cohealth urges medically supervised injecting centre trial

cohealth is among 43 leading health, community, specialist and AOD organisations and prominent individuals that have signed a statement supporting the trial of a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Victoria.

“If we truly believe that all members of our community have a right to a dignified and healthy life, then it makes little sense to punish them for making a mistake,” said cohealth chief executive, Lyn Morgain.

Marriage equality survey creates health risks for LGBTIQ community

Twenty three metropolitan and regional community health organisations from across the length and breadth of Victoria have today issued a joint statement in support of marriage equality.

Our Shared Humanity – A moving exhibition of creative works by refugees and people seeking asylum

Refugee Week event: Our Shared Humanity

A moving exhibition of creative works by refugees and people seeking asylum.

State budget 2017 sees welcome investment in mental health

cohealth Chief Executive, Lyn Morgain, is delighted to see a strong funding commitment to mental health and specifically community mental health. People with complex mental health needs require support from a range of services, and community mental health services enable support to be provided where they live. Community mental health support provides an essential supplement to clinical services provided by hospitals, and cohealth is pleased that the importance of community services has been recognised by the Government.

Mental health crisis looms for Victoria under NDIS

Community mental health services in Victoria need a new stream of funding from government to ensure the wellbeing of all consumers, according to cohealth.

“There is a potential crisis looming for people with mental health conditions in Victoria due to the replacement of community mental health services with the NDIS,” said cohealth chief executive, Lyn Morgain.

“The NDIS supports complement a community mental health service, but are not a replacement for the current services. Additionally, not all current clients will receive a package of supports from the NDIS.”

mixed news in Federal Government’s new funding arrangements for public dental

cohealth Chief Executive Lyn Morgain today welcomed news that the Commonwealth would continue to fund the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme, whilst also expressing serious concerns that adults living in metropolitan areas and regional centres would be much worse off under the new funding arrangements announced. “Confirmation of continued Commonwealth funding for the Medicare Child [...]

Health 2040 Plan good news for vulnerable families

cohealth Chief Executive, Lyn Morgain, today welcomed the Government’s Health 2040 plan, commending its focus on preventing ill-health and delivering equitable health outcomes by putting people at the centre of their care and better integrating health and social supports.

“It is well established through experience and research that a person’s health is directly impacted in both positive and negative ways by their social and economic circumstances. If we are to improve people’s health status, and reduce pressure on our hospitals and other acute services then it makes good sense to integrate the health and social support services available,” said Ms Morgain.

State-of-the-art health centre opens in Melbourne’s West

Minister for Health the Hon. Jill Hennessy will today officially open cohealth’s innovative new health centre in Footscray, the heart of Melbourne’s west.

Together with cohealth Board Chair, Kay Rundle and Chief Executive, Lyn Morgain, Minister Hennessy will mark the ten year journey that has culminated in creation of a four floor, purpose built health centre.

The new cohealth health centre, at 78 Paisley Street Footscray, offers a comprehensive range of health and support services that will improve the health and wellbeing of the people in Melbourne’s west.

cohealth welcomes World Overdose Awareness Day announcement of new investment to save lives

Yesterday’s announcement from Minister Foley of additional investment into overdose prevention strategies such as the expansion of a peer-based outreach workforce, will help save lives.

Public Dental Health Key to Good Health

cohealth was today delighted to host a visit from Green’s leader Senator Richard di Natale, with the launch of the Green’s dental care policy at our Kensington clinic helping to highlight the critical role that public dental services play in providing affordable dental care.

2016 Budget will make it hard for poor to stay well

cohealth Chief Executive, Lyn Morgain has expressed disappointment that the 2016 Federal Budget fails to invest in the vital health and social infrastructure required to deliver the jobs,
growth and prosperity that have been so clearly prioritised by the Turnbull Government.

New treatment models for marginalised Victorians experiencing mental health issues

cohealth welcomes the $9.9M allocated to developing new treatment models for marginalised Victorians living with mental health issues and the opportunity to work with the government to develop these models.