Merri Health recognised in leading awards !
Our work and positive outcomes have been recognised in multiple Victorian and Australian awards .
WINNER Victorian Early Years Awards – Ready , Set , Prep !
Our Ready , Set , Prep ! ( RSP ) program won the Continuity of Early Learning Award at the Department of Education and Training Victorian Early Years Awards 2022 .
The awards celebrate the outstanding work of early childhood professionals to improve the health , learning , development and wellbeing of Victorian children and their families .
Merri Health ’ s Jackie Evers said : “ It is not just the hard work and dedication of our staff , but the combined efforts of the 40 local services and agencies , and community members , that has combined to see improvements in health , wellbeing and school readiness for little people in Merri-bek .”
RSP was also a Finalist in two other categories : “ Creating Collaborative Community Partnerships ” and “ Promoting Children ’ s Health and Wellbeing ”.
Merri Health CEO Tassia Michaleas with Board members Julie McCormack ( Chair ) and Roxanne Adams at the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards ceremony .
FINALIST Premier ’ s Primary Health Service of the Year
We were delighted to be a Finalist for Premier ’ s Primary Health Service of the
Year in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards .
The awards recognise Victoria ’ s leading healthcare providers and celebrate high quality care , innovation , and the contribution of the workforce in supporting the health of all Victorians .
Ready , Set , Prep ! team at the Victorian Early Years Awards 2022 .
“ This is a real testament to the incredible work undertaken across our organisation to support many diverse communities , support community empowerment and seek innovative healthcare solutions .”
Tassia Michaleas Merri Health CEO
4 . | MerriNews December 2022 – January 2023