From the Executive Officer’s Desk: February 2019
05.02.2019 — News
2018 concluded on a fantastically positive note! The IEPCP annual partner forum in December was an inspiring morning with speakers sharing insights into their work in some of the IEPCP’s core focus areas. CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation Victoria, Richard Amon, gave a heartfelt, and passionate presentation as keynote speaker. Richard was able to […]
Inner East PCP are recruiting for two new positions
15.01.2019 — News
Executive and Program Support Officer The primary role of the Executive and Program Support officer is to provide administrative leadership, through support to the Executive Officer, Board, and staff, and office management of the IEPCP. The position is responsible for the delivery of timely, efficient and effective high level confidential executive assistance for the Executive […]
2018 Inner East PCP Partnership Evaluation
06.12.2018 — News
In 2017 the IEPCP developed a new Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 in consultation with our partners across the inner east region of Melbourne. We are now evaluating the first year of our work under that plan. It is important to us that your insights and experience help us identify the strengths as well as […]
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: December 2018
06.12.2018 — News
November’s highlights have included the opportunity to attend many partner AGMs and hear about their great work both regionally and locally. • Eastern Community Legal Centre hosted Keynote Speaker, The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission. Dr Patterson is a dynamic advocate on issues for older people, particularly elder […]
VicPCP are recruiting
06.12.2018 — News
The Director Strategy and Development role supports the PCP Leadership Executive, PCP Chairs and Executive Officers (EOs) to enhance the position of the PCPs as the platform for collaborative partnerships for health and human services in Victoria and to drive advocacy strategies to ensure that PCPs increase their collective profile as leaders in partnership work. […]
Strengthening Volunteering in the East
29.11.2018 — News
The report is a retrospective summary of the work that the Inner East Primary Care Partnership (IEPCP) has done over the past 3 years in relation to understanding the volunteer sector and the work of the sector in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR). The report was developed as a way to provide a historical reference […]
Positions Vacant at Eastern Volunteers
27.11.2018 — News
Two new and exciting projects Eastern Volunteers will commence in January. One is for a regional volunteer training and mentoring program which covers Boroondara to Mansfield and has 4 tiers of training aimed to meet needs of all levels of volunteer manager experience. The other is the Your Volunteering Website aimed at agencies using volunteers […]
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: November 2018
08.11.2018 — News
Partnership activity October is the time when there are a flurry of AGMs happening in the region, which is a wonderful opportunity to hear about the extensive achievements of partner organisations and staff in the community. I was privileged to be able to attend my first Family Access Network AGM, where I listened to emotional […]
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: October 2108
04.10.2018 — News
September was annual reporting month for the IEPCP, and a time to reflect on the year’s significant achievements. It has been such a privilege to be able to support so many partnership activities, whether it be in planning, evaluation, facilitation and secretariat for leadership groups and networks, capacity building, steering funded projects, service coordination, and […]
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: September 2018
10.09.2018 — News
Academic engagement August at the IEPCP has had a strong academic focus. We began by meeting with Dr Lena Gan, Program Director of the Master of Ageing at the University of Melbourne School of Population & Global Health to discuss how we might strengthen our partnership with the University around Ageing. Some may remember Dr […]
Link Health & Community are recruiting two roles!! – Health Promotion Officer and Grants Officer
14.08.2018 — News
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IEPCP August E-Bulletin 2018
13.08.2018 — e-Bulletin, News
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: August 2018
02.08.2018 — News
July is always a busy and exciting month, finalising the end of the financial year and planning preparation for the next. A highlight of last month was the inaugural meeting of the Social Inclusion Community of Practice, which brought together Community Health, Local Government and IEPCP staff from across the catchment to discuss the challenges […]
Sexual Health Literacy Survey
31.07.2018 — News
The Eastern Metro Region’s Sexual Health Literacy Working Group wants to hear from community workers in the EMR. The working group consists of Women’s Health East, Family Planning Victoria, Access Health and Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health. This reference group seeks to address sexual and reproductive health issues relevant to the East Metropolitan Region (EMR) […]
Safeguarding Capabilities in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (SCIPCSA) – Developing a valid measuring tool
31.07.2018 — News
The Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS) at Australian Catholic University is developing a safeguarding capabilities survey which can be used by researchers and organisations alike to gain a better understanding of staff and volunteers’ knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes and awareness of policies and procedures regarding child sexual abuse and its prevention. To take part, participants […]
VicHealth Awards 2018 apply now
12.07.2018 — News
The VicHealth Awards is the perfect platform to showcase your great work in keeping people healthy, and share your ideas to inspire others in Victoria to do the same. Local Alcohol Network: If you are doing work to prevent alcohol harm, I encourage you to submit a nomination at the above link.
Increasing emergency resilience for vulnerable Victorians program
05.07.2018 — News
DHHS has reviewed its Vulnerable People in Emergencies Policy and is in the process of developing a new Increasing emergency resilience for vulnerable Victorians program. The Increasing emergency resilience for vulnerable Victorians program is a strategic policy framework is intended to maximise the safety, health and wellbeing of vulnerable Victorians during and after emergencies through […]
From the Executive Officer’s Desk: July 2018
05.07.2018 — News
As I reflect on the activity over the month of June, I am again reminded of the diversity of areas the IEPCP both leads and provides input to, over our eight strategic Health and Wellbeing Priorities: Preventing Violence Against Women/Gender Equity; Healthy Eating; Alcohol Harm minimisation; Co-design/Community engagement; Healthy Ageing; Social Inclusion/Mental health; and building […]
Resources shared by TACSI at Codesign May 2018 Forum
27.06.2018 — News
Co-design is both a method and a mindset, underpinned by the belief that people are experts in their own lives. During our recent training, we explored how co-design can provide opportunities for people to play an active role in the decisions that shape their lives, dramatically increasing the chances of solutions having deeper resonance and […]
Healesville Indigenous Community Services Association are recruiting: Program Manager
21.06.2018 — News
The Program Manager will work closely with the Program Staff, Contractors, Volunteers and HICSA administrative staff and other service providers to expand a culturally appropriate, integrated and locally based model for the delivery of health, education and employment services. See Position Description for more information.
