Assembly
2021 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
Support
The Latrobe Health Assembly with the support of partners have produced a localised support booklet for Latrobe Valley which may be of benefit during the current Circuit Breaker Lockdown:
Produced with the support of the Latrobe City Council, Gippsland PHN, the Latrobe Health Advocate
and Central West Gippsland Primary Care Partnership.
A discussion with Dr Rob Gordon series
During the 2020 Lockdowns, the Latrobe Health Assembly recorded a series of discussions with Dr Rob Gordon, (Clinical Psychologist). The points that Dr Gordon raises around emotions experienced during emergencies are just as relevant today as they were in 2020. You can view the series below.
our vision
Working towards a healthier future for Latrobe Valley
The Latrobe Health Assembly is a community-led organisation that seeks to positively shape and facilitate new ways of working to improve health and wellness in Latrobe. This is achieved by facilitating and enabling collaboration among the local communities, local organisations and state-wide agencies and government.
What are we looking at?
Our four themes
The Latrobe Health Assembly has four key priority and focus areas which underpin all initiatives and activities. As voted by the Assembly members, the priority areas for 2020 are:
our beginnings
The Hazelwood Mine Fire
A fire burned in the Hazelwood coal mine for 45 days in February and March 2014. This fire had significant impacts on the Latrobe Valley community.
In 2014 and 2015 the Victorian Government held the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry It’s recommendations included:
our strategy
How we work for Latrobe
Our people
Meet your Health Assembly
Alan Crosthwaite
Assembly Member
Amanda Proposch
Assembly Board Member
Amina Khatun
Assembly Member
Andi Walters
Assembly Member
Ange Gordon
Assembly Board Member
Ant Costin
Assembly Member
Arfa Khan
Assembly Member
Ben Leigh
Assembly Board Member
Brendan Bowler
Assembly Member
Claire Ronaldson
Assembly Member
Dan Poynton
Assembly Member
Danielle Killeen
Assembly Member
Den Lim
Assembly Member
Denise Stranger
Assembly Member
Diane Wilkinson
Assembly Member
Don McRae
Assembly Board Member
Emily Fenech
Assembly Member
Jane Barr
Assembly Member
Jeanette Vannapraseuth
Assembly Member
Jonathan Armstrong
Assembly Board Member
Kathryn Bartlett
Assembly Member
Kristine Travers
Assembly Member
Leanne Potter
Assembly Member
Len Cairns
Assembly Board Member
Linda Reid
Assembly Board Member
Malou Ortega
Assembly Member
Maria Bubnic
Assembly Board Member
Mark Munnich
Assembly Member
Melissa Ferguson
Assembly Member
Roseana Tira
Assembly Member
Shaun Mallia
Assembly Member
Steve Piasente
Assembly Board Member
Tanya Rong
Assembly Chair
Tony Bailey
Assembly Member
Tracie Lund
Assembly Member
Wendy Farmer
Assembly Member
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Help us create a healthier Latrobe!
Latrobe Community Health Service and Latrobe Health Assembly are planning a community campaign to help promote healthy eating. And we want to hear from locals just like you!Â
Become a Latrobe Star by telling us (in 30 words or less):
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Do you have a concept that could improve the health and wellbeing of Latrobe?
We are always seeking innovative concepts from community. You don’t need to be an expert, just someone with a creative solution to a problem. If that’s you, click the link below and send us your concept.