Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

For over 80 years, occupational therapists (OTs) have been the driving force behind life-changing transformations—bringing care, creativity, and innovation to everyday moments! 💫 OTs play an active and important role in helping people connect with their communities in meaningful ways tailored to each individual’s goals and needs. Join us in celebrating the incredible work of these fabulous humans, especially our amazing OT team, whose dedication brightens lives and makes a difference every day! 🫶 #OTWeek2024 #80YearsOfConnection #OTAustralia #OccupationalTherapy #CommunityHealth #LiveWell Pictured 📸 Image 1 - L to R - Lara(New graduate OT 2025), Mikhaila (Paediatric Allied Health Team Leader I Occupational Therapist), Lani (3rd year OT student), Emily (New graduate OT 2025) 💙 Image 2 - L to R - Rheece (Community OT), Mandy (Community OT), Jessica (Lead Clinician - Community OT) , Lani (3rd year OT student), Stacey (Community OT), Paige (Allied Health Assistant) , Tracy (Admin assistant), Amy (Allied Health Assistant) 💙 Also legends - but not in the photos - Kelsey (Lead Clinician, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy), Rebecca (Mat leave - Paediatric OT), Ainsleigh (Executive Manager – Support Therapy Education & Prevention Unit, and OT), Megan (Allied Health Assistant), Beth (Allied Health Assistant), Kuri (Allied Health Assistant), Sarah (Allied Health Assistant), Kayla (Mat Leave -Admin Assistant) 💙

The 49th Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Lakes Complete Health will be held on Thursday 14 November 2024 at 3.00pm in the Bulmer/Bakewell meeting room, Lakes Entrance. If you would like to attend, it is important that you RSVP. Please contact Marnie Graham, Executive Assistant: ☎️ Phone: 5155 8358 ✉️ Email: marnieg@glch.org.au We look forward to seeing you! Tap the following link to check out our online reports https://lnkd.in/eEuVfSz9 #GLCH #CommunityHealth #AGM #LiveWell

🎉We're excited to share that Dr. Patrick Kinsella, our much-loved and long-serving GP at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, has been named Victorian GP of the Year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners! For over 40 years, the fabulous Patrick has dedicated himself to the wellbeing of the East Gippsland community, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community health and general practice. His work with local Aboriginal communities and leadership in training and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals has been truly impactful ✨ He is a beloved figure in East Gippsland, known not only for his exceptional medical care but also for his incredible sense of humour and love for the arts 🎭🎶. He's sung with the Nowa Nowa Men's Choir, been a DJ on community radio, and even starred in "GP the Musical" (Google it!) at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! His passion, sense of humour, and unwavering commitment have made him a cornerstone of our region's healthcare 💙 Patrick will now represent Victoria in the National Awards later this year. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 🥳 #GPoftheYear #HealthcareHero #CommunityHealth #CommunityChampion #GeneralPractitioner #LakesEntrance #EastGippsland

Ready to make a real impact in the community? We’re hiring! 🔹Education and Inclusion Support - Early Childhood 🔹Podiatrist (New Graduates and Experienced) 🔹Dual Diagnosis Nurse - Mental Health & Wellbeing Local 🔹Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health & Wellbeing Local 🔹Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (Aboriginal) - Mental Health & Wellbeing Local 🔹Senior Finance Officer Apply today via the following link https://lnkd.in/exXUbKdV

Community Health First, a collaboration of 24 independent community health services in Victoria (including GLCH), has launched its first collective impact report! United by the goal of improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Victorians, the report provides key insights into the sector's current state. This week, our CEO Anne-Maree and Board Director Carmel, along with other community health representatives, visited parliament to showcase the essential work we do to support the health and wellbeing of our communities. They also had the chance to catch up with Tim Bull MP The 2023-24 Impact Report highlights the work of all 24 registered community health organisations in Victoria. You can check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gsPWVFhM to learn more about the innovative programs that are helping keep our communities healthy and thriving. 📷Tim Bull MP Facebook #communityhealth #livewell #HealthForAll #VictorianHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #StrongerCommunities

Happy Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Day!🎉 Today, we’re shining a big, bright spotlight on the incredible Allied Health teams from East Gippsland health services 🌟 Our fabulous physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, exercise physiologists, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, and podiatrists work together every day to make a huge difference in the lives of the East Gippsland community 💛 Whether in hospitals, residential care, or out in the community, our AHPs team up to help people achieve their goals and maintain independence. And let’s not forget our amazing allied health assistants—they’re our support stars ✨ On AHPs Day, we celebrate everything they do to care, connect, and inspire. Show them some love today—they deserve it! 🫶 Images: Some of the fabulous humans that make up the GLCH & Bairnsdale Regional Health Service allied health teams 🙌 #legends #AHPDay24 #ProudToBeAHP #StrongerTogether

Whoa... 4️⃣9️⃣ years! Where has the time gone? It all started with just one cozy spot in Lakes Entrance and a crew of 10 (any OGs still out there?!), and now look at us—eight locations, over 520 team legends, and still going strong as Victoria's largest rural community health centre! But hey, it's not just about size—it's about the people. We've been there through the laughs, the challenges, the milestones, and the moments that matter. Health services, community programs, a friendly face when you need it most—you've always been the reason we do what we do. 💛 So here's to the wild ride so far and all the amazing memories still to come. Enjoy a (modest) trip down memory lane! 📸✨ We have loads more memories to share, but we're saving them for the big 5-0 🥳 #HappyBirthday to US 🎉

🌟 This week, we're celebrating our fabulous frontline superstars—our Customer Service, Service Access, Can Do, and Facilities teams—whose hard work and dedication are essential to everything we do! 💪 We asked them to spill the beans on their favourite parts of the job, their dream superpowers, and the unforgettable moments that make it all worth it. ✨ 🔸What's the Best Part of Your Job? For Emmie, it's all about the feel-good factor – those "warm and fuzzy" moments that come from making a real difference. 💖 Others love the people-focused side of things, like Chelle, who enjoys hearing clients' stories and realising just how much of a positive impact she has. 🌈 Then there's Sherryn, who thrives on the variety, where no two days are the same, and the teamwork keeps things exciting! 🤝 🔸If You Could Have a Superpower... Emmie dreams of superspeed, perfect for multitasking and zooming through her day. 🚀 Raina would love telepathy to instantly know what clients need, and Sherryn has her heart set on a nose-wiggle cleaning spell. Meanwhile, Kath aims high – she wants the power to cure cancer! 🔸Unforgettable Moments on the Frontline For Chelle, it was the conversation with an older gentleman who shared the secrets of wooing his wife and painted a vivid picture of life in old Melbourne. Raina recalled the time she fixed a volunteer's phone by removing a blob of blue tack from the camera lens! And then there are those life-changing moments, like when a team member helped save a client having a heart attack. 🔸Which Fictional Character Would Make the Best Frontline Worker? Now for the fun part! 😄 Emmie picked Spongebob for his boundless energy and sunny attitude. Chelle believes Blinky Bill would charm everyone with his fun-loving, friendly ways and cheeky sense of humour. And Raina? She's all about the Jedi, nominating Luke Skywalker for his cool mind tricks – super handy for solving frontline challenges! A Big Thank You to Our Frontline Superstars! Whether they're fixing phones, saving lives, or just making someone smile, these fabulous humans are the heartbeat of our organisation. 🙌🫶

🎉 Farewell & Welcome! 🎉 Recently, we said a heartfelt goodbye to the fabulous Robyn Cooney, who’s been a dedicated Board Director for nearly eight years! Robyn has been such a huge asset to GLCH, and we’re endlessly grateful for all her hard work and support. 💙 We’ll miss you, Robyn! ✨ But as one chapter ends, another begins! ✨ A warm welcome to our newest Board Director, Judie Brennan! Judie is an amazing addition to our team, with over 20 years of experience in quality, governance, and risk management. She’s passionate about community engagement and social inclusion, which makes her a perfect fit for GLCH! 💫 📲 TAP on the following link to learn more about all eight of our fantastic Board members https://lnkd.in/gtWgug63 📷 Board Chair Carol (right) farewelling outgoing Board member Robyn. Robyn and new Board member, Judie. #TeamGLCH #LiveWell

This week CEO's representing the Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health (ARRCH), converged to Perth to attend the 17th annual National Rural Health Conference. Five ARRCH CEO's represented the alliance at the Conference, and presented at the event, talking about the evolution of ARRCH and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for the alliance. Victoria’s registered community health services are unique to the Australian health landscape and the Alliance of Regional and Rural Community Health (ARRCH) has emerged as a transformative force to collectively impact the social determinants of health. Building on services embedded across 11 independent registered community health services we have united to address critical health disparities and expand access to preventative health services. #communityhealth #allianceofruralandregionalcommunityhealth #arrch #nationalruralhealthconference #ruralandregionalhealth