 | TOP HEALTHCARE AWARD FOR PENINSULA HEALTH
From the Minister for Health
Thursday, 07 October 2010
Peninsula Health has won a top public healthcare award from the Brumby Labor Government for its nationally-renowned Community Kitchen Program promoting healthy eating and community participation.
Health Minister Daniel Andrews last night presented health service with Gold for the Prevent and Promote Award at the 2010 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in Melbourne.
“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to give Victorians a better health system by building new hospitals and hiring more doctors and nurses,” Mr Andrews said.
“Now in their sixth year, these awards celebrate quality, innovation and excellence in our public health system.”
The Prevent and Promote Award recognises initiatives that assist people to live healthy lifestyles reducing the incidence of preventable disease through education, programs and regulation.
Peninsula Health was honoured for its “Cooking up a storm” Community Kitchen Program.
Mr Andrews said Peninsula Health had grown the program from a local Frankston project to one that was nationally-recognised.
“The goal of the Community Kitchen Program is to promote healthy eating and food security, social inclusion and community participation,” he said.
“An example of this success is the Frankston Koori Kitchen. Up to 30 local Koori people gather to cook and eat healthy food together on a weekly basis.
“The Koori kitchen has provided a place for the community to gather and subsequently has strengthened the community.
“This project has been acknowledged for its innovation and effectiveness and has been adopted across Australia.”
Member for Frankston Alistair Harkness congratulated Peninsula Health.
“Peninsula Health performs outstanding work and this award recognises the hard work and dedication of their staff,” Mr Harkness said.
Runners up were Royal Women’s Hospital, winning Silver, and Barwon Health receiving a Highly Commended Award.
Mr Andrews said the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards were established in 2005 to recognise the dedication and expertise of people committed to finding better ways of providing care.
“This year’s response has been remarkable with a record of 310 entries submitted from health services across Victoria,” Mr Andrews said.
“The high calibre of entrants ensured 2010 was the toughest yet for judges to select winners and is testament to the wonderful and inspiring work happening every day in our public healthcare system.”
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