Victoria’s public healthcare takes centre stage

8 October 2010

The 2010 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards paid tribute to the state’s leading health services and individuals for their dedication and innovation in delivering world-class patient care.

During a celebratory dinner in Melbourne, the then Premier, Health Minister and Department of Health Secretary, Fran Thorn presented awards in 18 categories.

These are Victoria’s most prestigious awards and honour the doctors, nurses and health professionals at the heart of the health system whose achievements make a difference in the lives of many Victorians.

Major winners in 2010 include:

• Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Metropolitan health service of the year:
• South West Healthcare, Warrnambool – Regional health service of the year;
• Robinvale District Health Services – Rural health service of the year; and
• Inner South Community Health Service – Primary health service of the year.

The health professionals and teams honoured this year address many of our greatest healthcare challenges such as reducing the burden of chronic disease and cancer on the community.

Examples of standout achievements include the historic cure of a rare disease in babies from Southern Health, world-first souvenir films for children undergoing radiotherapy at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and individuals such as Australian of the Year and youth mental health advocate Professor Patrick McGorry.

The response this year from health services was remarkable with a record 310 entries submitted from across Victoria.

Further information

For more information and to view the full list of winners, go to the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards website.

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