Health

Mallacoota and Cann River win Youth Recovery Grants

31/08/2021

29 August 2021: The Mallacoota & Cann River Children and Youth Working Group welcomes the news that the Victorian Government through Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) supported by the Commonwealth Disaster Funding Arrangements (DRFA) will support a much-needed Youth Recovery Officer position for Mallacoota and Cann River. The BRV grant will provide $439,326 over 2 years, to […]

“There is nothing that can prepare you for the full force of a raging bushfire.”

27/01/2021

Dr April Armstrong’s log, December 31, at 1.33 PM It is 12 months today since the Mallacoota bushfires. A big thank you to all the BFD members, Practice Managers and Owners who assisted with the post-fire efforts. Super thanks to Dr Adam Hill for donating his piloting skills and plane to move staff in and […]

Ashes to Music report

27/01/2021

Our Creative Recovery response had a simple idea at its heart: bringing people together through the sharing and making of art and story. We called it “Ashes to Music“. All activities are free and access open to all. The grant amount was Au$24, 938 and combined with in-kind and cash support from CHIRF,amounted to Au$38, […]

Mallacoota Phase II

18/12/2020

Mallacoota Medical Critical Care & Treatment Centre Plans. Existing Clinic and Newly Constructed Medical Centre (Jun 2019) Phase II – Site development plan (Nov 2020) Phase II – Ground Floor Plan (Nov 2020) Phase II – Look and Feel (Nov 2020)

Mallacoota Sustainable Energy Study

18/12/2020

This is a study for consideration by the client parties SP AusNet, East Gippsland Shire Council and the Mallacoota Sustainable Energy Group. The client parties have no obligation to proceed with the recommendations provided, in whole or in part by this study.

Annual Report 2019-20

17/11/2020

This Financial year sees CHIRF move from a small charity supporting the Medical Centre to a major operation within the community.

Remote Community pitches Bold 3-year Health Plan

04/09/2019

4 Sep 2019: Following its annual general meeting, the Mallacoota Community Health Infrastructure & Resilience Fund Inc’s (CHIRF) Dr Cosgrave unveiled its three year strategy draft strategy for managing health priorities for the remote region. It proposes a three-year focus to grow its local health and medical workforce, consolidating after hours medical support and expanding its current premises for more health programs and over-night stays for visiting specialists.

Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Launches in Mallacoota

06/08/2019

6 August 2019: Following a successful pilot program the Mallacoota Medical Centre is pleased to be able to offer the Mallacoota Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service. Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program designed to assist people in achieving their best heart and lung health. It is essentially an education and exercise program specifically tailored for those with heart […]

Medical Centre Lease Renewed as MIAC and CHIRF Plan New Alliance

03/07/2019

11 June 2019: Following a recent review, the Committee of Mallacoota Inlet Aged Care (MIAC) is delighted to announce that the lease for its property that houses the Mallacoota Medical Centre (MMC) had been extended for another three years based on the roll over provisions in the contract. “The roll-over of the lease offers the […]

MIAC-CHIRF medical centre program receives Government grant

03/07/2019

5 June 2019: The Mallacoota Medical Centre MIAC-CHIRF consortium is delighted to announce the Gippsland Primary Health Network (GPHN) has agreed to fund CHIRFs extended health program under its new Medical Centre for another two years. The grant is worth some $85,000 for the next three years. This adds to the $330,000 received from the Federal […]

After Hours returns to Mallacoota

14/12/2018

Provisions for after hours call outs – CHIRF tackles a long standing gap in medical services by negotiating for a new deal on 24 hour – 7 day GP/nurse support. This saves on unnecessary ambulance or other means of accessing essential services.

CHIRF wins health grant

02/10/2018

Tuesday 1 Oct 2018: The remote towns of Mallacoota, Gypsy Point, Genoa and Cann River, Far East Gippsland, Victoria are celebrating receiving $136,864 to support the development and implementation of additional health services through Mallacoota’s local G.P. medical clinic led by Dr Sara Renwick-Lau. As part of its Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant program, […]