

Thursday 21st

Thursday 28th

Commences - 1.30pm

PLANNED ACTIVITY GROUP news

It's never too late to love, to learn or to really LIVE your life – or too early. That was the message of the

surprise British hit "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" in 2011, and that message is even more

pronounced and entertaining in the 2015 follow-up, "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it's

making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of

his life, Sunaina (Tina Desai). Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a

rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia (Tamsin Greig). Evelyn and

Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where

their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and

Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky

waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two

eligible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know

the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie

Smith), the keeper of everyone's secrets.

Exercise program with Tallie was a great afternoon as we learnt new

moves and watched Tai Chi movements to keep your mind and body

active. An enjoyable exercise that can relieve your pain, improve your

health and ability to do things. Tallie has started classes at the Centre

each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 11am.

Hamilton PAC Friday on 17th we heard great songs of the War Years, 2015

the 100 year anniversary of ANZAC, the show celebrated the songs of the

war years. Songs included We’ll Meet Again, Under the Lamplight, Blue

Moon, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and more.

We visited Monivae College to see the Tenzin Choegyal and Monks of Tibet, creating a beautifully

intricate sand mandala from brightly coloured sands, we observed the monks at work and could ask

questions about Tibetan culture and religion. This was another interesting day out enjoyed by all.

Craft afternoon will finish off another month of activities.

Men’s Shed have been busy filling Mail Box orders, and completing

a few different projects, it’s all happening at the shed.

Lyn Iredell & Heather Smith Community Services

May Program…

Monday 4th ~ Lunch in Casterton then we will make and have a look at jewellery, leaving Centre at 10:30am

Monday 11th ~ Trip to Miga Lake to see Brett McDonald Native flowers. Picnic lunch and a 4WD tour of the farm. Leave the Centre at 10am

Monday 18th ~ Lunch at the Centre and a visit to the school

Thursday 21st ~ Agatha Christie Radio Mysteries at the Hamilton PAC. Leaving Centre at 10:30am

Monday 25th ~ Lunch at the Centre and Cuppa for Cancer Fundraiser

LIVE ACTIVE

news

Tallie Talay Live Active

Balmoral Playgroup During term 2 playgroup will meet every second Friday

from 10:00 until 12:00. We will meet at 10:00am in the child

care rooms of the Bush Nursing Centre and then walk over

to the mobile library to have some library and reading

time. The first session for the term will be

Friday the 24th of April. All ages welcome!

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For more information please phone Anne on 0407 990 662

or check out Balmoral Playgroup on Facebook or the

Strength Training Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cost: $5 per session

Venue: Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre. For more information contact Tallie Talay at the Centre

Following on from the information in the Health Promotion article on World Hand Hygiene Day on the May 5

th we can incorporate Pelvic Floor Exercises while washing our hands!! So every time you wash

your hands do your pelvic floor exercises.

Life's events can weaken pelvic muscles. Pregnancy, childbirth and being overweight can do it. Luckily, when these muscles get weak, you can help make them strong again. Pelvic floor muscles are just like other muscles. Exercise can make them stronger. Women with bladder control problems can regain control through pelvic muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises.

Pelvic fitness in minutes a day Exercising your pelvic floor muscles for just 5 minutes, three times a day can make a big difference to your bladder control. Exercise strengthens muscles that hold the bladder and many other organs in place.

Finding the right muscles are the most important…..You should tighten the two major muscles that stretch across your pelvic floor. They are the "hammock" muscle and the "triangle" muscle. Try to stop the flow of urine when you are sitting on the toilet. If you can do it, you are using the right muscles. Also imagine that you are trying to stop passing gas. Squeeze the muscles you would use. If you sense a "pulling" feeling, those are the right muscles for pelvic exercises. Pull in the pelvic muscles and hold for a count of 3. Then relax for a count of 3. Work up to 10 to 15 repetitions each time you exercise.

Don't squeeze other muscles at the same time. Be careful not to tighten your stomach,

legs, or other muscles. Squeezing the wrong muscles can put more pressure on your bladder control muscles. Just squeeze the pelvic muscle. Don't hold your breath.

Do your pelvic exercises at least three times a day. Hold the squeeze 'til after the sneeze

You can protect your pelvic muscles from more damage by bracing yourself. Think ahead, just before sneezing, lifting, or jumping sudden pressure from such actions can hurt those pelvic muscles. Squeeze your pelvic muscles tightly and hold on until after you sneeze, lift, or jump. After you train yourself to tighten the pelvic muscles for these moments, you will have fewer accidents.

Simone Aitken Childcare Team Leader

news EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

With such a big interest in farms this year it

seemed obvious for us to make a farm display

for the Balmoral Show. Where possible, we

spoke to each child about what they would like

to make and how we could go about it. Many

of the children chose to share aspects of their

culture, choosing animals they have at home

on their farm. -Identity

The children have had fun celebrating another

aspect of their culture this past month. Some of

the children chose to decorate rabbit ears for

Easter. After the Easter break there were some

great stories about camping trips and visits

from the Easter Bunny. We heard he was even

sneakier this year and swapped some eggs for

some dummies! There were a couple of

children who were very excited about this!

-Communication

The children have been really interested in fixing

things lately. They use the tools all around the

room to fix tables, blocks, tractors; anything and

everything really.

Children develop dispositions for learning such

as, imagination, creativity, cooperation, curiosity

and confidence.—Learning

I’m so please to share that we are now fully booked! If you

are interested in enrolling your child into care please still give

me a call on: 0448 980 027. We often have children absent

and can put children in casually .