Month: June 2023

DPV Health supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

DPV Health’s vision is for a healthier and connected community, with excellent care for all. In alignment with our vision and values of Inclusion and Collaboration, DPV Health recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of our land. Their languages, cultures, lores, customs and continuous connection to country has existed for over 60,000 years and must be valued and celebrated. DPV Health celebrate and cherish the important contribution First Nations peoples have made to our community. DPV Health acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land, and waters where our service is located.

An inclusive culture is one where everyone feels valued, respected, and is able and encouraged to fully contribute. As a trusted and inclusive community health service, DPV Health are committed to improving social and health equity for our communities and as such, support a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution. The Uluru Statement from the Heart invites all Australians to recognise the sovereignty, strength and pride of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and to work together for a better future.

DPV Health have followed the call of the Uluru Statement of the Heart and listened to what our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and staff have requested; Our steadfast support for constitutional reform, which enshrines Aboriginal and Torres Strait self-determination. The Voice achieves this and provides an essential step towards genuine and long-lasting reconciliation. DPV Health, envisions a future where the health and life outcomes gap are closed and where cultures, histories and rights of First Nations people are acknowledged and valued by everyone in our community, forming a proud part of our shared national identity.

DPV Health commits to sharing information to assist our communities to understand what the Voice to Parliament will mean for our collective future, and respect the right for all our staff, partners and stakeholders to speak freely and respectfully about their views on the Voice to Parliament. In what will be an important decision for Australia, First Nations people and reconciliation, DPV Health encourage everyone to participate in the referendum.

DPV Health Now Open at Mickleham North

DPV Health is delighted to open its new site in Mickleham to support the needs of Melbourne’s outer North.

Located in Hume City Council’s new Mickleham North Community Centre, DPV Health will offer a range of Allied Health, Mental Health, NDIS and Social Support services from the site.

Mickleham is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Victoria. With an average annual growth rate of 7.98%. the current population of Mickleham exceeds 18,000 and is expected increase to 38,103 people by 2031,

DPV Health’s CEO Don Tidbury said “Supporting the people of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor to access much needed health and wellbeing services in their community and close to home is a key strategic focus for DPV Health. We are delighted to partner with our wonderful colleagues at Hume City Council on this exciting service co-location initiative”.

Specific Allied Health and Specialist Services will be available at this site, including:

• Early Childhood Development Services (ECIS)
• Exercise Physiology
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Home Care Packages (HCP)

Location: Mickleham North Community Centre, 82-90 St Georges Blvd Mickleham, VIC 3064

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

For more information on our new site and the services offered visit:

Be part of DPV Health’s Community Engagement Board Committee!

The DPV Health Community Engagement Committee is an advisory committee, established by the DPV Health Board in 2019. The committee aims to inform, recommend, and advise the DPV Health Board of Governance on matters related to community engagement and participation, fostering strategic alliances, community partnerships and organisational reputation. 

As part of DPV Health’s commitment to ensuring the feedback and insights from people with lived and living experience is embedded in all aspects of our work, DPV Health are seeking to engage up to three (3) new external community members to join the Community Engagement Committee in an advisory capacity. These roles create an opportunity for community members to provide direction and representational participation in governance mechanisms within DPV Health.  

You will be asked to provide insights into subject including, but not limited to: 

• Community participation in service design, planning, delivery, evaluation, and governance  
• Engagement with diverse communities 
• Strategic alliances and partnerships 
• Reputation as a primary care service provider, and 
• Client experience and satisfaction. 

This is a unique opportunity for you to bring the broader community-voice to governance level forums in an authentic and practical way.  

 Expressions of Interest should be addressed to: 

Attention: Sapphire Christofilos Corporate Governance Manager: sapphire.christofilos@dpvhealth.org.au 

All Expressions of Interest must be submitted by close of business on 02 July 2023.