Merri Health ’ s Monique Kennedy ( second from left ) was selected to share her experience with Victorian Health Minister , Mary-Anne Thomas ( centre ).
Leaders at Parliament House put Community Health First
More people stay healthy and live independently through the care provided by community health services .
Across Victoria , all 24 community health organisations have united to highlight the importance of our services to keep our health system and Victorians healthy .
We proudly joined MPs , Dr Norman Swan , consumers and community health leaders at Parliament House in February to launch the Community Health First initiative .
The event celebrated the 50th year of community health in Victoria and emphasised the need for more Government funding to continue delivering critical healthcare to the community .
Dr Norman Swan said , “ Healthcare is a team sport and nowhere is this better exemplified than in the community health sector in this state ... listen to what they ’ re saying about health reform .”
Merri Health Acting CEO , Maryanne Tadic , Board Chair , Julie McCormack , Team Leader Monique Kennedy and carer Anthea shared their experiences .
“ Merri Health has supported me with my three children who are autistic ; they ’ ve arranged events and courses and it helps me stay part of the community .”
Anthea , carer
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