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VAHS AGM 2012
The VAHS annual general meeting will be held on 8th May 2012.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Full-time positions are currently availabe for:
- Dental Assistant
- Home Visiting Nurse
- Family Partnership Worker
Please refer to the employment section of this site for more information.
WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S
WELL WOMEN'S CLINIC
Well Women's Clinic involves:
- General health
- Breast screening
- Cervical Screening
- Referrals
- Gynecology referrals
- Obstetric referrals
Breast screen & Pap Screen
There was an increase of women attending for screening and requests for educational sessions in both metropolitan and country areas. The two programs are separately funded with differing Service Agreements, but staffs do work in closely together. Education and information sessions were conducted with Aboriginal women. Programs are provided to assist women make informed decisions about their health and issues like Breast/Pap Screen matters. A transport service is provided for women attending appointments at the VAHS and outside services. Staff are involved in the organising and running of camps, Health Days and information sessions for country and metropolitan Aboriginal women