The Latrobe Health Assembly
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THE HAZELWOOD MINE FIRE ENQUIRY
In 2014 and 2015 the Victorian Government held the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry. The Victorian Government committed to all 246 actions resulting from the inquiry.
DESIGNATION OF THE LATROBE HEALTH INNOVATION ZONE
Following the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry, the Victorian Government designated the Latrobe Valley as a Health Innovation Zone in 2016 to improve health outcomes in this region.
THE LATROBE HEALTH ASSEMBLY IS FORMED
The formation of the Latrobe Health Assembly is a key component of the Health Innovation Zone and is a mechanism for increased community engagement leading to health improvement and integration of services.
LAUNCH OF THE LATROBE HEALTH INNOVATION ZONE CHARTER
The Charter was written in collaboration with Latrobe Valley communities and organisations dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone.
APPOINTMENT OF THE LATROBE HEALTH ADVOCATE
Reporting directly to the Minister for Health, Ms Anderson plays a critical role in providing independent advice to the Victorian Government on behalf of the Latrobe Valley community issues affecting their health and wellbeing.
RESTRUCTURE OF THE LATROBE HEALTH ASSEMBLY
Following the departures of the founding Chair and founding Executive Officer, a new structure has been implemented to drive the organisations agenda with the appointment of Ellen-Jane Browne as Executive Officer and Tanya Rong as Chair.
