Inside this issue :
Inside this issue :
3 . Finalist – 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards !
4 . Supporting positive ageing at Merri-bek Expo
4 . Our 2023 Annual Report is here !
5 . Building happy family foundations
6 . Celebrating carers with High Tea at the MCG
6 . A very special 2023 Carers Week Luncheon !
7 . Merri Health celebrates our 11th annual Koorie Lunch
7 . The Care Mosaic wins Bronze at Signal Podcast Awards !
8 . MOTION reducing knee replacements
9 . Social connection for people over 65
9 . Walking and talking about mental health
10 . Better sleep and social connection
11 . Winners – Merri-bek Awards !
In November we launched our 2023 Annual Report , which highlights the impacts , achievements and challenges we faced in the last financial year . Plus , stories from our community members and what ’ s next .
I am delighted to see our Chronic Pain Service recognised as a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards .
This is a real tribute to the program improving long-term health and wellbeing outcomes for clients and easing the pressure on hospital waitlists .
Welcome .
Hello and welcome to MerriNews .
A message from Chief Executive Officer
Tassia Michaleas
Read more in this edition , along with our social groups for people 65 +, Carers Week celebrations , heartfelt stories from our Family Foundations and Stepped Care for Older Adults clients and much more !
As we near the end of the year , I would like to thank our partners , members , clients , the Merri Health Board , staff and volunteers for all of your support throughout 2023 .
Enjoy reading !
Tassia Michaleas Merri Health CEO
11 . Walking in solidarity with victim survivors
12 . What ’ s on at Merri Health
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