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Our

2022

Annual Report is here !

Each year we take pride in showcasing the work , outcomes , achievements and challenges our organisation has navigated to support healthy and connected communities .
This year ’ s report theme is Celebrating Partnerships in Care , spotlighting our successful , collaborative partnerships with consumers , community , and 140 + valuealigned organisations to support our comprehensive service delivery .
We ’ re proud of our achievements which include :
Finalist Victorian Premier ’ s Primary Health Service of the Year
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fourth time
set up an Assistive Technology Library to support people with dementia launched our Smile
Squad school dental program
grew our Chronic Pain
Service to reduce the burden on hospitals
2600 + residents supported through our High-Risk Accommodation Response
became an access point for the Hume-Merri-bek Orange Door in response to family violence
participated in Australianfirst research to improve health outcomes for people in social housing
launched our new Reconciliation Action
Plan moving from ‘ safe to brave ’
Read our 2022 Annual Report now : http :// bit . ly / 3BBeY87
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