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Leaders, grieving families unite in push for CBD injecting room but Premier gives no guarantees

March 22nd, 2023 - David Schout

Almost 80 CEOs of community, health and welfare groups have signed a joint letter calling on the state government to open a CBD safe injecting room, but Premier Daniel Andrews said there was no guarantee the facility would open in the central city.

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“Get on with the job”: Greater push for injecting room as health teams face more CBD overdoses

February 22nd, 2023 - David Schout

Pointing to new data that revealed an increase in heroin overdose deaths, Cohealth says some “would still be alive” if a safe injecting facility was available in the CBD.

The free service reducing the stigma of managing periods

January 13th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The City of Melbourne has extended its free period care pilot program until June 30, after it was successfully launched in September 2021.

Fed Square becomes a Wellbeing Village

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

For Melburnians who have spent the first half of the year unsure how to have a healthier and happier lifestyle, a weekend in the heart of the city may just be the answer.

Local study reveals best office ventilation for COVID and the environment

July 27th, 2022 - David Schout

A world-first research project that tested air circulation in an empty CBD office building has revealed that “displacement ventilation air conditioning” can reduce COVID-19 transmission by more than 80 per cent.

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Influenza Vaccination Day 2022

March 23rd, 2022 - Jack Hayes

In April 2011, the Immunisation Coalition (known as the Influenza Specialist Group back then) held its first free Influenza Vaccination Day at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate House, with a large media presence and 16 volunteers to be vaccinated on camera.

Support from the ground up

March 23rd, 2022 - David Schout

Poor quality footwear, exposure to the elements and substandard living conditions can have a ravaging impact on the feet of those experiencing homelessness, but a CBD street podiatry program seeks to address these concerns, and a recent study has shown its positive impact runs even deeper.