Digital Time Capsule – Our Voluntary Amalgamation
Join us for a reflective journey back in time! We are pleased to launch our Digital Time Capsule to capture the amalgamation of our legacy organisations to create BHN. The time capsule records the purpose of our amalgamation and how we went about it, along with reflections from our leaders and staff along the way….
Seniors Rights Victoria, Better Health Network announce Health Justice Partnership to combat elder abuse
Melbourne, 05 February – Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and Better Health Network (BHN) have announced a new Health Justice Partnership that will provide SRV’s expertise in elder abuse intervention and prevention to older Victorians receiving care from BHN. This initiative aims to provide multi-disciplinary support to older people experiencing or at risk of experiencing elder…
Announcement of new BHN CEO
Message from the BHN Board Chair: 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 merger, spearheaded…
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…
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...