Dhelkaya Health
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Housing crisis deepens
We all ask ourselves what’s going on when we see tarps erected in public places, or people sleeping in their cars. Those who work daily with people experiencing housing stress and homelessness understand that open or rough sleeping in Mount Alexander Shire is the visible tip of the iceberg of the current systemic housing crisis.…
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Thanking our first responders
Castlemaine Art Museum and Dhelkaya Health are hosting a special event to acknowledge the dedication of our paid, and volunteer, first responders. CAM director Naomi Cass said they were pleased to welcome first responders and their families to CAM for this special event in recognition of their work. “We hope to share the pleasures and…
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Prison healthcare shake-up
Following a massive shakeup to the state’s prison healthcare system Dhelkaya Health in Castlemaine will become the lead healthcare provider for prisoners at Tarrengower Prison from July 1. Private healthcare provider GEO Group Australia will be replacing Correct Care Australasia in the state’s male prisons, including the two in Castlemaine, and maximum security Dame Phyllis…
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Hospital power down
Castlemaine Hospital was hit by a power outage last Wednesday after which the facility’s backup generators failed. The incident resulted in a blackout of about an hour, with some patients turned away at the door and some staff sent home. Dhelkaya Health CEO Sue Race said a component fault occurred during a scheduled generator test…
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Poles add spring to walkers’ steps
Eve Lamb The weather may be making many feel Nordic lately, but for an increasing number of local souls that’s a good thing. In fact Nordic pole walking seems to really have hit its stride in both Castlemaine and Maldon with many keen locals picking up the poles and joining the warming weekly walking program…