Portland District Health

26/10/2025

Occupational Therapy Week - 27 October to 2 November

OT Week is an annual celebration of occupational therapy, held to recognise the profession and the positive impact occupational therapists (OTs) have on individuals, communities, and society by helping people participate in meaningful daily activities.

For more information about Occupational Therapy visit https://otaus.com.au/

Or for information on the Occupational Therapy Services provided by PDH visit https://pdh.net.au/services_list/Occupational-Therapy/

24/10/2025

Community Food Access Survey 📝

The Health Promotion Team at Portland District Health are currently investigating food security in the Glenelg Shire and are interested to hear community experiences regarding accessing affordable and appropriate food.

Complete our short survey and have the option to go into the draw to receive a $100 voucher to a local supermarket of your choice.

Responses will help local organisations understand how we can make it easier for community members to access food.

This survey will take approx. 5 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.
This survey will be open from 15th September – 21st November 2025.

The survey can be completed online via the QR code below, or the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2bdTTfFMREOVZdjKDoCbQeD0peDPsRpIr6XCXr0yqURURU5WOFM3MUNPQjlOSlgyTE5LT0hYRUJSQS4u

If you have any questions, or what like a paper copy of the survey, please contact the Health Promotion Team at Portland District Health on 5522 1197 or at healthpromotion.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au

24/10/2025

Active Her Way - Glenelg Shire’s week celebrating women and girls in sport and active recreation! 💜

🗓Running 24–30 November 2025, the program will showcase free or low-cost activities for women and girls to get moving, connect with others, and try something new in a supportive environment.

We are still welcoming activity providers and local clubs to get involved. We’d love to hear from you! 🏋️‍♀️

📝 To provide an activity or session for the program, please submit your Expression of Interest as soon as possible here: https://forms.office.com/r/edN2M88QTu

✨ Stay tuned for more updates and the calendar of events soon!

Please contact recreation@glenelg.vic.gov.au for more information.

Portland District Health

21/10/2025

Fresh Food Swap 🥬🍋💐

Swap and share homegrown produce every Thursday at the Portland Library, 10am-12pm.

Fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds, seedlings, jams and chutneys, flowers, eggs, honey and recipes are all welcome! Give what you can and take what you need. No money exchanged.

🌟𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬?🌟
Between 1 June and 30 September this year we held 𝟭𝟳 food swap events with 𝟯𝟭𝟲 attendees.

An impressive amount of food has been generously swapped and shared:
• 126kg vegetables
• 183kg fruit
• 8 baked goods
• 78 bulbs/tubers
• 5 bags coffee grounds
• 73 seedlings, plants and cuttings
• 20 bunches flowers
• 151 bunches herbs
• 79 jars jams, relishes and pickles
• 39 packets seeds
• 90 supplies and tools
• 2 other items

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Promotion Team at healthpromotion.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au or 5522 1197

19/10/2025

Infection Prevention and Control Week - 19 to 25 October highlights the importance of preventing infections.

The theme for IPC Week 2025 is "A proactive approach to IPC: Identify the risk, Protect patients and the workforce, Control the spread of infection".

Everyone has a role in the prevention and control of infections in health care. By washing your hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer when you come for an appointment or visit family or friends, you will be doing your part to help prevent infection.

Of course, we are here to treat you if you are unwell, but please stay home and don't visit loved ones if you are sick.

For more information please visit, https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/infection-prevention-and-control-week

17/10/2025

World Menopause Day - 18 October 2025
Is celebrated to raise awareness about the menopause and the support options available to improve women's health and well-being.
Australian women have identified menopause as a top health issue. While 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause, there is still limited discussion about its impact or treatments, making women less likely to seek help.

Menopause management can be complex. That is why Jean Hailes has information and resources dedicated to help women navigate menopause.
Please visit https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/about/world-menopause-month?R6wF9AvbqY=5EDC938B6A0CA9B2F1A6151EB032962B

15/10/2025

Free pads and tampons now available at Portland District Health

Pads and tampons are a necessity, not a luxury. People should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need them.

As part of the Victorian Government’s Free Pads and Tampons in Public Places initiative, PDH now has two vending machines providing free access to these period products.

Find them at:
• Urgent Care Centre toilet
• Public toilet on ground floor (outside dental clinic)

📍For more information, or to find other vending machine locations visit: www.freepadsandtampons.vic.gov.au

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

Fresh Food Swap 🥬🍋💐

Swap and share homegrown produce every Thursday at the Portland Library, 10am-12pm.

Fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds, seedlings, jams and chutneys, flowers, eggs, honey and recipes are all welcome!

Give what you can and take what you need. No money exchanged.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Promotion Team at healthpromotion.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au or 5522 1197

13/10/2025

Allied health professionals provide essential care for people of all ages including children, older people, people with chronic illnesses or mental ill-health, and those experiencing disability.
Allied health professionals:

Diagnose: Help identify health conditions
Treat: Provide care for a range of conditions and illnesses
Prevent: Help prevent conditions from developing
Rehabilitate: Help patients recover from injuries or illnesses

Visit https://www.ahpa.com.au/allied-health-professions for information on the various allied health professions available.

For information on the different services provided by PDH please visit https://pdh.net.au/services-programs/