DPV Health

08/09/2025

Today is World Physiotherapy Day! 🤾‍♂️🎾⚽🏋️‍♀️

Acknowledging the vital role of physiotherapists in enhancing health and quality of life.

The 2025 theme, 'Healthy Ageing', emphasises the importance of staying active and independent as we grow older. Physiotherapists support older adults through evidence-based care that helps prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, maintain mobility, and promote participation in community life.

The day highlights the contribution of physiotherapy to ensuring people can age with health, dignity, and independence.

The Physiotherapy team at DPV Health offer 1-1 consultations as well as many exercise groups in Northwestern Melbourne.

To book an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists call 1300 234 263 (select option 4).

07/09/2025

Malnutrition Week Australia and New Zealand (MWANZ) starts this week!

Malnutrition Week aims to bring much-needed attention to the staggering rates of in Australian and New Zealand communities and healthcare settings.

Up to 1 in 4 older adults are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

Anyone can play a role in identifying malnutrition. A referral to a dietitian can then provide the client with individualised nutrition education and goals aiming to reduce malnutrition, improve energy and strength, leading to an improvement in quality of life and ability to participate in everyday activities.

To book in with a DPV Health registered dietitian call 1300 234 263 (select option 4).

04/09/2025

DPV Health (DPVH) is proud to release it’s 2024/25 Impact Statement

The impact statement demonstrates DPVH’s reach across the community and how we have impacted the health and wellbeing of local people over the last twelve months.

Highlights include:

✅47,500 clients supported in total, being a 15% increase over the previous year
✅From 857 client survey responses
✅88% reported a favourable experience that met their needs
✅83% clients report DPV Health helps keep them out of hospital
✅84% clients report DPV Health helps them stay connected to community
✅Over 5,000 children assisted, including Early Childhood Therapy, Children’s Autism, Community Asthma, Dental and Youth Programs
✅5 new dental chairs opened in Craigieburn
✅4,426 clients supported with bulk billing and/or low cost GP Services
✅> 500 women supported through Women’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Hubs
✅13% increase in people supported through Mental Illness & Community Services programs
✅31% increase in Family Violence support services provided
✅41% growth in vulnerable elderly clients accessing Aged Care Assist
✅Aged Care Single Assessment System Service commenced
✅600 community engagement & participation activities undertaken
✅97 Community Advisors and 3 new advisory groups
✅25% increase in feedback volume

To view the digital version of the 2024/25 impact statement visit:https://www.dpvhealth.org.au/app/uploads/2025/09/Impact-Statement_Pages-V3_Digital-1.pdf

03/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the DPV Health Women's Health Matters webinar today. We hope you found the information shared in the session regarding Family Planning & STIs useful.

If you need further information about DPV Health Women's Health services or would like to make a booking for a service, please call 1300 234 263 (select Option 1 for Medical), or visit www.dpvhealth.org.au/medical to book online.

For those who couldn't make it to today's session, we missed you and hope you can join us at the next session on Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Our Women's Health Nurses' Team and Dr Vaishali Bhalerao (GP, Gynaecologist & Obstetrician) will share invaluable information on the significant topic of Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain.

Register for Session 2: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454945

You can view a recording of today's session on Family Planning & STIs, as well as the supporting presentation slides: www.dpvhealth.org.au/sexual-and-reproductive-health

01/09/2025

Last week DPV Health celebrated Wear It Purple Day 2025!

This year's theme 'Bold Voices, Bright Futures' places emphasis on the importance of personal expression and individuality for LGBTQIA+ youth.

The day is intended to unite LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to shine a glorious light on the thousands of schools, community organisations, universities, and workplaces that are coming together to create a more inclusive future for all Australians.

By wearing purple, Australians demonstrate to rainbow young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming.

As a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation, DPV Health is advocating for and providing quality healthcare for LGBTIQA+ communities - Ensuring our services are inclusive, safe and friendly for all.

01/09/2025

Womens Health Week 1st - 5th September 2025!

This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’ and each day we're focusing on a different health topic to help women prioritise their health and wellbeing. Aiming to support courageous health conversations, tackle taboos, and help every woman make the best choices for themselves.

To celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025, DPV Health are hosting a series of three Women’s Health Webinars for the community, focusing on common women’s health topics.

The topics include:
Session 1: Family Planning and STIs
Session 2: Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
Session 3: Perimenopause & Menopause

To register for this weeks webinar visit: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454945

To book an appointment with the DPV Health Women’s Health Clinic, call 1300 234 263 and press 1 for medical.

To learn more about Women's Health Week head to: www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week

26/08/2025

Join our first Women’s Health Webinar to celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025!

This week's session, hosted by Dr Vaishali Bhalerao (GP, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist) and DPV Health Women’s Health Nurses’ Team will cover a range of information on Family Planning and STIs.

Including:
- Menstruation
- Contraception
- Medical Termination
- STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

To register visit: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454945

At DPV Health we support women, girls and gender diverse people of all ages on their lifelong health journey. We offer a variety of services and...

25/08/2025

DPV Health offer Acupuncture treatment at our Mill Park Medical Centre.

Acupuncture is a practice used in traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself.

To book an initial appointment with Dr Wen Yu, call 1300 234 263 and select medical.

To learn more about Acupuncture at DPV Health visit: www.dpvhealth.org.au/acupuncture

21/08/2025

Mental Health First Aid Day was celebrated this week – a reminder that every conversation can truly make a difference.

The power of a mental health first aid conversation lies in its ability to provide support, reduce stigma, and facilitate early intervention for those experiencing a mental health problem. At DPV Health, we are proud to share our employees have the opportunity to become Qualified Mental Health First Aiders.

We are currently exploring avenues to offer the training to members of the DPV Health Community Advisory Network, giving them practical skills to support their own community groups. With a longer term aim to establish pathways to enable opportunities for trusteed community leaders to become accredited Mental Health First Aid trainers.

With the right knowledge and support, every conversation is an opportunity to make a difference. Let's

Learn more: www.mhfa.com.au/our-day

20/08/2025

At DPV Health we support women, girls and gender diverse people of all ages on their lifelong health journey. We offer a variety of services and health promotion aimed at increasing access to services for women, especially those with significant health complexities and experiences of violence.

To celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025, DPV Health are hosting a series of three Women’s Health Webinars for the community, focusing on common women’s health topics.

The topics include:

- Session 1: Family Planning (menstruation, contraception, medical termination etc) and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
- Session 2: Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
- Session 3: Perimenopause & Menopause

The Webinars will be hosted by:

- Dr Vaishali Bhalerao – GP, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at DPV Health
- DPV Health Women’s Health Nurses’ Team

To learn more or register visit: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454945

13/08/2025

DPV Health was pleased to welcome Basem Abdo Federal Member for Calwell on his recent inaugural visit to DPV Health’s Medical & Community Health Centre in Broadmeadows.

The tour enabled DPV Health to provide an important briefing to Mr Abdo on much needed services and facilities to support the fast-growing Calwell electorate.

Establishment of an Urgent Care Clinic in Broadmeadows
Capital funding to support the expansion of DPV Health’s Medical & Community Health Centre.

DPV Health CEO Don Tidbury said “The Broadmeadows community deserves the same access to high quality primary care services and facilities as the rest of Melbourne. Concerningly, Broadmeadows did not feature in the Federal Government’s recent announcement on 50 new Urgent Care Clinics to be established across Australia (whilst many more socially advantaged locations did). It’s time to put people before politics and for the Federal Government to stand up and make these much needed investments in the Broadmeadows community”.

11/08/2025

Celebrating Another Great Year at DPV Health!

A special morning tea was conducted across all of DPV Health’s 19 sites recently to celebrate the fantastic year that 2024/25 was:

✅ 47,000 clients supported, 15% up on LY

✅ New services for Women’s Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Dental, Vulnerable Children, Aged Care, Chronic Disease

✅ $9 million in growth: GP Clinics, Disability, Family Violence, Mental Health, Children’s Programs, Aged Care Assessment

✅ High client experience and employee engagement results

✅ 80% of leaders promoted internally

✅ Three leadership development programs conducted

✅ 50 DPV Health Excellence Awards presented

✅ Substantial investments in digital health and site infrastructure

✅ Sustainable operating surplus achieved

✅ 2024 Premier’s Primary Health Service of the Year Award (VPHA)

✅ 2024 Excellence in Multicultural Community Health Award (VPHA)

✅ 2025 City of Whittlesea “Community Contribution Award” and “Business of the Year Award”