Announcement of new BHN CEO
Message from the BHN Board Chair: Andrea McLeod On behalf of the BHN Board, I’m so pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea McLeod as the new CEO of Better Health Network (BHN), following a competitive recruitment process. Andrea brings a wealth of experience, having recently served as CEO at Windana, where she led a…
We asked the LGBTIQA+ community what makes them feel welcome and safe when accessing health services
When it comes to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, we want to do more than just talk the talk. The voices of people with lived experience are invaluable, so we asked the LGBTIQA+ community and their allies at Midsumma Carnival what makes them feel welcome and safe when accessing health services. We want to share these results and…
Working Towards Rainbow Tick Accreditation – Consumer Reps wanted
Rainbow Tick Accreditation is a quality framework that helps organisations show they are safe, inclusive and affirming services and employers for the LGBTIQA+ community. BHN will be assessed against these standards in September 2024. This is an exciting process and each person who accesses BHN has an important part to play. We want to ensure…
Amy Lawton Plays for the Hockeyroos at the Paris Olympics 2024
Julie Lawton, a staff member at our Adult Community Options (ACO) Disability Day Support Program proudly announced that her daughter Amy will represent Australia in women’s hockey at the Paris Olympics! Our program participants are thrilled for Amy and Julie, decorating their rooms at our Parkdale site with posters of Amy and the team. …
Media Release – Disability sector organisations raise the alarm on NDIS market failure
An alliance of peak bodies and organisations across Australia representing all parts of the disability services sector is calling on the NDIA and government to take urgent and immediate action to ensure services for people with disability can continue, as evidence mounts of a catastrophic market failure in the NDIS. Withdrawal of services will most...
NAIDOC Week – 7 to 14 July
NAIDOC Week will be celebrated nationally from 7-14 July. The 2024 NAIDOC theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning!’ is a nod to the vitality and endurance of culture, and a nod to connection with Country and community, while ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ represents an unapologetic celebration of identity. NAIDOC Week is an important time in…
Resignation of BHN Chief Executive Officer
Statement from BHN Board Chairperson, Kirstan Corben I would like to advise of the resignation of BHN’s Chief Executive Officer, Damian Ferrie. Damian’s extensive career in the Community Sector extends across both the Victorian and New South Wales public sectors of community services and housing, where he held senior executive roles. Prior to commencing in...
National Volunteer Week 2024
National Volunteer Week (20 – 26 May), is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, and BHN is proud to celebrate the work of our nearly 300 volunteers. Each year, BHN volunteers contribute thousands of hours of assistance to vital programs, enabling us to offer quality services to often-vulnerable clients, so they can pursue their best…
Better Start Report – High rise study listens to mothers’ concerns and finds opportunities for a safer future.
A report into the experiences and concerns of mothers and families in high-rise public housing in Victoria was launched today by Better Health Network (BHN) and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. The Better Start Report shares the research findings on the experiences of mothers living in the State's high-rise public housing and provides recommendations for...
Towards Size Inclusive at BHN – Share your experience
At BHN, we are committed to being an organisation that embraces and celebrates the diversity of all individuals. We want to hear from our community to learn how we can improve our services so people in all body sizes receive inclusive and friendly healthcare services. We have created a survey so that people can share…