Tag: health
My Wyndham: Luis Lopez
MY WYNDHAM: Earlier this month, Luis Lopez became the third person in the world to complete a total of 30 Ironman Australia events, making...
Lukas steps up for long walk
WALK ON: Wyndham Vale resident Lukas White is stepping up to raise funds for a worthwhile cause.
On May 25, Mr White will take part...
Special thanks to nurses
Mercy Health will celebrate the important work carried out by its nurses and midwives this week as part of International Nurses Day.
The day is...
Janelle Evans: This girl can do anything
Werribee’s Janelle Evans wants to inspire women to become physically active.
Ms Evans is an ambassador for a new online, print and television campaign called...
An exercise in active living for seniors
A seniors’ exercise park will be trialled at the Central Park Community Centre in Hoppers Crossing to encourage elderly people to become more active.
Wyndham...
Light up plan switches on
Wyndham council will light up five sporting reserves after hours to help residents be more active.
Now that daylight saving has finished, the council will...
Lifeline for lung patients
A new support group for people with chronic lung disorders has started in the west.
The Western Breathers for LIFE, which stands for “Lung Information...
Meningococcal youth vaccine offer extended
The state government has extended its free meningococcal vaccination program for year 10 students and teenagers aged 15 to 16 until the end of...
More services needed for premature babies
A Werribee South mother has called for Wyndham’s maternity services to be expanded to cater for babies born between 24 and 32 weeks’ gestation.
Jody...
Central services for abuse victims
Wyndham’s long-awaited multi-disciplinary centre is set to open its doors in a month’s time, pairing up a number of family violence and other support...
Students getting active in April
Students at Tarneit P-9 College will be running, jumping and exercising their way into next month.
Several of the school’s students have signed up for...
Program kicks goals
Delahey man Terry Charles credits the Sons of the West program with helping him through a...
A year of miracles for Ozkavak family
When Point Cook parents Mali and Yvette Ozkavak celebrate their daughter Ella’s first birthday next month, the day will be about much more than...
Ambulance station opens in Tarneit
The new $3 million Ambulance Victoria branch in Tarneit has been opened by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy.
On Friday, Ms...
Nursing a long career: Marg Daly
Marg Daly began working as a nurse at the Werribee Mercy Hospital when it opened 24 years ago.
She is now the associate nurse unit...
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Young writers workshop
Award-winning author Alice Pung is returning to the west where she grew up to lead an autobiographical writing workshop.
Young writers and creatives from the...
