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Vaping is introducing a whole new generation of young people to nicotine. Vaping (and smoking) harm our health in many ways, including through direct use, second and third hand exposure and they also negatively impact our environment. Harms associated with vaping, alcohol and other drugs include poisoning, injuries and burns, addiction, accidents and violence and the risks are significantly higher for young people.

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A great education starts with students having the energy to focus and learn at school. When children and young people eat nutritious foods in their everyday lives, they can be more alert and interested in activities, which can improve their concentration, memory and learning.

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Schools play a key role in promoting mental health in all children and young people. It is important to create positive environments that build resilience, encourage inclusivity and belonging and help everyone participate at every level. Education protects and supports a person’s mental health across a lifetime.

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Homelessness is far more than “rooflessness”. Homelessness means being without a safe, sustainable and private space to live.

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Following on from the popular Tight Arse Cookboook. We have created the Hot off the Press Cookbook that uses a basic sandwich press for ALL the meal options.Many individuals do not have access to standard cooking facilities and ncreased costof-living has led to food insecurity for many of us. This book is empowering people who are in vulnerable situations to prepare themselves a simple, affordable and nutritious warm meal.This is not only good for an individual’s health but also their wellbeing: being able to look after and nurture oneself is important to a person’s confidence, resilience, and mental health.

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Ballarat Community Health is the lead agency for Orticare Pharmacotherapy Network. Orticareworks closely with partners in primary care, community health and alcohol and drugs treatment todeliver improved access to pharmacotherapy across the Grampians and Loddon Mallee regions – ageographic area covering more than a third of the state.

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Multicultural Access Program Flyer.

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Ballarat Community Health is working with our partners in general practice, pharmacy and AOD treatment services to increase the prescribing and dispensing of naloxone. Anyone using any type of opioid is potentially at risk of overdose. Several Ballarat Community Health staff are also trained and accredited by the Penington. Institute to provide ‘overdose educator’ training to clients and support people on how to respond to overdose, including administering naloxone.

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Ballarat Community Health is lead agency for Orticare Pharmacotherapy Network. We work closely with our partners in primary care, community health and alcohol and drugs treatment to deliver improved access to pharmacotherapy across the Grampians and Loddon Mallee regions – a geographic area covering more than a third of the state.

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