The Benalla Drought Outreach Service is a well-known and respected service provided by Delatite Community Health Service and supported by Benalla Rural City.
Benalla Drought Outreach Service DHS Presentation June 2009.pdf (0.18 MB) - Last modified 25th June 2009 Benalla Drought Outreach Service Report May 2009.pdf (0.93 MB) - Last modified 24th June 2009This newsletter is intended to provide up-to-date information to assist organisations involved in drought response.
Hume Region Drought Newsletter March08.pdf (0.16 MB) - Last modified 8th May 2008 HRDWG Newsletter Issue 4.pdf (0.06 MB) - Last modified 27th February 2007 Hume Region Newsletter Sept08.pdf (0.44 MB) - Last modified 16th October 2008 Hume Region Drought Newsletter May08.pdf (0.93 MB) - Last modified 16th October 2008 Hume Region Drought Newsletter April08.pdf (0.33 MB) - Last modified 8th May 2008 Newsletter July08.pdf (0.52 MB) - Last modified 11th September 2008The vision statement for the Central Hume PCP is that people in our communities will be better informed, engaged and enjoy healthier lives as a result of our collaboration in planning and delivering health and community services.
In line with this vision, our response to the health issues regarding the continuing drought will be coordinated. With the added stress of bushfires in our region, the need for a coordinated response from our health services is paramount.
The Leadership group of Central Hume PCP has appointed the Middle Years platform as the coordinating arm for all Drought activities for the PCP. From this platform Drought activities will be coordinated, including the collection point for the numerous and varied drought activities.
We are currently collating this information. In the meantime please use the following links to obtain related information.
As part of CHPCP the distribution of 'Sustaining Community Wellbeing in Drought' funds, North East Division of General Practice will be encouraging General Practitioners in the Central Hume PCP catchment to be part of community events where Health Checks are to be offered.
GP Engagement in Community Health Events.pdf (0.21 MB) - Last modified 6th April 2009 GP Request Form.pdf (0.09 MB) - Last modified 6th April 2009The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments have announced the availability of a Clean-up and Restoration Grant of up to $3,000 for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations effected by the significant fire events in Gippsland and North East Victoria.
A supplementary grant of up to $12,000 can be applied for separately or as part of a combined grant/loan.
Concessional loans are also available to primary producers and small businesses whose properties have suffered loss or damage as a result of the direct impact of bushfires in the 2006/07 fire season regardless of the location of the fire event.
Householders whose principal residence has been lost or damaged are also eligible to apply. Voluntary not-for-profit organisations which have suffered physical damage as a result of bushfire may also be considered for a concessional loan.
Further information for not-for-profit organisations can be obtained from Rural Finance. The Clean-up and Restoration Grants and Bushfire Assistance Loans are being administered by Rural Finance.
