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Rainbow Tick Celebration

DPV Health celebrates Rainbow Tick certification to mark LGBTIQ inclusion

DPV Health is proud to announce that we have achieved Rainbow Tick certification. This independent national certification recognises the organisation’s inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer/questioning (LGBTIQ) clients, employees and volunteers.

The Rainbow Tick Accreditation Program assesses organisations against standards developed by Rainbow Health Victoria. The accreditation assures LGBTIQ clients that DPV Health is committed to constantly improving the quality of care and service delivery for their community.

The certification is particularly important, because LGBTIQ people may face difficulties in accessing health services, compared to other Victorians. This is in part due to stigma and people’s concerns that their identity may not be affirmed and valued in healthcare settings.

On 25 March, all DPV Health employees came together in an internal company event to celebrate the Rainbow Tick Accreditation, with special guests, Ro Allen, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities and Simon Ruth, CEO of Thorn and Harbour.

 

Speaking at the event, Simon Ruth, CEO, Thorn and Harbour said, “It is incredibly important for services like DPV Health to put up the Rainbow Tick; to go through the effort to allow LGBTIQ people to feel welcome.”

Commissioner Ro Allen handed over the Rainbow Tick certificate to Don Tidbury, CEO, DPV Health, and in talking about the significance of this achievement for the LGBTIQ community said, What you’ve done today is allow so many people in the northern regions and all the local governments that you cover to be able to have the choice and know that when they go in, they won’t be discriminated against.”

Obtaining Rainbow Tick certification is a step forward that both highlights and improves DPV Health’s ability to welcome and serve the LGBTIQ community.

In recent years, DPV Health has participated in several initiatives to improve LGBTIQ inclusion in our services and in the broader community. We are part of the Pride in the North Network, a group of local health organisations committed to providing inclusive services in Melbourne’s north.

The ‘You Are Who You Say You Are: DPV Needs Analysis’ was the first study of LGBTIQ needs in northern Melbourne. The report includes recommendations on support services, awareness and training required to improve services for LGBTIQ people.

DPV Health has implemented inclusion and diversity training that includes a module featuring the perspectives of LGBTIQ people. Our Inclusion Strategy, which guides the organisation on providing inclusive services, identifies the LGBTIQ community as one of the priority communities.

Don Tidbury, CEO DPV Health said, “To achieve Rainbow Tick certification on top of the hugely demanding COVID year is nothing less than amazing. Most importantly, over time it will make an enormous difference to the lives of LGBTIQ people in outer Northern Melbourne.”

Along with celebrations, DPV Health is committed to providing inclusive services as well as advocating for the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ communities.

Click here to learn more about our upcoming events and initiatives, or email us at populationhealth@dpvhealth.org.au to find out how you can get involved.

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day – 20th March 2021

Be Proud Of Your Mouth.

Good oral health can help you live a longer, healthier life. And that is something worth taking action for.

Aside from being the main entry point for the virus that causes COVID 19, your mouth is also the first organ to be exposed to infections like the flu.

This World Oral Health Day, let’s take a look at some diet and hygiene practices that will help keep your mouth and body healthy and safe.

 

Good dental hygiene routine

Having a basic routine in place to take care of your mouth can have a positive impact on your general health and wellbeing.

  • Wash hands with soap and water before brushing your teeth
  • Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day
  • Use a fluoride toothpaste
  • Floss at least once a day
  • Do not rinse with water straight after brushing
  • Replace your toothbrush every three months

Diet plays an important part

Along with a dental hygiene routine, a well-balanced, low-in-sugar diet can help with good oral health.

Studies show that sugar is the number one cause of tooth decay (dental caries), which like most oral health conditions can be prevented.

You can stay alert and monitor your diet by practicing the following-

  • Avoid eating sugary snacks and treats between meals
  • Favour water as your main drink
  • Prepare and follow a well-balanced diet low in sugar and high in fruits and veggies
  • Avoid ‘empty calorie’ sources like soda, juice, energy and sports drinks
  • While grocery shopping, beware of sugars added to food and drinks

It’s all connected!

Our oral health is connected to the wellbeing of our body. Good oral health can help you live a longer, healthier life.

  • Oral cancer – Taking good care of your mouth, reducing the intake of tobacco and alcohol, can help with reducing the chances of oral cancer.
  • Diabetes – One small, but effective way of controlling diabetes is practicing good oral hygiene.
  • Cardiovascular diseases – Taking good care of your heart starts with taking good care of your teeth and gums.
  • Respiratory diseases – Dental infections can be linked to higher risk of pneumonia. So keep your mouth clean, and get regular dental check-ups.
  • Preterm babies – Gum diseases can also be associated with higher risk of preterm and low-birthweight babies.

How can a dentist help?

Most oral health conditions are preventable and can be treated in their early stages. Regularly visiting a general dentist can help you with that. The dentist will:

  • Examine your teeth, gums and mouth
  • Educate you on healthy oral hygiene habits
  • Provide any necessary treatment
  • Work with you to help maintain your oral and general health

Download the Oral Care Fact Sheet

DPV Health Dental Clinics

With the help of DPV Health, you can have Your Dental Care, Your Way!

Get access to affordable private dental, public dental, and emergency dental today.

For more information on DPV Health’s dental services click here.

New Affordable Dental services at DPV Health, Epping Dental Clinic

We make dentistry affordable without sacrificing quality of care. Our dentist have extensive experience in dental care and you will receive the highest quality of care and service.

For a limited time offer we are offering:

$99 Check-up & Clean (normally $151)

Includes:
  • Full check-up
  • Thorough Clean & Polish
  • Oral Health Plan & Advice
One-off use only.
Whether you are a new patient or an existent public patient you can now take advantage of low-cost dental on general dentistry without the waiting period.

For more information on Affordable Private Dental Services click here or call 1300 234 263

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Rainbow Tick Accreditation

DPV Health achieves Rainbow Tick certification to mark LGBTIQ inclusion

DPV Health is proud to announce that it has achieved Rainbow Tick certification. This independent national certification recognises the organisation’s inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer/questioning (LGBTIQ) clients, employees and volunteers.

The Rainbow Tick Accreditation Program assesses organisations against standards developed by Rainbow Health Victoria. The accreditation assures LGBTIQ service users that DPV Health is committed to constantly improving the quality of care and service delivery for their community.

The certification is particularly important, because LGBTIQ people may face difficulties in accessing health services, compared to other Victorians. This is in part due to stigma and people’s concerns that their identity may not be affirmed and valued in healthcare settings.

Obtaining Rainbow Tick certification is a step forward that both highlights and improves DPV Health’s ability to welcome and serve the LGBTIQ community.

In recent years, DPV Health has run several initiatives to improve LGBTIQ inclusion in our services and in the broader community. We are part of the Pride in the North Network, a group of local health organisations committed to providing inclusive services in Melbourne’s north.

The ‘You Are Who You Say You Are: DPV Needs Analysis’ was the first study of LGBTIQ needs in Northern Melbourne. The report includes recommendations on support services, awareness and training required to improve services for LGBTIQ people.

DPV Health has implemented inclusion and diversity training that includes a module featuring the perspectives of LGBTIQ people. Our Inclusion Strategy, which guides the organisation on providing inclusive services, identifies the LGBTIQ community as one of the priority communities.

All DPV Health sites display Safe Space signages highlighting our inclusiveness for all communities, including LGBTIQ. Following our Rainbow Tick Accreditation, we will now plan to display the Rainbow Tick signage to specifically welcome LGBTIQ service users.

Don Tidbury CEO DPV Health said, “To achieve Rainbow Tick certification on top of the hugely demanding COVID year is nothing less than amazing. Most importantly, over time it will make an enormous difference to the lives of LGBTIQ people in outer Northern Melbourne.”

For more information click here.

You Are Who You Say You Are – LGBTIQ Forum

This International Transgender Day of Visibility, DPV Health and City of Whittlesea are hosting an online forum for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) community and allies.

Learn about a recent needs analysis completed with our local LGBTIQ community and how we can work together to improve community wellbeing.

Key Speaker: Jac Tomlins – Member of the Victorian Ministerial LGBTI Task Force Health and Human Services Working Group; Founding member of the Rainbow Families Council (now Rainbow Families Victoria); Leading advocate in the campaign for Marriage Equality.

Join us online!

Date: Wednesday 31st March 2021 (International Transgender Day of Visibility)
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom (you will be emailed the Zoom link upon registration)
How to register: Click here to register

 

Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of participants is important to us. The in-person and online events are safe and accessible places for all members of the LGBTIQ community. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to be a part of this event. If you have additional access needs or dietary requirements, please email populationhealth@dpvhealth.org.au

 

Health and Harmony

 

Everyone, no matter their background or life experience, deserves to exercise their right to fully participate in society and access appropriate, respectful health care.

DPV Health is committed to providing targeted, culturally appropriate and inclusive services to all the population groups in its catchment area. It is a fundamental right of every individual to have equal opportunity to participate and contribute to society.

DPV Health provides processes that enable and empower diverse populations contribute not just to their social participation but to their health and wellness. People with an array of diversity characteristics have poorer health outcomes due to their experience of trauma, isolation and discrimination. In addition to the barriers accessing health care and community participation, diversity traits and characteristics often overlap as people identify as more than one characteristic of diversity exacerbating their already complex needs.

DPV Health celebrate the strengths of our diverse community and provide training to all employees to meet the cultural and diverse needs of our population. We envision a well-connected community who have the ability to work, learn, volunteer, access health care and have a voice that contributes to decision making. A strong sense of community, inclusion and acceptance plays a crucial role in your health and wellbeing. Your emotional health and wellbeing can improve when you feel like you belong. We need to respect, listen and include each other in order to embrace diversity and live healthy lives; in harmony.

DPV Health and artist Jim Coad provided art workshops to the community, exploring cultural identity and self-expression. Children and parents created puppets that represent themselves and we captured community voices on what inclusion and harmony means to them.

Harmony Day video

The project aligns with Harmony Week, celebrated every year in Australia in March, which coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity, Harmony Day is marked by people coming together and participating in local activities. DPV Health acknowledge Harmony week and celebrate the cultural diversity in our community.

The artwork will be developed into an animated light projection and projected on the Broadmeadows Town Hall during the Hume Winter Light Projection Festival on

Date: Saturday 18 June 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: Broadmeadows Town Hall, 10 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows

For more information, please email: populationhealth@dpvhealth.org.au

 

 

 

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