Omeo District Health Annual Report 2005/06

In 2006 the service adopted a focus on the
early childhood years. As part of the regional
“Communities for Children” project, ODH
was asked to carry out a pilot program to
identify unmet childcare needs in the district
and investigate possible solutions.
Foot Care
Foot care services continued to be provided
on a one-day per month basis with a qualified
foot care technician. The service alternates
venues between Omeo and Swifts Creek /
Ensay. Services provided include fingernail
and toenail trimming and foot massage.
Health Promotion
This role aims to ensure that the health
outcomes of the community are improved
through the provision of education and health
promotion activities to schools, groups and
individuals.
Target areas for health promotion have been:-
• Increasing participation in physical
activity,
• Men’s health,
• Women’s health,
• Mental health,
• Cancer,
• Asthma, and
• Health lifestyle promotion.
Volunteers
Omeo District Health has a small but
dedicated pool of volunteers. They
provide support and assistance in the
following areas:-
• Transport of clients to health services
offered by Omeo District Health,
• Assistance with Planned Activity
Group,
• Assistance to residential diversional
therapy program,
• Assistance in the residents’ dining
room, and
• Delivery of meals in the Meals On
Wheels program.
The contribution of volunteers in the
operation of both residential and community
based programs is greatly appreciated.
Marijs Last
Manager – Community Care
The health promotion worker works closely
with local agencies such as the
neighbourhood houses and regional agencies
such as East Gippsland Primary Care
Partnership to develop a strong partnership
approach, and to ensure targeted areas of
activity remain relevant.
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