development WPCP Staff, GippSport, WPCP partner agencies July 2009 – June 2012 A minimum of one workforce development opportunity per year Victoria) Update - 8 people participated in the update who had previously participated in the initial training in 2008. Strength Training for Chronic Illness Course (Arthritis Victoria) - 40 people participated in this training. Health Promotion Short Course Train the Trainer Inclusive Leisure Course - Held in Melbourne and staff from Aqua Energy participated Reporting measures framework a Chair-based and Warm Water exercise course for leaders at Aqua Energy in September 2011. Due to a range of issues such as a misunderstanding of course structure and lack of knowledge of the course at the venue there were insufficient numbers to run the course. Currently negotiating with Arthritis Victoria to run a course that better suits the needs identified by trainers in an audit of neighbourhood house physical activity groups conducted in Oct – Nov 2011. Also building on partnership with Aqua Energy to improve staff knowledge and support of courses that may be run at the venue in the future. GippSport Access for All Abilities worker completed Access Audits training, is now able to audit accessibility of community sporting clubs. Review current Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness Subsidy Program and identify strategies to assist participants to complete training WPCP Staff November 2009 14 community members are participating in Certificate III & IV in Fitness Subsidy program through the Wellington Primary Care Partnership. Two people have completed the training. FitNation conducted practical assessments in in March and five participants completed Measurement tools Reporting measures framework 9 community members have successfully obtained the Certificate III & IV in Fitness through the reviewed mode of delivery and are currently running classes in Briagolong, Both Golden Beach community members withdrew from training due to personal commitments. Replacement students from Woodside and Heyfield attended all practical workshops and completed practical assessments in February. One student completed Certificate III and Older Adults qualifications in March.
assessments. Practical workshops have also been provided to support participants through the training. The trained participants are leading classes through the Sale Neighbourhood House, Loch Sport Community House and Briagolong Neighbourhood House. See Appendix 1: ‘Up skilling communities to lead physical activities’ Case Study Boisdale, Loch Sport and Sale. Two community members have commenced training in Golden Beach where there are currently no exercise classes offered. See Appendix 1: ‘Up skilling communities to lead physical activities’ Case Study Build partnerships with local community groups and neighbourhood houses to implement and sustain physical activity programs GippSport, WPCP staff, CGHS, YDHS Ongoing An Active Ageing Network Practitioner Forum was held in on 27th May. The forum was a partnership between the YMCA, WPCP, CGHS, GippSport & WSC. 45 people attended the forum from a range of sectors (neighbourhood houses, fitness industry, local government, community health). The morning session involved various presentations and the afternoon was spent exploring how people can work in partnership and utilise resources more effectively. Grant applications have been submitted to WSC and YMCA to enhance the capacity of Measurement tools Reporting measures framework GippSport introduced their Getting Active in Gippsland newsletters in October 2011 which includes a specific newsletter to promote physical activity programs. Neighbourhood House programs are featured along with local council programs. Walktober - a walking challenge between the neighbourhood houses – was run in October/November 2011. This event has been run for four years. This project is used to encourage neighbourhood house walking An audit of neighbourhood house physical activity groups in Wellington was conducted in October-November 2011. Sustainability issues identified by trainers and neighbourhood house coordinators ranged from venue difficulties to a lack of participants. GippSport supported the following to become accredited Welcoming and Inclusive Clubs: Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Sale Hockey Club, Sale United Football Club, Sale Hockey Club, Sale United Football Club, Sale Croquet Club, Sale Fly Fishing Club, Aqua Energy, Maffra Gymnastics Club, Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Heyfield Golf Club, Loch Sport Bowls Club. CGHS exercise coordinator assisting
February 2011 Youth re participation in Woodside Gift established as a subcommittee of the Closing the Health Gap Local Agency Network. The Committee meet monthly are currently seeking community member involvement. members attend the monthly Sports and Recreation meetings. Build the capacity of the proposed indigenous sport and recreation committee to deliver sport and recreation opportunities for the indigenous community. GippSport, WPCP Staff Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Indigenous Sport and Recreation Officer (DPCD) December 2009 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework GippSport supported the Indigenous Sport & Recreation Committee in the running of a “Come and try” event held in June 2011. GippSport provided information about local clubs and Sate Sporting Organisations to engage with to assist with the event. Indigenous Sport and Recreation committee supported a second ‘Come and try’ event in October 2011. Fifty indigenous primary school children brought friends to the event. Five indigenous children continued to participate in croquet. Sale Tennis Club and GippSport are exploring indigenous scholarships. Indigenous students from Sale College facilitated indigenous game activities at ‘Come and Try’ day. GippSport promoted Tennis Australia’s Indigenous Tennis Day which was held in Sale during March 2012. Indigenous Sports and Recreation committee has agreed Terms of Reference. Explore opportunities and capacity to install an outdoor gym within the project in Yarram YDHS, WSC September 2010 – June 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Project not implemented due to barriers being unable to be addressed Advocate for local facilities which encourage and promote physical activity WPCP member agencies Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Advocated for neighbourhood houses that facilitate physical activities to WSC. Have supplied donated
school bus program sustainable through increasing volunteers and involvement WSC, Primary schools, WPCP partner agencies, LCHS July 2009 – June 2010 the WSC Physical Activity Strategy. framework schools December 2011 on active transport initiatives as part of Walking and Cycling community consultation. WSC and WPCP working in partnership on National Ride2School Day 2012. Strategy 5 Partners will identify gaps and duplications in physical activity programs and provide support for new providers. Encourage sporting clubs and community groups to utilise SportsLink Website to connect community with physical activity opportunities through a launch, workshops and promotion. GippSport July 2009 – June 2012 A presentation on Sports Link was delivered at the Active Ageing Network Forum GippSport delivered two workshops, one in Sale and one in Yarram promoting clubs to utilise SporksLink Radio and television advertisement has been trialled and has resulted in an increase in usage. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework GippSport continues to encourage clubs to register with Sportslink through their monthly newsletters and one on one meetings. Another Radio campaign was conducted in June 2011. GippSport monthly newsletters continue to promote SportsLinks. Approximately 900 individuals subscribe to the newsletter Gippsland wide. Partner agencies will utilise the SportsLink website where appropriate and will ensure that their program information is up to date CGHS, YDHS, Neighbourhood Houses July 2009 – June 2012 Neighbourhood Houses have listed activities on SportsLink Organisations listed on SportsLink in (non clubs) Sport Community House Healthy Inspirations Aqua Energy Rosedale Neighbourhood House Maffra Community House Seaspray Senior Citizens PCP Measurement tools Reporting measures framework CGHS exercise groups added to Sports Link website.
Encourage and support clubs and groups in the Getting Active in booklet to register on the SportsLink website. WPCP Staff, GippSport January 2010 – March 2012 Information was distributed to those in the ‘Getting Active in ’ Booklet to encourage use of sports link. 27 clubs/groups have registered (52 listed in ). Measurement tools Reporting measures framework There are now 56 clubs and organisations listed on Sportslink for the Wellington area. Sportslink continues to be promoted through GippSport website and newsletters. There are now 58 clubs and organisations listed on Sportslink for the Wellington area. Sportslink continues to be promoted through GippSport website and newsletters. Development of a ‘Active in ’ Term Newsletter outlining activities available across the catchment GippSport, WSC, Neighbourhood Houses, Community Groups September 2010 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Three editions have been distributed. Each school term Gippsport has distributed ‘Getting Gippsland Active’ newsletters including events such as Lap the Lakes and Walktober. Promote the heart foundation walking program through ‘Active in ’ newsletter CGHS February 2011 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Getting Active in Wellington newsletter currently promotes seven walking groups in Wellington. This includes the Heart Foundation walking group in Maffra. Strategy 6 Increase the participation of individuals in community run events Support the running of a community physical activity event GippSport, Victoria Police, WPCP Staff, WSC July 2009 – June 2012 One event annually Lap the Lakes 2009 – 69 teams participated in Lap the Lakes, a community/business fun run/walk. Providing support for Woodside Gift Event. CGHS Annual Bike Ride Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Lap the lakes 2010 – 64 entries. Walktober 2010 – four neighbourhood houses Lap the lakes 2011 – 59 teams participated a community /business fun run/walk. Walktober 2011 – two neighbourhood houses participated in the walking challenge. Inspired by the Lakes 2011 – promoted physical activity for people with a disability to celebrate
participated. Woodside Gift - Funded and organised Bike Ride 75 participants - Caravan - Report – EMBED Tarra Family Bike Ride - 40 participants International Day of People with a Disability. The event was attended by 60 people. Close the Gap Day 2012 – Attended by over 100 indigenous and community members. Included free physical activities facilitated by Aqua Energy staff, bike repair station and walks around the Botanical Gardens and Lake Guyatt. Providing support to WSC Physical Activity Strategy Officer to identify barriers to walking and cycling through community consultation workshops and surveys. Social marketing and promotion through the media GippSport July 2009 – June 2012 As need arises Social marketing has included; distribution of newsletters, website, newspaper advertisements and media releases. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework GippSport continues to use its newsletters and website to promote events and encourage participation. GippSport has developed a Facebook page to assist with this promotion. GippSport regularly publishes items in local media and uses local radio and television to promote activities. GippSport continues to use its newsletters and website to promote events and encourage participation. GippSport has developed Facebook and Twitter pages to assist with this promotion. GippSport regularly publishes items in local media and uses local radio and television to promote activities. Promotion of the infrastructure that has been developed through the GFYL projects at Heyfield Wetlands and through physical activities and events Lap the Wetlands - This was modelled of Lap the Lakes and was held to promote the infrastructure developed Measurement tools Reporting measures framework
DSE, GippSport, WPCP Staff, WSC, Heyfield Wetlands Committee, Stratford Avon Heritage Trail Committee One event/program for each project by June 2012 Heyfield Wetlands during 2010 Stratford Avon Heritage Trail during 2011 through the DSE ‘Go for your Life’ project. The event was a partnership between DSE, GippSport, WPCP, Heyfield Wetlands committee and the community. 45 teams participated in the event. Develop and target physical activity programs in smaller towns Up-skilled community members, WSC, Neighbourhood Houses, GippSport, WPCP Staff July 2009 – June 2012 Sport – Strength for Older Adults (instructor trained through the subsidy program) YDHS conducted Pole Walking Event in Yarram. Facilitated Supervisor Training in Pole Walking through CWGPCP. Facilitated physical activity workshops within women’s forum. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Come & Try Day for cycling in preparation for Woodside Gift. Representation from cycling groups. Road worthy checks on the bikes Reach: 50 Ride to work day Reach 15 Twelve Wellington neighbourhood houses now facilitate physical activity programs Seven of these are facilitated by a WPCP up-skilled community member. Audit of neighbourhood house physical activity program embedded. Place templates on Wellington PCP website for community to access when holding community events WPCP staff March 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Templates are available on the Wellington Primary Care Partnership website. Support the Tarra Trail Bike ride in sourcing funding for event and advocate for the completion of the trail YDHS Measurement tools Reporting measures framework As above Tarra Trail Bike ride committee now managed by Tarra Festival. Tarra Bike Challenge is now run annually as part of the Easter Festival program.
Activity component of the Wellington Health Promotion Catchment Plan. WSC, GippSport, YDHS, DSE, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation July 2010 – June 2012 endorsement by council. framework Activity component of Wellington Health Promotion Plan. Ramahyuck Close the Gap coordinator has been an active member of working group to support strategy and present indigenous communities physical activity barriers and opportunities. Increase the capacity to implement the Physical Activity Strategy through shared resources WPCP, WSC February 2011 – February 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework A Physical Activity Strategy Coordinator has been appointed and is being funded jointly by WSC & WPCP. WSC Physical Activity Strategy officer and WPC Project Officer collaborate on mutual Physical Activity plan. Share the learnings of development of the Physical Activity Strategy locally, regionally, state and nationally WPCP, WSC June 2010 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Oral presentation at the Australian Health Promotion Association Conference in April 2011. WSC Physical Activity Strategy officer has shared knowledge with EGPCP project worker who is developing physical activity strategies in East Gippsland. As above strategy has been presented at regional PCP forum and Active Ageing network forum. Strategy 2 To encourage multiple use of community/civic/ education buildings for physical activity programs particularly in smaller communities. Undertake an audit of accessible venues WSC, DSE, CRGs, hall committees, sports clubs, primary schools, neighbourhood houses April 2010 – June 2010 This is a recommendation within the Physical Activity Strategy and will be explored further in the Strategy Action Plan over the next 12 months. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework A summary of the use of venues and facilities across GippSport Access for all Abilities worker has conducted an access audit of Sale United Football Club. Develop policies and procedures for use of community/civic/education buildings for
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, community members July 2009 – June 2010 the Project Control Board which guided the selection of the trails to be developed through the project. Explore funding opportunities to complete the Stratford Avon Heritage Trail DSE, WSC, WPCP, community members July 2010 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Continue to promote and support activities utilising the new infrastructure at the Heyfield Wetlands in conjunction with the local Heyfield community. DSE, GippSport, Heyfield community, WPCP staff July 2009 – June 2012 Refer to Objective 1 Strategy 6 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Identify and support further ‘Go for your Life’ funding opportunities for projects in the Wellington Shire. DSE, WPCP Staff, GippSport, WSC, CRG’s July 2009 – June 2012 Further funding was not received for future DSE ‘Go for your life’ trail projects. Funding needs to be sought to complete the Avon Heritage Trail Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Explore the capacity to develop a Municipal Pathways Strategy that connects people with facilities and services in those communities WSC, WPCP Staff, WPCP partner agencies and other key stakeholders January 2010 – June 2010 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Development and distribution of a Wellington Walks Booklet WSC, WPCP staff, CRG’s June 2009 – March 2010 A draft booklet has been developed ‘Great walks in ’. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Wellington Walks booklet distributed at community physical activity events such as Lap the Lakes. Currently developing an electronic version of booklet for wider distribution.
potential walking leaders YDHS February 2011 – June 2012 Reporting measures framework unable to find volunteer for walk organiser role. Group currently facilitated by community support officer. Register existing Walk and group on Heart Foundation Walking Program database and utilise resources to support group YDHS November 2009 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework This has not occurred as a suitable volunteer has not been sourced. As above Offer facilitator training in line with the Heart Foundation Walking Program resources YDHS July 2009 – June 2012 as need arises Promoted Supervisor Training to members of Walk and Talk Group. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Attempted to start a Heart Foundation walking group in Golden Beach and train Walk Organisers but due to lack of safe walking paths community did not support commencement of group. Identify opportunities to support existing or the development of walking groups through the Heart Foundation Walking Program in towns surrounding Yarram. YDHS January 2010 Promoted Walking programs at Women’s Forum, Men’s Health Evening at Lung Clinic and Allied Health at YDHS. Facilitated out-reach Walk and Talk monthly. Mapped existing walking groups. Dargo and have registered their walking groups as part of the Heart Foundation Walking Program. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Participation in the Binginwarri Walking Group Tarra Trail Committee Walking program promoted at Yarram show. Promote the program through newsletters, news papers and neighbourhood houses YDHS, WPCP, CGHS, Neighbourhood Houses Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Seven walking groups in Wellington currently promoted in Getting Gippsland Active newsletter. CGHS client Autumn newsletter publicised
July 2010 – June 2012 Walking groups promoted through Getting active in Gippsland newsletter. CGHS newsletter publicised walking groups. walking groups. Prepare and distribute mobility maps providing relevant information for people with limited mobility to enable effective travel planning when visiting designated areas. WSC, WPCP, GippSport July 2011 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Community consultation via distribution of survey; disability service specialists to undertake mapping throughout 6 townships. Mapping consultant contracted in December to develop Wellington mobility maps based on community consultation surveys. Promoting Accessible and Nutritious Food Goal Increase the consumption of nutritious food by residents living in the Wellington Shire particularly for communities most at need. Target groups Small and remote Indigenous disadvantaged Partners CGHS YDHS Quantum Ramahyuck Neighbourhood Houses Kingsway The Salvation Impact Measures 1.1 - Reach - Percentage of people, organisations or settings from small and remote communities and those most at need who participated in community kitchens - Percentage of schools and early childhood settings participating in Kids Go for your Life and Smiles 4 Miles - Number of community kitchens established 2.1 – Increased knowledge & skills - Increased cooking skills - Percentage of target group who have an increased awareness of how and where to access nutritious food
Army Mission Kilmany Uniting Care VicRelief Food Bank WSC Dental Health Services Co-ops AASC Wurruk Harmony Group 3.1 – Change in health related behaviours - Percentage of adults meeting recommended levels of fruit and vegetable consumption has increased - Percentage of children meeting recommended levels of fruit and vegetable consumption - Increased number of early childhood settings and schools that have developed and actively implemented their food and nutrition policy - Increase number of school canteens offering healthy meal choices 4.2 – Social action and influence - Increased community capacity to address food security - Number of initiatives to address food security where the community has taken ownership and leadership 6.3 – Reoriented health services - Percentage of partner agencies who show improved sensitivity to the needs and expectations of the target groups to increase consumption of nutritious food Objective 1 To increase knowledge, skills and access to nutritious food for those living in small and remote communities, socioeconomically disadvantaged and indigenous communities by June 2012. Strategy 1 Support existing Community Kitchens and the establishment of new community kitchens that target vulnerable groups and small and remote communities. Task Status 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 CGHS & YDHS will support the existing community kitchens - Neighbourhood House - - Neighbourhood House - The Station, Yarram A selection of the Evaluation tools developed by to be used (surveys and focus groups) - Cooking Skills - Demographic - Social skills - Financial skills Measurement tools Reporting measures framework CGHS Rosedale staff supported Rosedale community kitchen by participating in group and planning menus. CGHS Rosedale staff continue to support the community kitchen program. 2.4 Enhanced social skills, self esteem and self efficacy
establishment of the cooking for one program YDHS If requested program at the moment. YDHS remains available to lend support should circumstances change. Promotion of community kitchen concept WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, WPCP partner agencies July 2009 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Community Kitchens happening are advertised in the WPCP newsletter every Term. Flyers for each community kitchen are produce every Term. Community Kitchens happening are advertised in the WPCP newsletter each Term. Flyers for each community kitchen are produce every term and added to the WPCP website. Sale to explore the possibility of establishing a Community Kitchen , WPCP Staff January 2010 Sale Baptist Church Men’s Kitchen 5 – 7 participants meet fortnightly and pay $5. Transport is provided through CGHS and a volunteer driver. The kitchen is lead by two volunteers from the church. A partnership has been developed with The Salvation Army to access the fresh produce they receive through Aldi. Evaluation questionnaires have been completed. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Sale Baptist Church is struggling to find participants. Currently only two regular participants. Facilitator questioning viability of continuing, combining with Five Star CK might be an option. Sale Baptist Church Men’s Community Kitchen saw an increase in participation with five regular attendees at the beginning of term 4, 2011. A volunteer driver from CGHS volunteer program was sourced to help with transport for participants, however numbers were not sustained and the kitchen was wound down at the end of 2011. Referral pathways for Community Kitchens will be identified and promoted as appropriate - HACC - Care Coordination - UnitingCare Gippsland - Assessment Team - Emergency Relief Network CGHS delivered a presentation to HACC staff within CGHS, UnitingCare Gippsland staff and members of the Sale & District Aged Care Network. YDHS conducted information sessions with Baker’s Youth & Family Services staff, staff, local pharmacies, Yarram Women’s Forum Nutrition Workshop, Divisional Heads Primary Care Dept – YDHS, er YDHS Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Email outlining CKs happening is sent to a few agencies each Term. Need to expand.
- & District Aged Care Network CGHS, YDHS, WPCP Staff, Kilmany Uniting Care, Emergency Relief agencies January 2010 Work with Ramahyuck to establish a community kitchen and identify ways to modify the program to accommodate the needs of the community and explore scope for a community kitchen at Wulgunggo Ngalu WPCP Staff, CGHS, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, YDHS February 2011 Initial meeting held with Ramahyuck and there is interest in establishing a cooking program. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Ramahyuck have planned a CK open day but are currently running Living Strong program. They hoping this program will lead into the establishment of a CK by the end of 2011. Close the Gap Project Coordinator has been appointed. Wulgunggo Ngalu Project scoped however existing cooking program is already delivered. Ramahyuck have commenced a Community Kitchen which is operating fortnightly from Sale Neighbourhood House. Support agencies to become familiar with the Community Kitchen evaluation tools and to develop an evaluation plan. CGHS, YDHS, November 2009 – March 2010 Evaluation design developed across the region and circulated to partner agencies Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Partner agencies will evaluate the Community Kitchens as Evaluation of the Rosedale Community Kitchen and the Sale Baptist Church Measurement tools The Community Kitchens evaluation templates are currently being
per the evaluation plan WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, July 2009 – June 2012 Annually Men’s Community Kitchen has occurred. The surveys have been sent to for analysis. Reporting measures framework Evaluation of the Sale NH CK, Rosedale NH CK and the Sale Baptist Church Men’s CK has occurred. The surveys have been sent to for analysis. reviewed with new survey instruments expected to be implemented in July. The new tools are expected to be more and will possibly include the AQoL 8D as well as a 24 hour recall questionnaire. Identify opportunities to link in with other regions with Community Kitchen training and resources WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS July 2009 – June 2012 as opportunities arise Evaluation design developed across the region and circulated to partner agencies Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Promote community kitchens groups on the WPCP website WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS March 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Community Kitchens happening are advertised in the WPCP newsletter every Term. Flyers for each community kitchen are produce every Term. Need to put them up on the website. Flyers developed for Community Kitchens and made available on the PCP website and in newsletters. Develop a generic flyer to promote community kitchens CGHS March 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Flyers have been produced for each CK. Objective 2
July 2010 Identify issues and opportunities through the Wellington Emergency Relief Network Emergency Relief Services, WPCP partner agencies November 2009 – June 2012 The Sale Baptist Church has been accessing fresh produce for the Men’s Kitchen through The Salvation Army who has recently commenced receiving produce three times a week from Aldi through VicRelief Food Bank. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Strategy 2 Work in partnership to establish and support community gardens across Wellington Establish a community garden at Five Star site CGHS September 2010 – June 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Planning has commenced on the establishment of the community garden. As above Five Star community garden planned for 2012 Explore opportunities to develop a community garden with support from the Rosedale Community Kitchen CGHS February 2011 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework They are still keen to do this, can we help them do a WSC grant application? Support Ramahyuck to scope opportunities to develop community garden at the Warehouse Ramahyuck, CGHS February 2011 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Ramahyuck garden at Warehouse established. At this stage they can only be utilised by HACC services. Map existing community gardens to identify future Measurement tools Reporting measures framework
Link other schools who express interest to Kids ‘Go for your Life’ resources YDHS, CGHS July 2009 – June 2012 as requested Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Support five schools to achieve award status through accessing the ‘GFYL’ van to release teachers to participate in PD to develop award CGHS, KGFYL, GFYL May 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework A Policy Workshop was conducted with five primary schools in May. Children participated in activities with the ‘Go for your Life’ team whilst the teachers worked on the policy development. Five primary schools who participated in policy development workshop achieved Kids – Go for your life award status in 2011. Support state wide team to work with Nurture One to develop overarching nutrition policies CGHS, KGFYL February 2011 – June 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework CGHS health promotion officer worked with Duke Street on KGFYL policy but found award program did not match setting requirements. Work with two Nurture One early childhood settings to obtain award status CGHS, KGFYL February 2011 – June 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework . All three Wellington Nurture One settings (Duke St, Reeve St and McCole St) completed Smiles 4 Miles training March 2012. Nurture One nutrition policies will be submitted to DHSV to support award applications. Explore opportunities to promote KGFYL and S4M through TAFE childcare courses CGHS, KGFYL Measurement tools Reporting measures framework
February 2011 – June 2011 Identify strategies to engage remaining two schools to become KGFYL members CGHS, KGFYL February 2011 – June 2011 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Two primary schools are not members and various strategies have been used. Strategy 2 Support primary schools to maintain or establish sustainable vegetable gardens so that children can experience growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing. Support schools who have existing vegetable gardens through assistance with funding submissions and training to build sustainability WPCP Staff, YDHS, CGHS July 2009 – June 2012 as requested WPCP held a School Garden Workshop in March for schools with existing gardens and those looking to establish a garden. Rosedale, Seaspray and presented at the workshop. YDHS support garden which provides produce for community kitchen. Provided advice on funding and professionals to advice on sustainable planning. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Yarram Secondary College continues to support Yarram Harvest Festival as part of its outreach VCAL program. Provide resources and support to schools interested in establishing sustainable vegetable gardens. WPCP Staff, YDHS, CGHS July 2009 – June 2012 as requested GFYL $6000 Healthy Start Grant received by which will be used to build a utility shed and to purchase a pump for the water tank Invited school students to attend sustainability event as part of Yarram Women’s forum 2010. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Strategy 3 Implement Smiles 4 Miles in early childhood settings using a multifaceted approach including curriculum, policy, parent engagement, community links and role modelling. Support Kilmany Uniting Care to develop a nutrition policy for A draft policy has been developed for the UnitingCare Gippsland Measurement tools Reporting measures framework UnitingCare Gippsland has adopted Nutrition Guidelines and
preschools CGHS, Kilmany Uniting Care, preschools December 2009 – January 2010 Kindergarten Network and is awaiting endorsement. As UnitingCare Gippsland is a regional service this will potentially be implemented across the region. See Appendix 4: ‘Smiles 4 Miles Policy Development’ Case Study. A draft policy has been developed for the UnitingCare Gippsland Kindergarten Network and is awaiting endorsement. As UnitingCare Gippsland is a regional service this will potentially be implemented across the region. Procedures document developed by East Gippsland PCP. Embed the S4M program into the Kilmany kindergarten network CGHS, Kilmany Uniting Care January 2010 – June 2010 UnitingCare Gippsland Kinders: Glassford Street Queen Street Longford Engaged as S4M settings Measurement tools Reporting measures framework UnitingCare Gippsland kinders: St Columbas Briagalong Engaged as S4M settings Remaining UnitingCare Gippsland kinders: East Sale St Andrews Heyfield Stratford Gormandale Engaged as S4M settings March 2012 Establish a S4M resource library CGHS, Kindergarten network, DHSV January 2010 – June 2010 Resources that are circulated through the S4M settings are: 2 x drink well displays (sugar content in common drinks) 2 x eat well displays (sugar content in common snacks and cereals) 4 x eat well games (flash cards with pictures of ‘everyday’ and ‘sometimes’ foods. Children are asked to identify which category each flash card belongs in. for example carrots = everyday, cakes = sometimes. 3 x Colgate ‘Your Smiles Counts’ story books All S4M settings received electronic resources to support S4M messages: How much sugar are you drinking power point presentation (sugar content in common drinks). The great lunchbox dilemma display kit developed by Department of Health & Human Services Tasmania. A visual display which supports parents to choose healthy lunch options for children.
Expand the S4M program to additional settings CGHS, kindergarten network, Kilmany Uniting Care January 2010 – June 2010 Six Preschools and one Day Care Centre are working towards the award program. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework New settings to the program St Columba’s Kindergarten, Sale Briagolong Kindergarten New settings to the program: Seaspray Primary School’s Pippies Playgroup, Gippsland Grammar Early Learning Centre Gormandale Kindergarten East Sale Kindergarten St Andrew’s Kindergarten, Yarram Stratford Kindergarten Duke Street Children’s Centre, Maffra McCole Street Children’s Centre, Sale Heyfield Kindergarten Neighbourhood Kids Early Learning Centre, Rosedale Gippsland Grammar Early Learning Centre, Sale Additional setting engagement increased reach of Smiles 4 Miles reach in kindergartens to 95% Continue to support settings involved in the program as required CGHS, DHSV July 2009 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Hyland Kindergarten, North Kindergarten Gwenfa-Hampton Kindergarten, Longford Kindergarten Kindergarten, Maffra Queen Street Kindergarten, Maffra Supported six settings to complete updated award requirements. Seven Smiles 4 Miles training sessions delivered to thirteen new settings. Support settings to achieve the Smiles 4 Miles Award CGHS Six Preschools and one Day Care Centre are working towards the award program. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Six settings awarded: Longford Kindergarten Queen Street Kindergarten, Maffra Sale North Kindergarten
Yarram & District Health Service will plan, implement and evaluate the Festival for Healthy Living program – Plan attached YDHS, RCH, WPCP Staff, SFYS, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools July 2009 – June 2012 The Festival for Healthy Living (FHL) is a program developed by the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) which promotes belonging and mental health amongst children, young people, parents, schools and the community. A snap shot of the FHL is provided below. A detailed overview of Phase One is captured in the attached case study. Phase One – Engagement Stage 1 – Established a Regional Steering Committee in August 2009. Yarram & District Health Service instigated the FLH program in Yarram in 2009 and lead the project in partnership with RCH, School Focused Youth Service, Primary and Secondary Schools, Regional Arts Victoria, Community & Parent representatives, Artists, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Wellington PCP, Catholic Education Office, South Coast Division of General Practice, Foundation of Rural and Regional Renewal and the Wellington Shire Council. Several subcommittees were established to implement the project; evaluation, finance, arts & professional development. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Evaluation Report FHL Steering Committee Partnership survey Sub committees Minutes Planning for next program to commence in July 2011 PD day all professionals HP meetings Acquittals to funding providers Facilitate a ‘Partnerships workshop’ with the Festival for Healthy Living partners and provide assistance with partnership analysis tools WPCP Staff, YDHS, RCH, SFYS, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools September 2009 Participate in the Festival for Healthy Living Steering committee and relevant sub committees WPCP Staff, YDHS, RCH, SFYS, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools July 2009 – June 2012 Identify and apply for funding opportunities for the Festival for Healthy Living Program YDHS, RCH, partner agencies July 2009 – June 2010
establish engagement and develop Individual School Plan (ISP). Work with to deliver the RREIS program GWHS, CGHS, GCASA, WPCP, LRH September 2010 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Implementation of ISP at MSC 2 x presentations to all staff at MSC outlining RREIS Co-ordination of Phunktional performance and classroom follow up. (See box below) 1x support role for student management team workshop – “Working towards consistent Student Management” Co-ordination of presentation to all staff on mandatory reporting by DHS and Child First. Ongoing Maffra SC is one of two regional locations to undertake a consultation regarding the development of a whole of school toolkit for Respectful Relationships. Support to participate in the MindMatters program CGHS, GWHS, LRH September 2010 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework CGHS lead role Provide support with policy development to embed within the school environment CGHS, GWHS, LRH February 2011 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Identification and documentation of MSC internal and external processes for student welfare referrals. Ongoing Respond to requests for assistance by Measurement tools
Partnerships have been established with educational settings, job service providers, Transport Connections Programs, aged care facilities and regional PCPs. TOR is being developed and discussions undertaken with MUDRIH for the development of an evaluation framework and selection of validated survey instruments, with support of WPCP. 4.1 Social capital Identify opportunities to support Community Representative Groups to implement interventions that have been identified in their community plans which increase social connection. WSC, WPCP Staff July 2009 – June 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Transport outcomes completed in relation to WSC Community Representative Groups’ community plans included an application by WSC to the Transport Connections Flexible Fund. This provided for a Maffra town bus, Briagolong loop service and holiday bus. Assist and support a Women’s Health event in the Yarram region and use as a platform to inform strategies YDHS, Relationships Australia, Division of GP’s, South Coast PCP, GWHS, March 2010 Women’s Forum held in March 2010. Length of event increased from 1 to 2 ½ days, with increased attendance. New partners introduced including WSC, Bushfire Recovery Committee, Gippsland Climate Change Group, DSE, Dept of Agriculture. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Established a steering committee partnership of a variety of service providers. Community chair of the committee. Provision of ongoing support and advocating for physical activity and nutrition. A women’s forum was held in Yarram in November 2011. The local secondary college was made available as a venue and community involvement extended to the organising committee, community volunteers (including Year 11 students) and the local Red Cross providing catering. Childcare was available which saw
See Appendix 7: ‘Women’s Forum’ Case Study Increasing community capacity to continue the event. Received funding Planning for next event to be held in October 2011 Sustainability – long term programs? - Facilitating community based Committee in collaboration with Relationships Australia. an increase in the number of young mothers in attendance. Reach 5.2 Partnerships To put the LifeSkills program in the program logic model to be included as an innovative intervention. GWHS November 2009 The program logic model has been utilised to determine the strength of evidence for the LifeSkills program for it to be listed as an intervention. This process has been supported by MUDRIH. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Deliver one LifeSkills program in GWHS July 2009 – June 2010 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Discussion with LCHS Carers Groups regarding delivery of one Pilot LifeSkills for Women program July 2011-June 2012 Strategy 2 Evaluate the mental health and wellbeing elements of Community Kitchens Source evaluation tools to measure social connection and community involvement for the Community Kitchen program WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, July 2009 – December 2010 Tool developed across the region Questionnaires have been completed by; and have been sent to for analysis. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework The Community Kitchens evaluation templates are currently being reviewed with new survey instruments expected to be implemented in July. The new tools may include the AQoL 8D with impact measures for
Attend quarterly meetings as scheduled WPCP Staff July 2009 – June 2012 as scheduled WPCP has actively participated in the state wide meetings as scheduled. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework WPCP has actively participated in the state wide meetings as scheduled. WPCP has actively participated in the state wide meetings as scheduled. Participate in opportunities to share learning as appropriate WPCP Staff July 2009 – June 2012 as scheduled Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Presentation provided on the DSE ‘Go for your Life’ Walking Trails Project Forums/workshops have been delivered through the Wellington Health Promotion Network, including those that have been identified through the Gippsland Workforce Development Needs Survey undertaken regionally in 2011. Strategy 4 Support local reference/steering groups relevant to health promotion Festival for Healthy Living Steering Committee meetings as scheduled Evaluation Sub Committee meetings as scheduled WPCP Staff July 2009 – June 2012 as scheduled and appropriate Actively participated in meetings as scheduled. Other steering committee and working groups included; Active Ageing Network Working Group (convenor) Wellington Shire Council Physical Activity Strategy (member) Stratford Heritage Trail Committee (member) Wellington Indigenous Sport & Recreation Committee (member) Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Actively participated in meetings as scheduled. Other steering committee and working groups included; Wellington Shire Council Community Wellbeing Action Group (member) Sexual and Reproductive Health Reference group meetings as scheduled Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Attended reference group meetings as scheduled.
participate in the abstract writing and presenting (oral & posters) workshops. WSC, Ramahyuck, and DeafAccess participated from . Strategy 7 Development of a Wellington Health Promotion Network to support the implementation and evaluation of the Catchment Plan Review the existing Physical Activity & Nutrition Network WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS, WSC, SFYS, GippSport, DSE October 2009 Bi Monthly Meetings The Wellington Health Promotion Network was established in October 2009. Meetings are held bi monthly. The network will be used to implement and monitor the Health Promotion Catchment Plan. A submission was put forward by the Wellington PCP for the inquiry into the potential for developing opportunities for schools to become a focus for promoting healthy community living. GWHS also put in a submission. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Establish the Health Promotion Network WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS, WSC, SFYS, GippSport, DSE Bi Monthly Meetings Measurement tools Reporting measures framework The Wellington Health Promotion Network continues to be held The membership of the network has grown with representation from a variety of agencies. The Wellington Health Promotion Network continues to be held Develop TOR for the network WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS, WSC, SFYS, GippSport, DSE Measurement tools Reporting measures framework
Follow up with agencies who participated in the MUDRIH Training WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS July 2009 – December 2012 The program logic model has been utilised to determine the strength of evidence for the LifeSkills program for it to be listed as an intervention. This process has been supported by MUDRIH. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Program logic model have been developed for; Welcoming and Inclusive Clubs Kids ‘Go for your Life’ Smiles 4 Miles Festival for Healthy Living WSC Physical Activity Strategy Provide support as identified by partner agencies WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS July 2009 – December 2012 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Strategy 4 Offer training in qualitative evaluation and research skills and support agencies to conduct evaluation Identify opportunities to incorporate training within Health Promotion Network WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS, WSC, SFYS, GippSport, DSE January 2010 – June 2010 MUDRIH delivered Research & Evaluation Training in February around evaluating small groups. Representatives from YDHS, CGHS, GWHS, UnitingCare Gippsland & WSC participated. Measurement tools Reporting measures framework Making Written Information Accessible training will be provided in partnership with Scope. Assist with applications to the GHPTG Evaluation & Research Support Fund to access academia expertise WPCP Staff, CGHS, YDHS, GWHS, WSC, SFYS, GippSport, DSE January 2010 – June 2010 Measurement tools Reporting measures framework conducted a Focus Group Training Session with GippSport coordinators.