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Issue 120 | MARCH 2015
“CONNECTING PEOPLE, PROMOTING
KNOWLEDGE, INVESTING IN THE HEALTH OF OUR
COMMUNITY FOR THE FUTURE”
BBNC
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Centre Hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Closed weekends & Public Holidays
Frozen Berries
Board Contacts...
Recent advice from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding
frozen berries and Hepatitis A has been well circulated in the media. We are in
receipt of current advice sheets and welcome any questions or concerns
community members may have with regard to this matter. Please contact the
centre for more information.
President
Mr. Neville Trotman
Building and Redevelopment Works
Planning and costing of works for three projects
currently being undertaken have commenced. The
family centre yard upgrade in partnership with
Wimmera Uniting Care, our Mens Shed upgrade
project in partnership with the Balmoral and District
Angling Club and a partnership project to colocate
Ambulance Victoria onto the Bush Nursing Centre
site has also commenced. Plenty to do at the
moment!
Community Engagement Sub Committee
Vice President
Mr. Bruce Laidlaw
Mrs. Georgie Leeming
Members
Mr. Dan Pekin
Mrs. Karen Rees
Mrs. Di Austin
Ms. Mardi Johns
Mr. Geoff Barcham
Executive
Administration
Mrs. Sabrina Watt
Centre Contacts...
Centre Manager
Lisa Hutchins
From Left: Simone Aiken,
We are seeking one or two community members to Hayley McQueen (WUC) and
volunteer some time to sit on one of our
Lisa Hutchins discussing the
subcommittees that meets four times each year
upgrade to the family centre
for approximately one hour. We are seeking
yard.
Clinical Nurse
Coordinator
Ann Vaughan
Community Services
Coordinator
Lyn Iredell
Administration
Coordinator
Jodie Russell
positive, community partnership minded people
& Risk
who have links to other Balmoral and District organisations that are interested in Quality
Coordinator
having input into how the Bush Nursing Centre partners within and outside of
Anita Weaver
our community and are prepared to have active input into this. Please contact
Visit us online at
me, or alternatively Sabrina Watt at the Centre if you have an interest.
Lisa Hutchins
Centre Manager
Winners of our 2014 Staff Awards—
Jodie Russell (Above and Beyond) and
Tallie Talay (Quality of Care)
PO Box 20 BALMORAL, Vic 3407
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March
SERVICE CALENDAR
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat Sun
1
2
3
PAG > Lunch at the
Centre Mystery trip to
local bull sale
9
4
16
PAG > Lunch at the
Centre, St. Patrick’s Day
Diabetes Educator
10:20am—2:50pm
23
PAG > Lunch at the
Centre, visit to the
School
WDHS Psychologist
9am—3:30pm
30
PAG > Lunch & Movie
in Hamilton, leave
Centre at 11am
Dr. Slabbert
(via video link)
Pathology 9—11am $4
Dr. Prozesky & Dr. Yuan
2—4:45pm
10
CENTRE CLOSED
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
5
11
17
Pathology 9—11am $4
Dr. Prozesky & Dr. Yuan
2—4:45pm
24
Pathology 9—11am $4
Dr. Coulson & Dr. Yang
10am—4:45pm
Pathology 9—11am $4
Wimmera Field Days
Leave Centre at 9am
12
M&CHN
9:30—11:30am
Pathology 9—11am $4
Podiatrist
10:20am—2:50pm
Dr. Coulson & Dr. Yang
10am—4:45pm
Trip to Portland, Vern
McCallum photos
6
18
Continence Nurse
9:30am—12:30pm
Dr. Slabbert
(via video link)
25
M&CHN
9:30—11:30am
Podiatrist
10:20am—2:50pm
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
28
29
Community Bus >
Horsham Leave
Centre at 10am
Cost $10
Pathology 9—11am $4
Men's Shed 1:30pm
19
Pathology 9—11am $4
Men's Shed 1:30pm
26
Community Bus/
Country Music >
Horsham Leave
Centre at 10am
27
Pathology 9—11am $4
Men's Shed 1:30pm
31
Pathology 9—11am $4
Dr. Yuan 2—4:45pm
Visiting Services...
Doctors:
Dr. Jan Slabbert (virtual consultation)
Alternate Wednesdays
Dr Brian Coulson & Dr. Kenny Yang (registrar)
Alternate Tuesdays
Dr. Greta Prozesky & Dr. Steve Yuan (registrar)
Alternate Tuesdays
Dr. Kate Graham: on maternity leave until further notice
WDHS Psychologist - Angela O’Brien: One Monday per month
Maternal & Child Health Nurse (M&CHN): 2nd and 4th Wed
Diabetes Educator - Megan McLeish: One Monday per month
Optometrist - Glenn Howell: May & October
Podiatry: Two visits per month.
Masseur - Darce Penrose: Available for appointments on
Thursdays. Ph: 5583 1502 or 0428 831 502
Continence Nurse - Annabelle Wilson: 3rd Thurs month
Dental Prosthetist - Andrew Bolwell: To be confirmed
After Hours Health Advice...
National Nurse on Call
Is a phone service that provides immediate, expert
health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Call 1300 60 60 24 for the cost
of a local call from anywhere in Victoria
COLERAINE MEDICAL CENTRE
NON URGENT OUTPATIENTS will be seen by the
doctor on call Saturdays, Sundays & Public
Holidays at 9am. Clinic phone 5553 2045 will be
answered by a triage nurse after hours.
HAMILTON MEDICAL GROUP
After Hours Clinic Service 8pm weeknights
Clinic open 4pm Saturdays.
Sundays & Public Holidays 10am & 4pm
AH: 5572 2612
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HEALTH PROMOTION
Blood Pressure (high) – Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) means that your blood is pumping at a higher pressure than normal
through your arteries. This can contribute to a number of diseases including heart disease, kidney
failure or stroke. Hypertension usually produces no symptoms. Hereditary factors, obesity, a diet high in
salt, smoking and a lack of physical activity can all contribute to
hypertension.
Blood pressure readings are a combination of two measurements.
These are:
Systolic – Is the highest pressure against the arteries as the heart
pumps. The normal systolic pressure is usually between 110 and
130mmHg.
Diastolic – is the pressure against the arteries as the heart relaxes and fills with blood. The normal
diastolic pressure is usually between 70 and 80mmHg.
Most people with hypertension feel okay!
Hypertension usually does not produce any symptoms, because the organs of
the body can resist high blood pressure for a long time. That’s why it’s
important to have regular medical examinations to make sure your blood
pressure isn’t creeping up as you grow older.
Find us at the Show
The BBNC Nurses will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar checks at the
Balmoral Show again this year. We look forward to seeing you at our stand.
Flu Vax 2015
The Department of Health & Human Services have advised a delay in the delivery of this
years Flu Vax stocks. The 2015 dose should be available by late March.
Di McLean & Kim Dufty
Health Promotion
PLANNED ACTIVITY GROUP
Volunteers of the month went to Beth and Nancye. They both helped out
over the month of February on a very regular basis, as Heather and I were
coming and going. A very special thank you to Beth and Nancye for their
time and support to the BBNC PAG program.
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For the movie afternoon we watched “The Horse Whisperer”. After a
devastating riding accident, a young girl and her beloved horse are both left
with serious physical and emotional scars. This was a long movie, but
everyone enjoyed the story of The Horse Whisperer.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day we made chocolates using different moulds.
Once again under the guidance of Nanyce and Beth. Everyone was able to
go home with a box of homemade Chocolates.
Pancakes were on the menu for the afternoon, we tried different pancake
mixtures and different toppings, this was a fun afternoon with lots to eat
and enjoy.
If you’ve ended up overindulging during the month, don’t despair. Get back on
track and put it down to a great month.
Chinese New Year celebrations recognised this year as the year of the Sheep/
Goat
Goat comes 8th in the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox,
Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
According to Chinese astrology, each year (starting from Chinese New Year) is associated with an
animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. For example 2015 is a year of the Goat.
Lucky Colours: brown, red, purple
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7
Lucky Flowers: carnation, primrose
Year of Birth: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Projects continue at the Men’s Shed each week. The men travelled to Coleraine on the 19 th February to
the opening of the new Coleraine’s Men’s Shed building. This was a chance to catch up with other
members and to share ideas. After a meal at the Coleraine Hotel it
Lyn Iredell & Heather Smith
was back to work at Balmoral’s Men’s Shed.
Community Services
March Program…
Monday 2nd ~ Lunch at the Centre then a mystery trip to a
local bull sale
Thursday 5th ~ Wimmera Field Days, leave the Centre at 9am
Monday 9th ~ LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY, CENTRE CLOSED
Tuesday 10th ~ Trip to Portland to see the cruise ship Pacific Pearl &
visit Vern McCallum Gallery
Monday 16th ~ Lunch at the Centre. Wear a touch of green for
St. Patricks Day
Monday 23rd ~ Lunch at the Centre then a visit to the school
Monday 30th ~ Lunch and Movie in Hamilton, Leave the Centre at 11am
Men's Shed…
Thursday 5th March
Wimmera Field Days
Thursday 12th March
Thursday19th March
Thursday 26th March
Thursday 2nd April
LIVE ACTIVE
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Sunny weather, crystal clear water and many, many laughs
have all contributed to the success of our swimming program.
We kicked off on the 6th January with the weather being very
kind, had a week off then threw ourselves neck deep into the
water the following week. If you have never been to a water
exercise class, I highly encourage you to do so. Not only will
you receive a great cardio workout, but you might be surprised
by the strength training benefits you can gain from using the
water as resistance. Because of the buoyancy of the water,
working out in the pool provides a perfect medium for those
who must avoid high impact exercise. Water exercises make it
easier for those who suffer from arthritis or for those who find
land-based exercises to be too high impact for their joints.
A few things you may not know about exercising in water……..

Your exercise heart rate will be lower in the water
compared to doing land-based exercises. This effect is due to
the buoyancy and cooling effects of the water.
 Water aerobics allows for a greater range of motion,
therefore, helping us with flexibility.
 Because of the water's natural resistance, it helps us build
greater muscle tone and endurance.
Please contact the Centre for more information on how to
join.
Tallie Talay Live Active
ATTENTION - MEN ONLY
Strength Training
Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 8.30pm - $3 entry
Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm
Cost: $5 per session
Venue: Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre
At the Balmoral swimming pool
For more information contact Tallie Talay at the Centre
Self paced—swim as you please
Balmoral Playgroup
Playgroup will be starting at the Bush Nursing Centre for
term one on Tuesday the 3rd of February in the Family
Centre rooms. We meet every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30
(not during school holidays). Open for all ages– just bring
a piece of fruit and a gold coin donation. This is a great
way to meet other mums around the area and a chance for
little ones to interact!
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For more information please phone Anne on 0407 990 662
or check out Balmoral Playgroup on Facebook or the
BBNC website www.balmoralbnc.com.au
under “Our Services”
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
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We are 5 weeks into our year already! I have been so surprised on how well all the children have
settled in. We have a large number of one and two year olds this year and the care and understanding
they have for each other is fantastic to see.
Children begin to show concern and care towards others -Community
The children have loved exploring our ice and sea
creature tubs. Many children help get the ice out of the
freezer each morning and have made this a part of their
routine to settle in for the day.
Children use effective routines to help make
predicted transitions smoothly. –Identity
The children were very eager to help weed the
garden, they all worked cooperatively along side each
other to collect the weeds and put them in the bag. We
even found a few ladybirds!
Children cooperate and collaborate with others.
-Wellbeing Children express wonder and interest in their
environment. -Learning
We were absolutely delighted to have some men do
some work on the roads around our centre.
Tractors and machinery is currently a huge interest of
many of the children so it was so terrific to have something so
appropriate come right to our back door! As you could
imagine this sparked lots of conversation around what each
machine does and the sounds they make.
Children can convey and construct messages with purpose and
confidence– Communication
We have also been very busy making our display for the Balmoral show, please keep an eye out
for our display. -Community
I will be taking leave for the month of March and Rebekah will be working as the
Team leader in my absence.
I’m very pleased to say that we only have one afternoon place left on a Monday. If you are
interested in booking your child into care please give me a call on: 0448 980 027.
Simone Aitken
Childcare Team Leader