Contact Us Give us a call

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre ABN: 92 892 565 164

PO Box 103 24 Blair Street

Harrow, Vic 3317 Phone 5588 2000

Fax 5588 1300 E: operationsadmin@hbnc.org.au

W: hbnc.org.au

Home of the: Bay Riders Community Centre

(Harrow Neighbourhood House)

Harrow Men’s Shed Public Internet Access

You can find

us on

Account Payment Options EFTPOS, Cash, Cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer Harrow Bush Nursing Centre BSB: 083-440 ACC: 515 593 511 Please include your name or invoice number as a reference and email remittance advice to: finance@hbnc.org.au * Please note when paying by cheque, it must be marked to Harrow Bush Nursing Centre (writing the terms HBNC, Mens Shed or BRCC will not meet banking requirements)

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre is a child safe organisation.

COMPLIMENTS, SUGGESTIONS &

FEEDBACK are always welcome. Please enquire at the Centre for this process.

HBNC & BRCC Activities June 2018

Sun. Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Sat.

1 2

3 4 , Sketch

with Stretch

(this month

only this Mon-

day)

5 path, Pila-

tes Plus, Yin

Yoga, Danc-

ing with An-

na Lena

6 Diab. Edu-

cator, MCH

Nurse, Flu Vax

7 Dr Lalani,

Path, PnP, Pila-

tes, Singing,

Mens Shed,

Massage, Flu

Vax

8 Ball set up

at Hall, (NO

SSG LUNCH

THIS MONTH)

9

BLACK

TIE BALL

10 11Queens

Birthday

PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

12 path,

Yin Yoga

Pilates Plus,

Dancing

with Anna

Lena

13 Dietitian,

Flux Vax

14 Physio, Path,

PnP, Pilates,

Singing, Mens

Shed, Flu Vax

15 16

17

18

19 Yin Yoga

Podiatrist,

path, Pilates

Plus, Danc-

ing with An-

na Lena

20 MCH

Nurse, Flu

Vax

21 Path, PnP,

Pilates, Sing-

ing, Mens

Shed, Mas-

sage, Flu vax

22 23

24 25

26 SSG trip,

path, Yin

Yoga, Pilates

Plus, Danc-

ing with

Anna Lena

27 Flu Vax 28 Flu vax Physio, Path,

PnP, Pilates,

Singing, Mens

Shed,

Massage

29 Book

Club, Senior

Citz

30 Defensive

Driving

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quickly for information.

Welcome to the June edition of the Bush Telegraph.

Volunteers Morning Tea

Thank you to all that attended the volunteers morning tea in May,

this was a great way to celebrate and thank all the wonderful vol-

unteers that assist our Centre and the community of Harrow. We

were fortunate to have support and representation for the day

from the Centre for Participation. The theme this year was “Give

a little and change a lot” and this is certainly what all volunteers

do for every organisation that they assist, we could not run with-

out them. We were pleased to present one of our volunteers

Rhonda Quigley with a volunteering award in recognition of the

significant contribution she makes to the yoga program at our

Centre.

Black Tie Ball

Don’t forget to book your ticket for the Ball on Saturday 9th June,

it promises to be a fantastic evening. If you would like to attend

the Ball but are on your own, we can put you on a mixed table or

if you have any financial barriers preventing you from attending,

please let me know so we may assist you. This night although is

a valuable fundraiser it is also a night of community connections

and celebrations. We want everyone to feel they can participate

in some way and hope that you will join us. We are very excited

about the coming event and look forward to a fun filled evening.

Ann Vaughan

Centre Manager

THE BUSH TELEGRAPH

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre Newsletter June 2018

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

8:30am — 4:30pm

Closed Public Holidays

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: operationsadmin@hbnc.org.au

PO BOX 103, Harrow, VIC, 3317

PH: 5588 2000 FAX: 5588 1300 www.hbnc.org.au

In an emergency Call 000

Lifeline 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

Kid’s Helpline 1800 551 800

Suicide Helpline 1300 651 251

Nurse-on-call 1300 60 60 24

AH GP Helpline 1800 022 222

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT President: Peter Johnson

Vice President: Richard Edgar

Treasurer: Hugh Jarvis

Public Officer: Bronwyn Hobbs

Committee Members:

Eleanor Edgar

Ron Penrose

Hardy Hauke

Jessie Ferguson

Leanne Dillon

Centre Contacts

Centre Manager Ann Vaughan

Business Coordinator

Emma Cush Admin and Programs Coordinator

Anita McGuigan

Community Services Coordinator

Marg Elliott

Quality and Safety Officer

Lucy Teusner

Photo right: Merna and

Judy enjoy a cuppa the

Volunteer Morning Tea.

Visiting Health Professionals

for June 2018 Phone 5588 2000 for ALL appointments

DOCTOR LISTING Dr Lalani Udalamatta

ALLIED HEALTH Physiotherapist 14th & 28th Podiatrist 19th MCHN 6th & 20th Diabetes Educator 6th Dietician 13 June - Laura Schembri Occupational Therapist Contact Centre Remedial Masseur Thursdays Ph 5583 1502 or 0428 831 502 for appointment

EXERCISES & HEALTH CLASSES Exercises Pilates and Pump n’ Puff Thursdays 10.30am—12pm Pilates Plus with Loren (Terms)—Wednesdays 6.30am & 8.40am Yin Yoga—Tuesdays 8.30am -19.45am & 6.30-7.45pm For further information about Pilates Plus and Yoga classes see the BRCC newsletter.

MEDICARE CARD DETAILS

Please note that we are requiring to check your Medicare card when you attend the centre for appointments and clinics. Thank you.

FLU VAX Clinics Continuing in June on Wednesdays and

Thursdays.

Are you

coming to our

Black Tie Ball?

Tickets on

Sale NOW

Book a seat or

a table.

Community Health

Anyone can get the flu

Each year the flu affects thousands of Victorians and puts an enormous amount of pressure on our hospitals and health system. Over 3,500 avoidable deaths occur in Australia every year from complications of seasonal flu, including pneu-monia. The flu isn’t like the common cold, it can hit quickly and last for a few weeks, meaning time off work or school and staying away from family and friends. For vulnerable people, like children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system, the flu can have serious and devastating outcomes. The flu – or influenza – is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. The flu is not like a cold. Symptoms last on average one to two weeks but

for some it takes several weeks to recover.

A bout of the flu typically follows this pattern:

* Days 1–3: Sudden appearance of fever, headache, muscle pain and weakness, dry cough, sore throat and sometimes a stuffy nose. * Day 4: Fever and muscle aches decrease. Hoarse, dry or sore throat, cough and possible mild chest discomfort be-

come more noticeable. You may feel tired or flat.

Day 8: Symptoms decrease. Cough and tiredness may last one to two weeks or more. Getting the flu is even more likely if you have been in contact with someone who already has it, or have had some other

type of exposure to the virus, such as overseas travel to areas where flu outbreaks are occurring.

The flu doesn’t discriminate and anyone can be affected – that’s why it is so important that everyone in the community

protects themselves against the flu this season by getting their flu shot

You may have heard that there is a shortage of flu vaccines due to increased public demand but we have good stocks in

place so contact the Centre today to arrange to have your Flu vaccine.

Winter Warmer Recipe

We are off to Swan Hill for 2 nights, 12th—14th September (limit of 10 people)

We are travelling via the delightful silo trail.

If you would like to join us please register your interest by 17th August.

Itinerary

Wednesday 12th

Depart HBNC at 9:30am

Stop for a cuppa at Horsham then onto Warracknabeal for lunch.

Visit Brim Silo, Roseberry Silo, Lascelles Silo & Patchewollock Silo

Arrive at Swan Hill

Thursday 13th

Stay in Swan Hill and the day is your own.

You can visit the Art Gallery, Pioneer Settlement, cinema or why not throw the clubs in for a

quick 9

Meal and experience the Sound & Light Show

Friday 14th

Depart Swan Hill at 9.30am. Take a coffee and bun.

Minyip Silo depending on time & Sheep Hills Silo, Rupanyup Silo

Lunch in Horsham

Return to HBNC at 3pm

Social Support Group (SSG) - Notice of Trip & Report

This month, Glen Howell (optometrist) and Sandra from hearing Australia joined us at our lunch and talked

to us about the importance of keeping appointments to ensure we keep on top of keeping these valuable

organs in good health. There are many aids that can assist with hearing now and hearing aids have been

refined and not the cumbersome things they once were. We unfortunately clashed dates with the volun-

teers morning tea hence no PAG trip this month. I would like to thank the volunteers who help each month

at Slobas lunch. This day would not be able to happen if it was not for the help that these people provide

and we thank them most sincerely. Please note there will be no social support lunch scheduled for June.

Marg Elliott Community Services Coordinator

Date Event

26th June, 2018

Every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 2.30pm

Trip to Naracoorte. Lunch at the newly revamped

Kingcraig hotel. Have a shop. Leave Harrow 9:30 and return from

Naracoorte 2.30pm.

Singing Group

Exercise and Mental Health We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy? Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness.

Why does exercise make us feel better, mentally?

Often, people who exercise regularly do it simply because it makes them feel good. Exer-cise can boost your mood, concentration and alertness. It can even help give you a posi-

tive outlook on life.

The link between exercise and mental health is complicated. Inactivity can be both a cause and a consequence of mental illness, for example. And while we don’t know exactly why

or how exercise boosts mood, here are some possible explanations:

Regular exercise can help you sleep better. And good sleep helps you regulate your

moods.

Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem. People

who exercise regularly often report how good achieving a goal makes them feel.

Exercise can distract you from negative thoughts and provide opportunities to try new

experiences.

It offers an opportunity to socialise and get social support if you exercise with others.

The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endor-phins, change when you

exercise.

Exercise increases your energy levels.

Physical activity can be an outlet for your frustrations.

Exercise can reduce skeletal muscle tension, which helps you feel more relaxed. We have a number of Exercise programs at the Centre that you can attend. Please advertise-ments in this newsletter or speak to our staff for available programs. Reference: Better Health Channel

How do you as our members know that the finances of the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre are being looked after regularly and properly? What does the Centre do with their funding and donations? Are they finan-cially secure? These are questions you may have asked yourself. Starting this edition the Centre will be putting a section in our Bush Telegraph every second month keeping you informed of topics falling in the Business area. Consumer feedback is encouraged, so if you have any questions you would like an-swered or a topic of interest, please feel free to email finance@hbnc.org.au. This edition will look at the structure of our Finance Committee and what they do for the Centre.

The Harrow Bush Nursing Centre Finance committee is responsible for overseeing the Centres’ financial performance and risk and implementing resourcing goals as set down in the centres strategic plan. They operate within terms of reference and report to the Committee of Management monthly on areas such as policy review; budget recommendations, resourcing requirements and matters of financial risk. If you would like to know more about the Finance Committee or are interested in being a community representative please feel free to contact the Centre.

Emma Cush

Business Coordinator

Quality & Safety

From the Business Area...

We are pleased to advise that our tank water has passed the appropriate water testing procedure and is now safe to drink. Thank you for your patience. We have introduced improvement forms to provide feed-back on how we can improve services, programs and facilities. These are available in the Centre please

ask our staff for assistance.

Assistance Requested

Assistance from our volunteers would be greatly appreciated to help set up the Harrow Hall on Friday 8th

June at 10am for the Black Tie Ball and then some cleaning up on Sunday 10th June at 10.30am

Please contact Anita for further details. Thank you.

Community Engagement

Facebook Page Did you know we have a Facebook page

“Harrow Bush Nursing Centre”? Please

like our page and get connected on what is

happening at and through the Centre. Re-

cently we launched our first Poll. The

question was “Is the Harrow Mens Shed an

important place for social interaction for

men every week?” 37 people responded

and the results were 100% YES that the

Mens Shed serves this purpose. Thank

you!

Strategic Planning On Friday 25th May, community members,

staff, Committee of Management and

members of partnering organisations

came together for our Strategic Planning

Day. We had a very productive day dis-

cussing the results of the Stakeholder

Survey and moving through the process of

developing the Plan which will be

launched shortly. Thank you to everyone

who attended.