health
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A step in the right direction
Melton Primary School pupils will be walking on the safe side to school next week as part of a national road safety and health campaign.…
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Brave teen faces a new battle
A teenager who has courageously battled cancer twice is facing a third bout with the disease. Caroline Springs 15-year-old Tyler Fishlock lost both eyes and…
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New boss for Djerriwarrh Health
A strong focus on patient experience is high on the list of priorities for Djerriwarrh Health Service’s new chief executive. Belinda Scott, who has 25…
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Seniors urged to fight flu with vaccine
Melton’s over 65s can get a more potent vaccine for free to protect them this coming flu season. Health services in the area are gearing…
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Mum and son in hair-raising fun
If Kai was looking for a way to stand out from the crowd – he’s found it. The Melton South eight year-old, who celebrates his…
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Hope after bad break
It will be Tim Van Berlo’s love for his family and rugby that drives him through the next phase of his life. The Melton Rugby…
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Let’s talk youth mental health
A footy star and entertainers are teaming up to inspire people to talk about youth mental health at an interactive forum in Melton next week.…
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More services needed for premature babies
A Werribee South mother has called for Wyndham’s maternity services to be expanded to cater for babies born between 24 and 32 weeks’ gestation. Jody…
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Program kicks goals
Delahey man Terry Charles credits the Sons of the West program with helping him through a tough time in his life, and he is encouraging…
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Shine a light on sun safety
These Melton tots know the importance of the slip, slop, slap sun safety message. About 89 per cent of early childhood services in Melton are…
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Vaccination rates at record level
Immunisation rates in Melton are at the highest in history, according to latest figures. Data released last week from the Australian Immunisation Register showed most…
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Freeza heats up entertainment
Waves of party goers are expected to be chilling out at Bacchus Marsh outdoor pool next week. 30 Temperatures are predicted to remain in the…
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Bride in dress blessing
The start of 2018 has been life-changing for Elyce Cordy. The Melton South mum’s journey down the aisle earlier this month was made possible by…
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Djerriwarrh boss moves on
Andrew Freeman will be heading for new challenges when he leaves the top job at Djerriwarrh Health Services in a few weeks for a role…
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Cooking up a storm
More than 2000 dietitian-designed meals are prepared and cooked from scratch every week in the kitchen at Ballan District Health and Care. And now they’re…
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