Wellbeing

Central Gippsland Health invites Parents & Carers to attend the Talking to your Teens - Health & Lifestyle Series designed to respond directly to topics that parents and carers consistently tell us they find challenging to navigate.

Receive practical, evidence-based information in a supportive environment to support your relationship with your teen. Three sessions have been developed covering: Healthy eating & body image, Addiction & harm reduction, Mental health & wellbeing.  

The sessions will focus on education, open Q&A, and the provision of clear, accessible resources, including where parents and carers can seek further information, support, or referral if needed.  

All sessions start at 5.30pm and will be held in the Conference Room, Ground Floor of the Community Services Building, Palmerston Street, Sale.

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Reduce the risk of measles

Measles cases are rising in Victoria and around the world. Returned travellers make up most cases, but local spread has also been detected.

Vaccination is the most safe and effective way to protect yourself and others against measles. People need 2 doses of a measles-containing vaccine to be fully protected.

To help protect your school community against measles, please:

• share this with parents and carers to remind them of the importance of keeping measles vaccinations up to date. This is important before school holidays, when families might be planning overseas travel 
• remind staff to check their vaccination status. School staff born during or after 1966 should check their protection against measles. To do this, staff can check their immunisation history statement from the Australian Immunisation Register speak to their GP or immunisation provider.

About measles

Measles is a viral infection. It spreads easily from airborne droplets, such as from coughing or sneezing, and nose and throat secretions.

Measles can cause serious illness and be life-threatening. People who are not fully immunised or have not had a previous measles infection are at increased risk. Pregnant women, children aged under 5 years and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of severe illness and complications.