Ballarat Paediatric Allied Health Steering Committee

Has as its main aim improving collaboration and communication between local service providers to assist clients access paediatric allied health services.  For further information click on the following link :  BPAH Steering Committee Newsletter (July 2011) (871.78 kB).

Ballarat Paediatric Speech Pathologists

This groups meets together on an informal basis each school term.  The group has members from the disability, education and health sectors and has the main aim of providing speech pathologists with a forum to support each other and share information.  For further information on the group contact the speech pathology department at PINARC Support Services on ph (03) 53291300.

Ballarat Regional Podiatry Group

This group offers the opportunity for podiatrists working in Ballarat and the surrounding region to meet, network and discuss discipline specific issues that affect their work within this region.  The first three meetings of the year offer podiatrists a chance to hear from invited speakers while the final meeting of the year is usually an informal Christmas dinner.  The meetings contribute to continuing professional development points.  Interested podiatrists can contact Dimitri Diacogiorigis on ph 5320 3700 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Central Highlands Chronic Disease Leadership Group

The Central Highlands Chronic Disease Leadership Group is made up of CEOs and senior managers who provide strategic directions to organisations in the Central Highlands catchment area for supporting chronic disease management.  This group has links and provides strategic direction for chronic disease management to the Central Highlands Chronic Disease Practitioners Group.  For further information on the group contact Frances Riggs on ph 5338 4733. 

Central Highlands Chronic Disease Practitioners Group

The Central Highlands Chronic Disease Practitioners Group is a forum of senior practioners and managers (including allied health) which provides opportunities for organisations to share information in areas which include: practice based learnings, practice tools, peer support and mentoring and change management strategies.  The group has diverse membership and meets together on a monthly basis.  For further information on the group contact Frances Riggs on ph 5338 4773.

Health Promotion in the Wimmera.

The Wimmera Primary Care Partnership has a leadership role in strengthening the capacity of the service system to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs and to reorient services to be population health focused.  Members of the network have a health promotion role in their workplace and meetings occur on the second Thursday of the month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Grampians Community Health Center.  If you would like further information or to indicate your interest in attending the network contact Geoff Witmitz on ph 5362 1225.

Mental Health Professional Network

The Mental Health Professional Network (MHPN) aims to support collaboration in Australia's primary mental health sector by fostering local interdisciplinary networks of mental health professionals.  MPHN is funded by the Commonwealth Government, Department of Health and Ageing, until June 2014.  For further information on the program visit the website  and for information on networks in the Grampians region and upcoming meetings visit the following link .

Rural Podiatry Network

The Rural Podiatry Network has a bi-monthly inservice at Castlemaine Health Service for podiatrists employed in rural and regional locations.  For further information on the next in-service click the following link (under construction)

Wimmera Chronic Disease Network

The Wimmera Chronic Disease Network provides opportunities for clinicians to meet, network and support practice change in working with clients experiencing chronic conditions.  The group meets bi-monthly and is undertaking work to improve the service system through better communication, referral practice and care planning.  For further information on key work that is occuring visit the website.  Membership of the network includes: allied health practitioners, community health nurses, primary care managers, allied health managers, practices nurses, HARP practitioners, diabetes self-management parctitioners and primary care partnership coordinators.  For further information on the network (including joining as a member) please contact Donna Bridge on ph 5362 1221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Wimmera Mallee Speech Pathologist Group

The Wimmera Mallee Speech Pathologist Group is an informal network of local speech pathologists that meets on a quarterly basis.  The meetings provide opportunities to share information and discuss designated topics.  For further information contact Louise Mason, Chief Speech Pathologist, Wimmera Health Care Group, on phone (03) 53810101.