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 Chronic Disease Management Consultations Sept. 2007
This document summarises the outcomes of a series of consultations undertaken with key BNPCA Agencies around Chronic Disease in Sept. 2007.
Posted: 15-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill

A PARTICIPATORY MODEL FOR EVALUATING SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Written by a team from UCLA’s School of Public Policy and Social Research, the report describes a unique approach to evaluation that is gaining momentum in the nonprofit sector. The team’s leader, professor and professional evaluator Dr. Yeheskel “Zeke” Hasenfeld, calls the approach “participatory,” because it emphasizes client participation in every aspect of the evaluation process.
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Yeheskel ‘Zeke’ Hasenfeld et al

Document		 A State of Walking 2006
This is a good background paper on the different approaches to walking by different sectors
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: Go for your Life Report

none		 An Evaluation of the Consumer Reference Group
The evaluation of the BNPCA Hypertension Project Consumer Reference Group (CRG) has been made possible due to the support of the Project Team and enthusiasm of the CRG. Please click on the heading for the full report.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider and Rosalind Hurworth

Document		 Arthritis Plus
This is the latest edition of the Arthritis Plus Newsletter. Featuring 'Training Opportunities', 'Research and Grants' and 'Activities and News' updates.
Posted: 23-05-2007
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source:

August IHP Forum Workshop Agenda
This is the Agenda for the "Our Role as Advocates" Workshop held on August 19, 2008.
Posted: 20-08-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA - ICDM Discussion Paper
Integrated Chronic Disease Management Discussion Paper prepared for BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group meeting discussion October 2008. The paper is based on the current models of chronic disease care and the series of consultations undertaken with BNPCA agenices involved in the care of people with chronic disease. From this discussion an ICDM Strategic Statement of Intent was drafted and agreed upon, and now forms the basis of the BNPCA approach to Integrated Chronic Disease Management work in the catchment.
Posted: 15-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill

BNPCA - ICDM Statement
The BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group has agreed to this ICDM Strategic Statement of Intent following a process of consultation with agencies, consideration of current models of chronic disease management and the DHS reporting requirements.
Posted: 15-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: BNPCA

Leaflet		 BNPCA Brochure
Brochure describing the Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance: Vision Who are We? Our Goal How are we funded? How BNPCA Works Contact details
Posted: 24-10-2007
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA CHPIA 2008 - 2009
The BNPCA is proud to present its Community Health Plan Implementation Agreement 2008-2009. This document outlines the actual impact achieved by the Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance against Year 3 Strategies / Interventions listed in the Community Health Plan 2006 -2009 (CHP) and goes someway to describe the outcomes of the three year CHP.
Posted: 28-07-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Chronic Disease Collaborative Report Dec 2008Final report
The BNPCA Chronic Disease Collaborative commenced in Feb 2009 with representative from agencies in the catchment who provide chronic disease programs. This Report showcases the work of the Collaborative in its first year, including a referral framework to simplify the communities and GPs understanding of the chronic disease programs that are available and how to access them. Use the link to obtain a full copy of the Report.
Posted: 12-06-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Marie

Document		 BNPCA Community Health Plan 2006 -2009
BNPCA presents it's 5th Community Health Plan. The CHP 2006 - 2009 provides a strategic plan for the BNPCA to address its vision of improving health services leading to better health outcomes for the communities of Banyule and Nillumbik. The CHP is divided into 4 Portfolio Areas; *Partnership *Integrated Health Promotion *Service Coordination *Integrated Chronic Disease Management The CHP was prepared in consultation with member agencies of the BNPCA.
Posted: 21-11-2006
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Consumer Charter
This Charter is a comprehensive statement reflecting the BNPCA's commitment to promoting the health and well being of the local community and facilitating the develpment of an integrated primary care service system that places consumers at the centre of primary care delivery.
Posted: 28-12-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Consumer Participation Resource and Training Kit for Service Providers
This Kit is based on the outcomes of two BNPCA Consumer Participation Workshops conducted with service providers and consumers. The kit is in 2 parts and has been designed for two primary purposes: 1. As an Information resource for Service Providers on a range of issues/areas relevant to developing and implementing Consumer Participation methods and techniques; and 2. As a Training Resource for internal agency workforce development
Posted: 28-12-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

Document		 BNPCA IHP Forum Minutes
This file contains the Minutes from the meeting held on November 15, 2007; and should be viewed in conjunction with the Presentation given by Barry Hahn on Partnership Issues available at http://www.bnpca.org.au/publications/items/2007/12/186062-upload-00001.ppt
Posted: 12-12-2007
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita G

BNPCA IHP Planning Task Group Minutes
These are the minutes of the meeting held on August 12th 2009.
Posted: 25-08-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita G

BNPCA IHP Principles & Protocols Paper
This paper forms the basis for a comprhensive understanding of how Integrated Health Promotion functions accross the Alliance. It contains details of the structure and process used in developing the 2006-2009 Catchment Plan and offers guidance on the two priority Networks and their activities.
Posted: 24-01-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Networks Historical Plot
This is a summary of the outcome from the final meeting of our Networks held jointly in September 2009. It is a potted history of the highlights over the past six years.
Posted: 22-09-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA SCPN Minutes March 2009
Service Coordination Practitioner Network Minutes
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Service Coordination Update February 2010
Service Cooridnation Update February 2010
Posted: 11-02-2010
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

Leaflet		 BNPCA Strategic Plan 2006 - 2009 Summary
Summary of the strategic directions of the BNPCA for 2006 - 2009 in the 4 Portfolio areas of: Partnership Integrated Health Promotion Service Coordination Integrated Health Promotion
Posted: 24-10-2007
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

BNPCA Strategic Plan 2009 - 2010
BNPCA is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2010. This document provides an overview of values, structure, action areas of activity, key direction goals and objectives. There is also a Background Paper that provides more detail on how the Strategic Plan was developed and the intention behind the statements.
Posted: 23-12-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Background Paper to BNPCA Strategic Plan 2009 - 2010
BNPCA has prepared a Background Paper to accompany it's Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2010. This provides the context, the evaluation of activities during 2006 - 2009 and the rationale for selection of the 3 key directions, goals and objectives.
Posted: 23-12-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Banyule City Council - Active Ageing Strategy
This update provides a snapshot of what has been learnt over the last 6 months and indicates the directions being proposed for the Active Ageing Strategy and Plan. The Strategy and Plan will be presented to Council before the end of this financial year. Your comments on the proposals are welcome and will ensure that the final plan meets the needs of people in Banyule who intend to “Actively Age”.
Posted: 13-04-2006
Contributor: Banyule City Council
Original Author/Source:

Banyule Disability Snapshot
This snapshot takes information about the incidence of disability in Australia and extrapolates it to Banyule population data to provide an inference of the form, prevalence and expression of disability within the municipality
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Social Planning Unit BCC

Document		 Banyule Nillumbik Community Profile - Part 2 - The Burden of Disease
In PDF Format (1,963KB)
Posted: 22-5-2003
Contributor: Infoxchange Australia
Original Author/Source:

Report		 Banyule Nillumbik Community Profile - Part 3 - Socio-Demographic & Health Profile
This document identifies the population health needs of the community, and proposes strategies to address these needs within the context of a quality framework.
Posted: 22-5-2003
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Banyule Nillumbik Falls Prevention Model
This is a guide for health professionals for manging people who are at risk of falling
Posted: 12-2-2004
Contributor: Banyule Nillumbik Falls Prevention Project Worker
Original Author/Source:

Banyule, Darebin & Nillumbik Health Data
In January 2010, changes to PCP boundaries were approved for the North West region to take affect from July 2010. The changes result in the formation of a new PCP comprising Banyule, Darebin & Nillumbik local government areas. This formation will involve the development of new partnerships, member agencies and planning. This document has been compiled to assist in the transition and planning process and serve as information for member agencies within the new configuration. The document is aimed to collate demographic and health indicator information from across the 3 local government areas.
Posted: 26-02-2010
Contributor: Naomi Zandt-Mazzone
Original Author/Source: Naomi Zandt-Mazzone

Barb Collard -Austin CAMHS
Presentation from Barb Collard Mental Health Health Promotion officer with Austin CAMHS and CHair of the Northern Health Promoting schools network
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Report		 Better Health Self Management - Evaluation Results July 2003
Better Health Self Management Programs make a difference!! Preliminary results are in from the “Take the Pressure Down” Better Health Self Management programs (BHSMP)! As part of the “Take the Pressure Down” external evaluation, telephone surveys were conducted 6 months post program completion with participants from the first 8 programs. 47 participants consented to be interviewed. Majority of participants reported positive effects on health and improved ability to manage blood pressure Congratulations to the local leaders of the programs with 98% of consumers very satisfied with the way the leaders interacted with them. Further evaluation of the programs is continuing and final results will be reported in December 2003. For comments or enquires about these results please contact Marie Gill on 9457 9849 marie.gill@banyule.vic.gov.au. Attachment: Please click the above link for more detailed presentation of findings
Posted: 28-8-2003
Contributor: Udani Guanwardena
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill

Document		 Bridges to Better Health Report
This is the final report of a DVC funded project under the Community Walking Grants initiative.
Posted: 02-04-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: NCHS

CD Collaborative
Minutes of the CD Collaborative Meeting held in May 2008
Posted: 10-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

CD Collaborative Minutes July 2008
The Minutes of the BNPCA Chronic Disease Collaborative held in July 2008.
Posted: 18-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

CHPIA 2007 - 2008
The BNPCA Community Health Plan Implementation Agreement for 2007 - 2008 has been finalised and submitted to DHS. Please use this link to obtain a copy.
Posted: 01-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Care in Your Community
Care in your Community provides a ten-year vision for a modern, integrated and person and family centred health system. It is about refocusing and investing in the best mix of hospital and community-based integrated care services to better meet the needs of Victorians... We are moving forward from demand and waiting list management, from reactive service provision, to a strategic, long-term, proactive whole of system approach to health care in the community.
Posted: 05-02-2008
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: DHS

Care in your Community - Trials Report
As part of the implementation work, CiYC was trialled across three sites with evaluation of the implementation methodology being done. This evaluation was completed by independent consultants and is available below. The consultants have submitted their final report following close consultation with CiYC governance structures. The trials of CiYC were successful; there was strong stakeholder engagement and consensus on a range of areas. The evaluation of the CiYC trials has highlighted the key areas for further attention to ensure effective roll-out of CiYC policy. Use the link below to access the Reports.
Posted: 20-05-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Catchment Demographic Report 2008
This report outlines the risk factors for, and prevalence of, chronic disease in the catchment and has been prepared under the direction of the Chronic Disease Collaborative. It draws together information from DHS hospital and community data, ABS statistics and General Practice data and alo provides detailed profiling of a number of key chronic diseases that are of high prevalence, and/or impace significantly on emergency presentations for the catchment.
Posted: 17-06-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Marie

Chronic Disease - Models of Care
Summary of Chronic Disease Models of Care prepared for consideration of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group )ct. 2007
Posted: 15-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Collaborative
BNPCA has initiated a Chronic Disease Collaborative to further the integrated work a range of agencies in the catchment are seeking to progress. The minutes of the first meeting held in April 2008 are now available. The next meeting is scheduled for 8th May 2008. Contact Julie Watson 9450 2614 for more information.
Posted: 28-04-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Collaborative Minutes Aug 2008
The Minutes of the Chronic Disease Collaborative held in August 2008.
Posted: 16-10-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Collaborative Minutes Sept 08
The minutes of the Chronic Disease Collaborative Meeting held in September 2008
Posted: 16-10-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Collaborative Newsletter June 2010
The BNPCA Chronic Disease Collaboratives latest newsletter (June 2010) is available with updates on recent activities and featuring Peer Support.
Posted: 18-07-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Collaborative Octobe 2009 Minutes
The Minutes of the BNPCA Chronic Disease Collaborative, held on 7th October 2009.
Posted: 15-10-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease Program Streamlined Referral Framework
BNPCA agencies have been working together to achieve a streamlined referral framework to their chronic disease programs. See the attached files to read about the work of the Chronic Disease Collaborative, and also a copy of the brochures: one for GPs and the other for community members.
Posted: 13-08-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Chronic Disease and CALD Workshop
A workshop was held in July 2010 called Chronic Disease and CALD Communities through the ICDM Workforce Development strategy. It attracted over 70 participants from the NWMRegion. Please find attached the presentations from the variety of speakers at the workshop.
Posted: 24-08-2010
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Carolyn Hines

Document		 City of Banyule- How many are we?
A summary of demographic data relating to Banyule population. Useful for population health promotion planning
Posted: 29-7-2004
Contributor: Yvonne Tunny
Original Author/Source: Banyule City Council

Client Pathways Report
This report was developed for the Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance, Chronic Disease Collaborative A study of clients accessing health services for a chronic disease was undertaken. Initially the central concepts of self management and service coordination are described. The processes of the study and the selection of interviewees are explained. The results of the interviews are detailed and discussed and finally recommendations arising from the findings of the study are made.
Posted: 23-02-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Pamela Halstead

none		 Co-ordinated and Evidence-Based Care of Consumers with Hypertension Sub-Report - December 2003
This report documents the Banyule/Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance’s (BNPCA) Hypertension IDM Project in relation to co-ordinated and planned care of consumers with hypertension, based on evidence of best practice. It outlines the key initiatives of the strategy as well as the effectiveness of the various initiatives in achieving anticipated objectives. The report also presents key lessons learnt and describes what has worked, and has not, in regard to co-ordinated and planned care of consumers with hypertension.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider and Rosalind Hurworth

Combined IHP Survey Results
This is a summary of the IHP relevant responses from the surveys recently conducted by the BNPCA to be used in framing future planning.
Posted: 30-06-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita G

Combined Impact of Health Behaviours
There is overwhelming evidence that behavioural factors influence health, but their combined impact on the general population is less well documented. This study aimed to quantify the potential combined impact of four health behaviours on mortality in men and women living in the general community. This study examined the prospective relationship between lifestyle and mortality in a prospective population study of 20,244 men and women aged 45–79 y with no known cardiovascular disease or cancer living in the UK.
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine

Resource		 Community Participation in Local Health and Sustainable Development
A working doucment on approaches and techniques
Posted: 23-12-2003
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Community Walking Grants - Resource Guide
Summary document listing GFYL Walking projects that have developed specific resources that are now being made available.
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: Dept Sport & Recreation

Community recovery after the February 2009 Victorian bushfires: a rapid review
The Public Health Branch commissioned a rapid review of research on: What are the potential strategies that could be employed by government to facilitate and mobilise the social participation and inclusion, social capital, economic resources and resilience of communities to enable them to recover from the 2009 Victorian bushfires? The review undertaken by Professor Penny Hawe identifies and discusses: the expected impact of the fires on health; what works in community recovery; community-based recovery strategies; the role of government and further research.
Posted: 16-11-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source: http://www/health.vic.gov.au

Report		 Consumer Carer Participation Project, Stage 2
This document is an gives an outline of the 2nd stage consumer/carer participation project and the development of the BNPCA Consumer Charter & BNPCA Consumer Engagement Strategy Plan - February 2002.
Posted: 22-5-2003
Contributor: Deb Warren, Community Services Consultant.
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Consumer Charter - BNPCA
This Charter is for everyone who uses a primary care service in the Banyule-Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance sub-region. It is a comprehensive statement reflecting the BNPCA’s commitment to promoting the health and well being of the local community and facilitating the development of an integrated primary care service system that places consumers at the centre of primary care delivery.
Posted: 22-5-2003
Contributor: Deb Warren
Original Author/Source:

Craeting A Culture of Inquiry
Changing methods Ð and minds on the use of evaluation in nonprofit organizations A look at WOW: Working On Workforce Development
Posted: 25-06-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source: By Georgiana Hern‡ndez and Mary G. Visher: James Irwin Foundation

Document		 Creating Community Friendly Environments for Physical Activity Information Pack
This offers a good range of Physical Activity info sources
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: Kinect / Go for your Life

Creating a Culture of Enquiry
Changing methods Ð and minds on the use of evaluation in nonprofit organizations A look at WOW: Working On Workforce development project
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Georgiana Hern‡ndez and Mary G. Visher

Describing and analysing primary health care system support for chronic illness care in Indigenous communities in Australia's Northern Territory - use of the Chronic Care Model
Using concrete examples, this study translates the concept of the Chronic Care Model (and associated systems view) into practical application in Australian Indigenous primary care settings. This approach proved to be useful in understanding the quality of primary care systems for prevention and management of chronic illness. Further refinement of the systems should focus on both increasing human and financial resources and improving mangement practice.
Posted: 10-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: BMC Health Services Research

Document		 Developing a new Framework for promoting health and wellbeing in Victoria
This discussion paper is focused on establishing a framework that brings together key Victorian health promotion policy initiatives to guide implementation of the health promotion priorities, as well as work to address other improtant health issues from 2007-2012. The paper outlines the key considerations for the new framework and aims to articulate an overall vision for health promotion within current government direction for improving health and wellbeing and reducin health inequalities.
Posted: 29-08-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: DHS

Draft Equity Tool
This is the Tool we are testing as part of our Focus On Equity Project
Posted: 14-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: VicHealth

Draft Final IHP CHPIA Report 2006-2009
This document consists of the final IHP Reporting for the 2006-2009 Community Health Plan submitted by the BNPCA! It is here to enable a broad review and the provision of feedback prior to final submission at the end of July 2009.
Posted: 01-07-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita G

Draft IHP Ind Kit Presentation
This is the Draft Presentation that forms part of the Team Leaders IHP Induction Kit prepared for BCH.
Posted: 12-11-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita Gibbons

Draft Team Leaders IHP Induction Guide
This is the Draft IHP Induction Guide prepared for BCHS.
Posted: 12-11-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita Gibbons

ELECTRONIC SERVICE COORDINATION SYSTEM EVALUATION PROJECT
The Management Committee of the Electronic Service Coordination System (E-SCS) has commissioned Ocean Informatics to perform this evaluation of the current state of the application and its use in the Eastern region. E-SCS has been implemented in an increasing number of sites over the past few years but it has only been in the last 12 months that a concerted effort has been made to train staff and encourage wider use. This recent effort has resulted in a very encouraging increase in the e-Referral traffic amongst a wide range of users. This report is designed to understand how the current system is being used and accepted and what is needed to sustain and increase its usage. There is also a need to understand how the system fits with other initiatives in the electronic Referral domain in Victoria and further afield. The evaluation process undertaken used two complementary approaches. It commenced with an online survey to get feedback about the broad on-the-ground experience of E-SCS. Registered users and managers were emailed invitations to participate in the survey; results were collated and analysed. Results from the survey were shared, and the issues raised in the survey were discussed, with focus groups and stakeholders to obtain more detail and practical insight. Conclusions and recommendations comprise the final part of the report, based on collation and studying the combined feedback from the online survey, focus groups and stakeholders.
Posted: 19-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Eastern Region PCPs

ELECTRONIC SERVICE COORDINATION SYSTEM EVALUATION PROJECT
The Management Committee of the Electronic Service Coordination System (E-SCS) has commissioned Ocean Informatics to perform this evaluation of the current state of the application and its use in the Eastern region. E-SCS has been implemented in an increasing number of sites over the past few years but it has only been in the last 12 months that a concerted effort has been made to train staff and encourage wider use. This recent effort has resulted in a very encouraging increase in the e-Referral traffic amongst a wide range of users. This report is designed to understand how the current system is being used and accepted and what is needed to sustain and increase its usage. There is also a need to understand how the system fits with other initiatives in the electronic Referral domain in Victoria and further afield. The evaluation process undertaken used two complementary approaches. It commenced with an online survey to get feedback about the broad on-the-ground experience of E-SCS. Registered users and managers were emailed invitations to participate in the survey; results were collated and analysed. Results from the survey were shared, and the issues raised in the survey were discussed, with focus groups and stakeholders to obtain more detail and practical insight. Conclusions and recommendations comprise the final part of the report, based on collation and studying the combined feedback from the online survey, focus groups and stakeholders.
Posted: 19-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Eastern Region PCPs

EWN Minutes 06.08.08
These are the Minutes of the Emotional Wellbeing Network meeting held on August 6, 2008.
Posted: 20-08-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Helen Corbett

Manual		 Electronic Service Coordination Referral System - User Manual
Recently some new enhancements were made to the S2S eReferral system. Infoxchange have released this new User Manual to assist users with these. Call S2S User Support on 9418 7466 if you require any clarification regarding the system.
Posted: 21-11-2006
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source: Infoxchange

Emotional Wellbeing Minutes - June 2008
The Minutes of the Emotional Wellbeing meeting held in June 2008.
Posted: 31-07-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Emotional Wellbeing Network Minutes October 2008
These are the Minutes of the Emotional Wellbeing Network meeting held on October 1st 2008
Posted: 27-11-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: H Corbett

Ereferral Newsletter -No 2
The 2nd edition of the BNPCA eReferral newsletter is attached. Contains updates and tips on eReferral issues in the catchment.
Posted: 05-03-2008
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

Evaluating Nutrition Interventions in Schools
Evaluation is a powerful method by which to raise awareness about school health programmes and to strengthen them. This tool describes different types of evaluation that can be carried out, what should be evaluated and how. A table sets out a number of components in an evaluation of nutrition interventions and the type of questions that need to be asked.
Posted: 27-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: unesco

Evaluation framework
Evaluation framework for HPS guidelines
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Evaluation of the SCTT/Privacy Forum June 2009
Evaluation of SCTT/Privacy Forum
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Evidence to Action
Health Promoting Schools - From Evidence to action
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Family Violence Issues Presentation
This is a copy of the presentation from WHIN staff for the final Emotional Wellbeing Network Meeting for 2008. It offers some insight into areas where future collaborative action could be useful. This topic will again be addressed in 2009.
Posted: 17-12-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: WHIN

Feedback on ICDM Consultations & Self-Management Mapping
The powerpoint presentation given at the "Improving Chronic Disease" Workshop held on 28th Feb. 2008.
Posted: 29-02-2008
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

Focus On Equity Forum 1
This is a powerpoint presentation given at the IHP Forum on March 4. 2008. It should be viewed along with the VicHealth presentation that formed part of the same Forum.
Posted: 04-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Various

Focus On Equity Forum 1 VicHealth
This is a VicHealth powerpoint presentation given at the IHP Forum on March 4. 2008. It should be viewed along with the general presentation that formed part of the same Forum.
Posted: 04-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Mark Boyd

Link		 Framework for Assessment in the HACC Program in Victoria
The Framework for Assessment in the HACC Program has been released and is available using the link below. The HACC Assessment Framewok sets out program policy for Assessment as a HACC funded activity. It describes in detail the requirements for the delivery of a Living at Home Assessment which includes a home-based holistic assessment of need and service-specific assessments as key components. The Framework also describes related processes such as Client Care Coordination and Supported Access.
Posted: 06-07-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: DHS

Document		 Frequently Asked Questions - Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual
Information about the VSCPM - eg. what it is, how it came about,the difference between it and local PPPS, benefits ....
Posted: 09-03-2007
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source: DHS

Document		 GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FACTSHEET
This is an updated 2007 Summary prepared by the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision on Government Services and Indigenous People
Posted: 06-03-2007
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source:

none		 GP Engagement Strategy Sub-Report
This report documents the implementation of the GP Engagement Strategy, of the Banyule/Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance Hypertension IDM Project. It outlines the key initiatives of the strategy and the effectiveness of these in achieving the anticipated objectives. The report will also present key lessons learnt and describe what has worked or has not in regard to engaging GPs in this particular Project.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider & Rosalind Hurworth

GP Feedback Project
The BNPCA has now completed the project on "Improving Feedback to GPs". The project outcomes are: * GP Feedback Project Report * Good Practice Guidelines for GP Feedback * Templates for feedback about Assessment Outcome & Discharge Summary BNPCA acknowledges the contribution to this project by Simon Van Dam and Darren Johnstone who at the time were Occupational Students at Monash University. Agencies have committed to using the Good Practice Guidelines for GP Feedback as a quality standard to assess their own procedures and practice by. If needs be they will adapt their procedues to comply with these guidelines.
Posted: 29-07-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Gambler's Help Service & PCP Integration
Gambler's Help Redeveloped Service System - Information Resource June 2008. This document outlines the integration of Problem Gambling into PCP activites, particularly in integrated health promotion activities.
Posted: 30-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Dept. of Justice

Gender & Diversity Lens
The gender and diversity lens is a quality improvement resource which has been developed with input from a range of funded organisations, departmental staff and consumers. It is a priority action for the second stage of the Victorian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and consistent with the State Government social policy framework, A Fairer Victoria. The lens will assist Department of Human Services programs and funded specialist and mainstream services take into account the interaction between gender, diversity and disadvantage during the planning cycle and service delivery. The lens is a tool that can be used in all stages of a program, policy and project - planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Posted: 23-11-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Get Moving at Work : Audit Tool
This is the Audit Tool developed as part of the Get Moving at Work Resource package
Posted: 23-01-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Tasmania Premier's Council

Get Moving at Work : Employee Survey
This is an addition Resource as part of the Tasmania Premier's Council resource package Get Moving at Work
Posted: 23-01-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Tasmania Premiers Council

Get Moving at Work Guide
A comprehensive Workplace Kit for workplace Health and Wellbeing programs prepared by the Tasmania Premiers Council. See Also Audit Tool and Employee Survey.
Posted: 23-01-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Premier's Council Tasmania

Document		 HACC Assessment Framework
The HACC Assessment Framework sets out progran policy for Assessment as a HACC funded activity. It describes in detail the requirements for the delivery of a Living at Home Assessment which includes a home-based holistic assessment of need and service-specific assessments as key components. In most instances theses Assessments will occur wherever the client is currently living in the community. The Framework also describes related processes such as Client Care Coordination and Supported Acess. Both of these processes are critical adjuncts to assessment for specific client groups. The policy described in the Framework builds on existing assemssment expertise and good practice within the HACC Program.. To this end, the Framework will be an important reference point for promoting more consistent assessment processes and practices across Victoria.
Posted: 30-07-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: DHS

Document		 HPC Resources Guide on Evaluation Methods
People involved in health promotion work are becoming increasingly interested in evaluating their programs and interventions. Evaluation can provide information to aid in the planning of a program (needs assessment), information on how the program is operating (process evaluation) and whether it has had its intended effect (outcome evaluation). While the primary goal of evaluation is to provide “useful feedback” about the program/initiative to stakeholders (i.e., clients, program organizers, funders, staff, etc.), it is also an important source of future evidence to help develop other programs or make adaptations to your own program.
Posted: 25-10-2007
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Health Promotion Clearinghouse Canada

HPS Guidelines
Health Promoting Schools Guidelines
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Healthy People, Places and Transport This paper takes a composite ecological approach to investigating the links between transport, environment and health, rather than the conventional pollution paradigm.
Posted: 23-12-2003
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source:

Health Promotion Resource Guide for Problem Gambling Prevention in Melbourn's North
This Guide has been produced to increase the number and range of health promotion interventions which are taking place which address problem gambling and its broader determinants. The Northern Metro PCPs have emplyed a Problem Gambling Health Promotion Advisor to assist agencies to undertake work in this area or further consider the implications of Probelm Gambling for their community and client populations. Organisations interested in undertaking further work in this area can contact: Susan Rennie on 9450 2633 or susan.rennie@bchs.org.au
Posted: 18-02-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Health Smart - Roadmap
This document provides agencies with a program status update, as well as a documented history of Health Smart & its future vision.
Posted: 14-06-2006
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

How to collect the post-test responses
This is a brief tipsheet on considerations in gathering post-test Evaluation data.
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: WBIEG

How to collect the pre-test responses
This is a brief tipsheet on considerations in gathering pre-test Evaluation data.
Posted: 26-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: WBIEG

Human Rights
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities provides equal protection to all people in Victoria. It is based on a 'dialogue model' whereby the government, courts and parliament have specific roles to ensure that human rights standards are protected and promoted. To find out more please use the link below:
Posted: 15-04-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Report		 Hypertension Project - Consumer Consultation Report
Late last year a number of interviews and focus groups were run by the project. The purpose was to gain a better understanding of people's perception of high blood pressure, what issues were concerning them most about having high blood pressure and what type of program they felt may be able to help them deal with these issues. The findings have now been collated and the final report completed. The information provides direction for the ongoing planning of the program. The report contains a wealth of valuable information that could be useful for anyone planning programs for people with chronic health problems or community consultation.
Posted: 22-5-2003
Contributor: Marie Gill & Jane Willcox
Original Author/Source:

IHP Planning Task Group Minutes
These are the minutes from the July 8th meeting of the BNPCA IHP Planning Task Group.
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: J Watson

IHP Planning Task Group Minutes 24th Sept 2009
The Minutes of the IHP Planning Task Group meeting held on 24th September 2009.
Posted: 15-10-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Document		 IHP WG Minutes October 06
The Minutes of the meeting of the BNPCA IHP Working Group for October
Posted: 05-12-2006
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Anita Gibbons

Improving Access to Mental Health Services Forum
The Forum included speakers from a variety of organizations including; The Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance, North East Primary Mental Health Team, Banyule Community Health, Austin Health, Nexus and a consumer. The information presented included an overview of the prevalence of mental health disorders in the Banyule-Nillumbik catchment and some of the issues that affect access to services by these clients. This was followed by a description of the various pathways that might exist for a client within the Acute/Sub-Acute and Community sectors with brief information on eligibility and the referral processes involved. The last part of the session provided strategies that agencies can implement to improve service access for clients with mental health issues. The Speaker presentations are attached below in a zip file. This session was designed as an introduction to the various elements of the Mental Health system. Due to the complex nature of the topic, the Adult system was the main focus of the forum, however some printed material and resources was available on Infant/Child, Youth, Aged and Specialist Mental Health services as well as Community supports. The forum allowed workers to ask questions about various aspects of the Mental Health system and this contributed to a very positive outcome for the forum. Catering was provided by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and over food, much networking and further discussion about promoting Mental Health pathways and services was undertaken. Thank you to all the speakers and those who helped out on the day. Also thank you to all those who attended on the day or requested information to take back and share with other staff at their place of work.
Posted: 30-12-2008
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

Leaflet		 Improving Service Acess for Refugee Clients
The BNPCA and NCMPCP recently ran a local celebration in recognition of the service coordination work carried out by organisations and agency workers across the catchments and the achievement of the Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual. The forum highlighted the issues for refugee clients accessing services and some local work that has improve this situation. The presentations from the forum are included for your information.
Posted: 23-11-2007
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Information required for a situation analysisof the health and nutrition of school-age children
This tool describes a process for assessing the health and nutrition-related problems of a particular population of school-age youth and the capacity of the school to provide education and services to mitigate the problems identified.
Posted: 27-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: unesco

Infoxchange S2S electronic Referral - User Guide
Posted: 08-03-2006
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Integrated Health Promotion Resource Kit
A health promotion practice guide for service providers. This guide is a practical resource to support agencies and organisations to plan. deliver and evaluate effective integrated health promotion programs
Posted: 29-7-2004
Contributor: Yvonne Tunny
Original Author/Source: Department of Human Services Victoria

Document		 Integrated Youth Services System Project
The IYSS is an easy way to get information about youth and family services that are available to you in the community. To find out more check out the attached information.
Posted: 27-08-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: Project Worker

none		 Internal Evaluation Summary Report
Background to the Internal Evaluation The Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance (BNPCA) Hypertension Integrated Disease Management (IDM) Project, also known as “Take the Pressure Down”, is a three-year pilot Project funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS), as part of the Primary Care Partnership Strategy. The goal of this Project is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for consumers with, or at risk of, hypertension in the Local Government areas of Banyule and Nillumbik. Please click on the heading for the full report.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider and Rosalind Hurworth

June 2008 Report on Implementation Progress of CHP 2006 - 2009
Presentation at June 2008 SPG Meeting regarding progress implementing CHP 2006 - 2009 strategies.
Posted: 02-07-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Report		 Kate Lorig Presentation
Kate Lorig of founder of the Stanford University Better Health Self Management Programs facilitated a 2 day DHS forum in July. Marie Gill presented the IDM project focusing on recruitment strategies. Kate Lorig was very interested in the project in particular the data on recruitment and ask for a copy of the presentation to present back at Stanford. Kate encouraged the project to publish on our experiences.
Posted: 28-8-2003
Contributor: Marie Gill
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Link to Social Statistics: Page on VLGA
This is a listing of useful Links Incorporating latest Census 2006 Data by Municipality compiled for the VLGA Website. This document also incorporates an example of the kind of material available "RENT-RELATED INCOME STRESS A comparison between selected family types and Victorian municipalities"
Posted: 27-09-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: VLGA

Long term conditions compendium of information
This documentfrom the UK and launched in January 2008 updates the first compendium of information on LTCs, published in May 2004. It will further inform all those who are involved in both commissioning and providing care and support services for people with Long Term Conditions (LTCs). It focuses on the outcomes that people with LTCs said that they wanted from services and describes how more effective management of LTCs in a number of local communities is delivering high-quality and personalised care. Finally, it summarises the key systems and levers that are crucial to driving forward further improvements in care for people with LTCs.
Posted: 05-02-2008
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: Dep[t Health UK

Low-income Groups and Behaviour Change Interventions
A recent article published by the King’s Fund in London, reviewed the evidence base for the effectiveness of health behaviour interventions that target low-income groups, with the aim of reducing smoking, unhealthy eating, or increasing physical activity. One of the premises of the review was that “reducing health inequalities depends on developing interventions to increase health behaviours that are differentially effective in favour of those from disadvantaged backgrounds or target socially disadvantaged groups”. After an extensive screening process the review was based on 17 papers that fulfilled the criteria set by the researchers. The review highlighted two suggestive findings: • More focused interventions involving a small set of techniques may be more effective than interventions combining a large number of different techniques; which highlights the need to monitor the fidelity of intervention delivery. • The most common techniques (providing information and facilitating goal-setting) may be helpful for low-income groups. The two sets of techniques may be working additively, in that providing information about the benefits of changing behaviour may increase peopoe’s motivation to change, while helping people to form specific, realistic goals help people to translate motivation into action. The paper concludes that reducing health inequalities needs increased investment in research into behavioural interventions for disadvantaged groups. Use the link below to obtain a full copy of the article.
Posted: 10-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Leaflet		 MUARC Falls Fact Sheets
Eight different evidence based falls fact sheets covering issues such as extent of falls, risk factors and various strategies which help in reducing the risk of falls
Posted: 26-2-2004
Contributor: Project Worker
Original Author/Source: MUARC

Mental Health Services in Banyule and Nillumbik
This brief contact list was put together to provide a listing of Mental Health agencies within Banyule and Nillumbik. The information contained in this listing is taken principally from the DHS Mental Health Services web-site and from agency pamplets/ web-sites. The Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance (BNPCA) and the North East Valley Division of General Practice (NEVDGP) are currently running a joint project to produce a comprehensive Mental Health Services and Support Directory for Banyule and Nillumbik. This Directory will have detailed information around service description, eligibility and access criteria, contact hours and other relevant details. This Directory should be available in July 2009 on both the NEVDGP and BNPCA web-sites. Please contact Sally Berger for further information.
Posted: 30-12-2008
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

Minutes of Latest BNPCA - IHP Planning Group
Minutes of the BNPCA – IHP Planning Task Group Held on Wed. 10th June 2009
Posted: 16-07-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Minutes of the BNPCA – IHP Planning Task Group
Minutes of the BNPCA – IHP Planning Task Group Held on Wed. 6th May 2009
Posted: 10-06-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Julie Watson

Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in Feb. 2008
The Minutes of the Strategic Partnership Group Meeting held in February 2008.
Posted: 28-04-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

National Preventative Health Task Force
This link below give contains the Taskforce’s discussion paper, Australia: the healthiest country by 2020, released on 10 October 2008.
Posted: 15-10-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

National and State Policy context for PCPs
The Primary Health Branch has developed an information resource to support strategic planning for PCPs and agencies It is a summary of current policies relevant in the primary care context.
Posted: 06-05-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Nillumbik Community Health
Presentation from Kevin Gregg-Rowan from Nillumbik CH
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Nillumbik Population Data from Vic. LGA 2008 Statistical Profile
Report Compiled by BNPCA for Nillumbik representatives on the IHP Planning Task Group where the Primary Source is the Victorian Local Government Areas 2008 Statistical Profile (Release 1.0) This Summary Document consists of a series of Tables with highlighted areas of some significance (higher or lower than State average, or wherever there is some discrepancy in LGA comparisons); followed by “ATTACHMENT A” - offering a series of Explanatory Notes covering each Table item.
Posted: 15-05-2009
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source:

Document		 Nillumbik profile at a glance
A summary of Nillumbik shire demographics. Useful for population health promotion planning
Posted: 29-7-2004
Contributor: Yvonne Tunny
Original Author/Source: Jacky Close, Nillumbik Shire Council Social Planner

Link		 North Central Metro PCP
Quick link to another PCP in the northern region
Posted: 29-5-2003
Contributor: Jill Taylor
Original Author/Source:

Northern Health Promoting Schools Network
Northern Health Promoting Schools network
Posted: 02-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

November IHP AGENDA
This is the Agenda for the BNPCA Forum for November 2008.
Posted: 28-10-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Anita G

Our Role as Advocates Workbook
This is the Workbook compiled by Janet Powell for use at the BNPCA IHP Forum on August 19,2008.
Posted: 20-08-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Janet Powell

PAN Minutes - May 2008
The Minutes of the Physcial Activity Network held in May 2008.
Posted: 14-07-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

PAN Minutes - May 2009
Minutes from the Physical Activity Network Meeting held on May 6th, 2009.
Posted: 10-06-2009
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Carolyn Hughes

PAN Minutes August 08
These are the Minutes from the specially rescheduled Physical Activity Network meeting held on August 27,2008
Posted: 04-09-2008
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Eltham YMCA

PAN Minutes November 2007
Minutes of the final BNPCA PAN Meeting for 2007
Posted: 23-01-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Melissa B

PAN Minutes November 2008
These are the Minutes of the Physical Activity Network meeting held on November 5, 2008
Posted: 06-11-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Melissa Bryan

Document		 Partnering Agreement 2007 - 2009
This document represents the agreements reached between the various parties involved in the partnership of the Banyule-Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance (BNPCA). It details the purpose, underpinning values and commitments, responsibilities and all working arrangements for the effective operation of the Alliance.
Posted: 16-06-2006
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source:

Partnership Self-Assessment Report - April 2009
The information in this report is based on data that the Strategic Partnership Group members of the Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance provided when they completed the Partnership Self-Assessment Tool1 questionnaire in 2009 and is compared with the 2007 results. Overall, the BNPCA has improved its self-assessed rating in most items on this Partnership Self-Assessment Tool. Most importantly all except one item that was specifically targeted for improvement was enhanced. Current planning processes underway will address some of the items highlighted for improvement in this report and others will be clarified to determine their relevance for this Alliance.
Posted: 07-05-2009
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: BNPCA

Document		 Physical Activity Evaluation Resources
This is a listing of resources compiled for a PAN Workshop on Evaluation of Physical Activity held on April 5th 2006.
Posted: 19-04-2006
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Theresa Whalen (Kinect Aust.)

Document		 Place does matter for Your Health
Victorian Lifestyles and Neighbourhood Environment Study (VIC LANES Report) This is an excellent study on the effect on health of place - focuses on low SES including West Heidelberg.
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: Key Centre for Women's Health

Planning Violence Prevention Interventions –Conducting a Situation Analysis
After describing what a situation analysis consists of, this tool then sets out the reasons for conducting such an analysis, who should be involved in the process and what information is needed. A list of questions and answers is then set out to assist in determining local needs and strengths with examples of indicators that can help describe a local situation, along with some useful sources of information. This document explains how violence affects the well being and learning potential of millions of children around the world. It is intended to help individuals advocate for and implement violence prevention efforts through schools and puts forward strong arguments for initiating efforts to address violence prevention through schools. It also describes the concept and qualities of a Health-Promoting School, along with specific ways in which schools can begin to use their organizational capacity to prevent violence.
Posted: 27-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: unesco

Planning Violence Prevention Interventions: Setting Goals and Objectives
This tool describes the goals and objectives of violence prevention interventions in schools that should be based on what has been learned from an analysis of the situation as to the extent of, and reasons for, violence-related problems among students and within the community as a whole. This information will assist all those involved in health promotion activities at the school to develop goals and objectives adapted to a given context.This document explains how violence affects the well being and learning potential of millions of children around the world. It is intended to help individuals advocate for and implement violence prevention efforts through schools and puts forward strong arguments for initiating efforts to address violence prevention through schools. It also describes the concept and qualities of a Health-Promoting School, along with specific ways in which schools can begin to use their organizational capacity to prevent violence.
Posted: 27-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: unesco

Planning for a Healthier North
This is a Report on "the Planning for a Healthier North Leadership Forums 2006" which aimed to increase awareness of, and explore options for the establishment of a regional, integrated health planning model. To achieve this a series of four forums were conducted, with the final forum being held on November 16, 2006. The agencies that attended the forums were from the seven local government areas of Moreland, Hume, Yarra, Darebin, Whittlesea, Banyule and Nillumbik and included representation from: · 7 Local Governments · 10 Community Health Services · 1 Royal District Nursing Service · 1 Victorian Aboriginal Health Service · 3 Divisions of General Practice · 3 Primary Care Partnerships · 7 Metropolitan Health Services The majority of organisational representatives were CEOs with the exception of Local Government where Directors of Community Services were asked to attend. Each forum had a specific focus, and common themes were explored across all. The forums were designed to facilitate group discussion and explore some of the realities of what regional integrated planning might mean. The common theme across all forums was the benefits of co-operation and working together. The importance of trust and sound partnerships were emphasised. Real examples were presented and discussed and the challenges and benefits of integrated planning were highlighted. Forum 1 focussed on principles for priority setting, what is important to agencies in the North and what are some of the underlying values. These principles will drive the regional integrated planning model. Forum 2 considered processes for how decisions are made and how agencies can work together. This was done through a group exercise of allocating a hypothetical $150 million across the region. Forum 2 highlighted processes that will be important to incorporate into the workings of the model. Forum 3 examined planning cycles — how should the planning that is currently occurring relate to a regional integrated planning model? Which planning work needs to be linked in with a regional model? Forum 4 looked at the issue of planning boundaries. What are the current boundaries, what works well and what boundaries make sense for a regional integrated planning model? There was also discussion of other aspects of the model that require additional consideration, including a vision for the Northern community and defining the scope of the model. See the report for more detailed information.
Posted: 15-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Northern Health

Planning for a Healthier North - 5th Forum
This document will provide you with the Themes raised at the 5th Forum of the Planning for a Healthier North Series. Brian Joyce, presented on the current DHS thinking in relation to area based planning and Care in Your Community. Andrew Perrignon presented on "where are we now and where would we like to go" in relation to integrated area based planning in the North. The main outcome of the day was a commitment to support a position to do key work with an establishment group who would consider the purpose (TOR), role and key tasks. Read the notes for more information
Posted: 21-04-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Northern Health

Document		 Planning for healthy communities
Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes through healthier environments and lifestyles
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: DHS /Heart Foundation/ Deakin Uni

Policies and Frameworks informing Chronic Disease Care
This is the powerpoint presentation given by Marie Gill at the recent "Improving Chronic Disease" Workshop held on 28th Feb. 2008
Posted: 29-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill

Practice Change: Learnings from the Integrated Chronic Disease programs
This is the report of a research project that was a collaboration between three Melbourne-based Community Health Services: Knox, MonashLink and Darebin Community Health Services with the Department of Health Science at Monash University. Staff from the Department of Health Science undertook the research which was funded by a grant from the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. The study aimed to identify changes to management and care practices within and across organisations, and how individual health workers can further develop the necessary skills that support improvements in care for people with chronic medical conditions within Victorian Community Health Services. The qualitative research methods used included a review of relevant published literature, focus groups and interviews with key informants, document review and a consultation workshop. The Wagner model was used as a benchmark to assess the kinds of changes that were the centre of interest to this study. The report then, is about internal processes in those three CHS organisations that were developed through the establishment of their EliCD programs as well as the broader system change that was needed to develop integrated and multidisciplinary care. The project found that change necessarily occurred at three levels: · The practitioner, · The organisation, and · The broader service system. All levels of change are essential for effectiveness and sustainability of the EliCD.
Posted: 08-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Monash

Document		 Presentation - Health Impact Assessments being undertaken in no of Neighbourhood Renewal
also looks at the potential impact on physical activity through increasing community safety - It is a very useful framework
Posted: 11-10-2007
Contributor: Anita
Original Author/Source: DHS & Kinnect Australia

Document		 Prime Time Seniors Go for your Life Programs
Physical Activity Programs available to Senior Victorians at Hurstbridge and Macleod.
Posted: 26-04-2007
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: BCC & YMCA Eltham

Problem Gambling Prevention Model for North Metro PCPs
This is the proposed model for integrating Problem Gambling into PCP activities across the Northern Metropolitan PCPs. This proposal has been submitted to Dept. of Justice.
Posted: 02-07-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

Problem Gambling Resource Kit
The Department of Justice has produced the Problem Gambling Resource Kit – A guide to assist Health and Welfare workers who encounter problem gambling issues. The kit has been developed in conjunction with Gamblers Help services, which are the primary source of problem gambling advice and support. Gambler’s Help services offer assistance to problem gamblers, people at risk of problem gambling, their friends and families through a Victoria-wide service network. Importantly, they also provide a range of services to health and welfare workers to support them in managing clients who may have gambling problems, and to raise awareness of problem gambling issues. Gamblers Help Northern will take carriage of the dissemination of the kits to relevant health and welfare workers in the NMR. This is the first comprehensive problem gambling resource kit of its kind, with a well designed format for quick access and navigation. In particular, Section 4: Tools for workers: identifying and responding to problem gambling contains some of the most important guidance and tools for workers in responding to clients’ gambling issues including: *What can I do as a professional? * How can I tell if someone has a gambling problem * What are the signs I should look out for * How do I approach the issue without offending my client * What GH Services can do? In most cases, often clients facing problem gambling issues will present to the service system with a range of other issues including mental health, relationship/family, drug & alcohol, housing, legal and emergency relief. Gamblers Help Northern recognises the benefit in providing a seamless access to clients experiencing multiple issues, other issues treated parallel to the gambling problem will maximise an effective service approach and essentially a better outcome for clients. In our strategic planning exercise, community health centres were identified as a primary avenue to reach specific health and welfare workers within the health promotion, allied health, medical, EICD, counselling and service co-ordination teams. It is intended that the Kit be used to help identify people presenting at a wide range of health and welfare settings with gambling-related issues; whether these issues are related to their own gambling or the gambling of family members. It aims to assist in the early identification of gambling problems as well as in the identification of people with longer standing problems, and will support health and welfare workers in making effective referrals and other interventions on behalf of their clients, in collaboration with Gamblers Help services. Please use the link to the website to obtain a copy.
Posted: 27-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Gamblers Help Northern

Prof. Lawry. St. Leger
Prof. Lawry. St. Leger
Posted: 03-05-2010
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Regional Integrated Planning Model - Summary Sheet
During the second half of 2006 4 Forums were held entitled "Planning for Healthier North" This A3 sheet summarises the outcomes of the 4 Forums: Forum 1 Criteria for priority setting: What criteria do we base decisions on priorities for the North Forum 2 Process fro how decisions are made Forum 3 Planning cycles, building on exisiting work Forum 4 Planning boundaries
Posted: 19-02-2008
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source: Northern Health

Regional Integrated Planning Structure - Discussion Paper
This discussion paper documents a Regional Integrated Planning Structure for health service providers in the the Northern Sector of the North West Metro. Region. The Regional Integrated Planning Strucutre presented in the paper reflects the findings from a series of 4 forums held in the second half of 2006 on health planning across the north of Melbourne. It is supported by a summary A3 sheet and an evaluation report of the forums.
Posted: 19-02-2008
Contributor: BNPCa
Original Author/Source: Kate Sieh

Document		 Resource Summary developed from Gfyl 2005-2006 Walking Grants
A range of resources such as: walking manuals walking kits websites reports brochures walking guides log books were developed by the 'Go for your life' Community Walking Grants over the last two years. The attached document provides a summary of resources developed that may be useful for current and future walking related projects. Please feel free to contact the projects listed to view the resources or share this with your walking colleagues and contacts.
Posted: 10-10-2007
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Brett Phillips

SCPN Forum November 2007
The SCPN Forum in November 2007 was around the topic of 'Improving Service Access for Refugee Clients'. See the link below to obtain copies of the presentations.
Posted: 12-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

SCPN Meeting Dates for 2009
Meeting Dates for the Service Coordination Practitioners Network Meeting for 2009.
Posted: 24-03-2009
Contributor: Sally
Original Author/Source:

SCPN Minutes -17th March 2009
Minutes of March Meeting of Service Coordination Practitioners Network.
Posted: 24-03-2009
Contributor: Sally
Original Author/Source:

SCPN Minutes July 2007
Minutes of the Service Coordination Practitioners Network Meeting held in July 2007
Posted: 12-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

SCPN Minutes September 2007
Minutes of the Service Coordination Practitioners Meeting held in September 2007
Posted: 12-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

Link		 SCTT 2006
Range of SCTT 2006 forms available in Word (interactive) or PDF file
Posted: 21-07-2006
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source:

Manual		 SCTT 2006 Reference Guide
The reference guide contains more detailed information on completing and coding all template items, including appendices with the full list of codes for country of birth, preferred language and service type.
Posted: 20-02-2007
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source: DHS

SCTT and Privacy/Consent Forum June 2009
Privacy/Consent and SCTT Forum for SCPN Meeting-June 2009
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SCWG December 2009 Minutes
SCWG December 2009 Minutes
Posted: 21-12-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes August 2009
SCWG Minutes August 2009
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes December 2007
Minutes of the Service Coordination Working Group held in December 2007
Posted: 12-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes Feb. 2008
Minutes of the Service Coordination Working Group Meeting held on 13th February 2008.
Posted: 29-02-2008
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes February 2009
SCWG Minutes February 2009
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes June 2009
SCWG Minutes June 2009
Posted: 11-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SCWG Minutes October 2007
Minutes of the Service Coodination Working Group held in October 2007
Posted: 12-02-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

SCWG October 2009 Minutes
Minutes of BNPCA SCWG October Meeting
Posted: 21-12-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes - December 2007
Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in December 2007
Posted: 28-12-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes - June 2008
Minutes of the June 2008 Strategic Partnership Group meeting
Posted: 02-07-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes April 2008
The Minutes of the Strategic Partnership Group Meeting held in April 2008
Posted: 23-06-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes April 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in April 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes August 2007
Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in August 2007
Posted: 28-12-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes August 2008
The Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in August 2008
Posted: 30-12-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes August 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in August 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
Contributor:
Original Author/Source:

SPG Minutes December 2008
The Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in December 2008
Posted: 30-12-2008
Contributor: Julie
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SPG Minutes December 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in December 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
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SPG Minutes June 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in April 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
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SPG Minutes May 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in May 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
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SPG Minutes October 2007
Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in October 2007.
Posted: 28-12-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
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SPG Minutes October 2008
The Minutes of the SPG Meeting held in October 2008.
Posted: 30-12-2008
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SPG Minutes October 2009
The Minutes of the BNPCA Strategic Partnership Group held in October 2009.
Posted: 23-12-2009
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Schools & Agencies Working together
Booklet about how schools and agencies can work together
Posted: 02-05-2010
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Schools Health Promotion Achievement Challenges and priorities
Schools Health Promotion Achievements challenges and priorities
Posted: 02-05-2010
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Self Management Workshop Presentation
The Self Management Workshop held on Wed. 12th Nov 2008 for health service managers in Banyule and Nillum bik focusing on changes needed at an organisational level to support practitioners embed self management into their practice.
Posted: 14-11-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill

none		 Self-Management for Consumers with High Blood Pressure Sub-Report
This report documents the Banyule/Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance’s (BNPCA) Hypertension IDM Project in relation to Self-Management for consumers with high blood pressure . It outlines the key initiatives of the strategy and the effectiveness of the various initiatives in achieving the anticipated objectives. The report also presents key lesson learnt and describes what has worked and what has not in regard to Self-Management Programs for consumers with high blood pressure.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider & Rosalind Hurworth

Manual		 Service Access Models: A Way Forward
Integrated service access models support efficient, effective and consistent consumer access to services. They also reflect individual organisation characteristics and local circumstances, and further embed community health within the service system. This resource guide has been developed to assist Community Health Service (CHS) managers to review, select, implement and evaluate service access models. It outlines the importance of service access models in supporting Service Coordination and provides a summary of the context. It identifies various service access models and describes and compares benefits and challenges associated with each. Factors influencing the selection of a service access model and the desirable outcomes an effective service access system can support are articulated. It includes implementation and change management strategies, as well as evaluation methodologies.
Posted: 31-01-2007
Contributor: Julie Watson
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Service Coordination Survey - BNPCA Results
The BNPCA Report from the recent Service Coordination Survey. Six of our local agencies participated in the Survey and the Report compares their combined score, with regional and statewide results.
Posted: 13-10-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: BNPCA

Service Coordination Survey - Statewide Results
The results of the recent Service Coordination Survey, combining all participating agencies across the state.
Posted: 13-10-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Service Coordination Tool Templates (SCTT) 2009 in Word and PDF .
The 2009 Service Coordination Tool Templates (SCTT) 2009 are now available for download in both Word and PDF format from the DHS website. The SCTT 2009,a suite of templates, was released for use as of the 1st of July 2009. The SCTT was developed to facilitate and support service coordination practice within Victoria. They can; *support service providers to collect and share common consumer information *assist service providers to record consumer consent to share infromation assist service providers to make quality referrals, provide feedback and devlop care plans
Posted: 25-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
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Service Coordination Tool Templates (SCTT) 2009 User Guide
The SCTT 2009 user Guide is a practical resource to assist in the use of the templates. The Service Coordination Tool Templates (SCTT) is a suite of templates developed to facilitate and support service coordination practice.
Posted: 25-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
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Document		 Service Coordination Tool Templates 2006 User Guide
A practical resource to assist in the use of the SCTT 2006 to facilitate service coordination. This guide can be used as an introduction to the use of the SCTT, and as an ongoing resource and reference.
Posted: 31-01-2007
Contributor: Julie Watson
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Statewide Report on Self Management Mapping Exercise
This is the statewide data collated from the self management mapping exercise undertaken by PCPs in late 2007.
Posted: 15-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Resilience
This is a Literature Review compiled by the consultants for the April 08 Workshops for the PCP Development Program It offers a summary of the articles on successful partnerships they reviewed for the workshop content.
Posted: 07-05-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Click Consulting

Summary Document
Health Promoting schools forum 20th April 2010 with summary document
Posted: 02-05-2010
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none		 Sustainable Partnerships Sub-Report
This report documents the Banyule Nillumbik Primary Care Alliance (BNPCA) Hypertension IDM Project in relation to sustainable partnerships. It outlines the key initiatives of the strategy and assesses the effectiveness of the various initiatives in achieving the anticipated objectives. The report also presents key lessons learnt and describes what has worked or not in regard to sustainable partnerships.
Posted: 4-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Kim Hider and Rosalind Hurworth

System Reform and Development for Chronic Disease Management
This paper discusses options for prorgram reform and re-alignment to improve chronic disease prevention and management in the Australian primary health care sector. It is structured in three sections (i) background and best practice in chronic disease management (ii) current chronic disease management programs in Austrlia, and (iii) systen and funding reform options.
Posted: 15-04-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: AIPC

none		 Take the Pressure Down
Project findings for the Hypertension Integrated Disease Management Program
Posted: 3-3-2004
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Marie Gill & Jane Willcox

Manual		 The BNPCA Consumer Participation Resource & Training Kit
The BNPCA Consumer Participation Resource & Training Kit for Service Providers
Posted: 13-11-2003
Contributor: BNPCA Team
Original Author/Source: Deb Warren

Document		 The Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion in a Globalised World
This Document summarises The Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion in a Globalised World of 2005.
Posted: 28-05-2007
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Julie Watson

The Caring Communities Evaluation Toolkit
A compendium of tools to aid in the evaluation of palliative care projects
Posted: 27-03-2008
Contributor: Anita G
Original Author/Source: Centre for Health Service Development Uni of Woolongong

none		 The Success of "Take the Pressure Down
Summary of project findings for the Hypertension Integrated Disease Management Program.
Posted: 22-12-2003
Contributor: BNPCA Team
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VicHealth Draft Equity Tool
This equity triangle tool and prompting questionnaire are currently in draft form and being trialled in the field, both within VicHealth and amongst the health promotion workforce. Consideration of its wider potential will be discussed following evaluation of this trial.
Posted: 01-05-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: VicHealth

Link		 Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual
The 'Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual defines the common practices, processes, protocols and systems which support Service Coordination across Victoria. The manual is support by two resources: The 'Good Practice Guide for Practitioners'and the 'Continuous Improvement Framewor" (note this is still in draft form).
Posted: 09-03-2007
Contributor: Julie Watson
Original Author/Source: DHS

Victorian Service Coordination Practice Manual-2009
The Victorian Service Cooridnation Practice Manual have been designed for practitioners and managers involved in the implementation of Service Coordination. The VSCPM outline; -An agreed minimun standard across Victoria for how agencies work together to improve consumer care -Common concepts and lnguage to ensure improved Service Coordination across sectors -An improved approach that enables organizations to adopt the principles behind Service Coordination
Posted: 25-08-2009
Contributor: Sally Berger
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Victorian population health survey 2007
About the survey The Victorian Population Health Survey program was established in 1998 to provide State and regional information about the health of Victorians and determinants of that health. The survey followed an established method to collect relevant, timely and valid health information to be applied to policy development and strategic planning. Interviews were conducted in the major non-English languages in Victoria to ensure people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds were represented. Survey information includes: Current report Contains a summary and download copy of the current report. Previous reports Download copies of previous years' reports.
Posted: 17-02-2009
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WALKING GROUPS IN NILLUMBIK AND BANYULE
Updated listing of Walking Groups being offered in Nillumbik and Banyule district. As updated in April 2009.
Posted: 10-06-2009
Contributor: Anita G
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Document		 Walking Together Implementation Plan
This is the final Implementation Plan as approved for the Walking Together Project
Posted: 17-12-2007
Contributor: Anita G
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Document		 Well for Life Dartboard
An evaluation tool used to assess changed competancy levels in a variety of Well for Life concepts
Posted: 30-08-2006
Contributor: Anita Gibbons
Original Author/Source: Rosie Murphy

Manual		 Well for Life Resource Book
The Well for Life initiative aimed to improve the nutrition and physical activity for older people at home. BNPCA was invoved during the Phase 2 of the project and involved Planned Activity Group Staff, Volunteers and Carers as participants in our project. Training was provided by a dietitian and physiotherapist, and armed the participanst with additional knowledge to support integration of the concepts within their care-giving environment. A Resource Book has been developed as part of the follow up to the Well For Life Initiative that took place in the BNPCA catchment during 06/07. It is hoped the resource book will consolidate the learning achieved during the project phase and promote the ongoing implementation of the Well for Life principles and practices in Planned Activity Groups.
Posted: 10-09-2007
Contributor: BNPCA
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What is Primary Health Care in Victoria
This is a presentation to PCP Chairs and Executive Officers given at the Statewide PCP meeting in August 2008, but the Director for Primary & Community Health. It outlines the Development of a primary health strategy for Victoria. Why, the challenges, the area of influence, current system and what we still need to do.
Posted: 18-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: DHS

Workshop 1 - Focus on Equity
The first workshop in our series of "Focus on Equity" Workshops was held on Tuesday 4th March 2008. Use the links in this report to access the presentations on the day. Anita Thomas provided a wonderful demonstration of all the influences on our health and well being, other that direct health (medical) factors. Helen Clough and Ben Pollard gave us a brief overview of the demographics in our local government areas of Banyule and Nillumbik and this information would available on their respective LGA websites. Mark Boyd then went on and demonstrated the unfair or avoidable differences in health outcomes experienced by members of our communities. Mark then distributed the draft Equity Tool and gave us a brief overview of the triangle which encourages to go beyond equity of access to consider ensuring equity of opportunity and measuring outcomes. The next Workshop will be held on Tuesday 8th April 9.30 - 11.30am
Posted: 05-03-2008
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consumer Participation Resource List 2009
A list of consumer participation resources compiled by Health Issues Cetnre Feb. 2009
Posted: 23-02-2009
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s2s Regional Usage July 07 - June 08
This series of graphs shows the use of the s2s system by regions and PCPs using the system across the state.
Posted: 18-08-2008
Contributor: Julie
Original Author/Source: Infoxchange