In this issue :
2 . CEO message
3 . Supporting flood victims in North Eastern Victoria
4 . Merri Health recognised in leading awards !
6 . Our 2022 Annual Report is here !
7 . How are we tracking in our Reconciliation Action Plan ?
8 . Celebrating Carers Week 2022
9 . Lifting the Lid on mental health
9 . You before COVID vs you now
10 . Lifeline to support new parents
10 . Championing healthy ageing at Seniors Week
11 . Supporting The Walk Against Violence
12 . New podcast and magazine for carers
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I am delighted that Merri Health was shortlisted as a Finalist in three major awards : Premier ’ s Primary Health Service of the Year , the Victorian Early Year ’ s Awards ( Winners ) and the Australian Marketing Excellence Awards .
This is a real testament to the work and passion of our teams to support community empowerment , seek innovative healthcare solutions and provide high quality care .
This month we launched our 2022 Annual Report , which highlights the impacts , key achievements and challenges our organisation navigated last financial year .
Welcome .
A message from Chief Executive Officer
Tassia Michaleas
Hello and welcome to the December edition of MerriNews .
Read more in this edition , along with our Carers Week celebrations , new The Care Mosaic podcast and The Caring Way magazine , Senior ’ s Week mingle , Lift the Lid Walk for mental health , Reconciliation Action Plan progress + much more !
As we near the end of the year , I would like to thank our partners , members , clients , the Merri Board , staff and volunteers for all your support throughout 2022 .
This year , yet again , has truly been a team effort . Enjoy listening and reading !
Tassia Michaleas Merri Health CEO
You can keep up to date on all our news at our website : merrihealth . org . au
2 . | MerriNews December 2022 – January 2023