Inside this issue :
2 . CEO message
3 . Putting Community Health First
4 . # EmbraceEquity International Women ’ s Day
5 . Backing the Uluru Statement from the Heart
6 . Residents shape positive ageing program
6 . Family violence support for children
7 . First Merri-wide Consumer Advisory Committee
7 . New School Ties program
8 . Celebrating free student dental care
9 . Supporting LGBTIQA + health
10 . Raising stroke awareness
11 . Supporting flood affected families
12 . Care and Ageing Well Expo
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Hello and welcome to MerriNews
Community health is vital to keep our health system and Victorians healthy .
In February , I joined MPs , Dr Norman Swan , consumers and community health leaders at Parliament House to launch Community Health First ( CHF ) and highlight the importance of Government funding to continue delivering world-class healthcare to our communities .
In March , we championed gender equity through International Women ’ s Day celebrations .
I was proud to hear Merri leaders share their ‘ leadership
Welcome .
A message from
Acting Chief Executive Officer Maryanne Tadic
journeys and lessons ’ to support others navigating their careers and workplace gender equity .
Victorian Health Minister , Mary-Anne Thomas also joined our Smile Squad team , local students and Dental Health Services Victoria to celebrate free student dental care .
Read more inside , along with our support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart , LGBTIQA + health , our first Merri-wide Consumer Advisory Committee + much more !
Happy reading !
Maryanne Tadic Merri Health Acting CEO
Merri Health
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