Communities of Practice
Regional networks, led by the people who work there
CERSH has six established communities of practice (CoP) across regional Victoria. Workers in the clinical, health promotion, education, youth and related fields are welcome to attend these meetings in their local area. Meeting topics are based on identified needs and directed by community of practice attendees.
CoPs are currently active in the following areas:
- Goulburn Valley
- North East Victoria
- Bendigo and surrounds
- Swan Hill and surrounds
- Mildura
- Mitchell
Objectives
Share
To share evidence and encourage discussion on issues relevant to the local area
Encourage
To encourage sharing of promising practices and initiatives
Progress
To progress the localised Sexual Wellness Action Plans
Create
To create partnerships and linkages between organisations
October meetings
Details of Community of Practice meetings scheduled for October, for both in-person and online events.
Bendigo
13 October 10am - 12:30pm
Goulburn Valley
14 October 10am - 12:30pm
North East
15 October 10am - 12:30pm
Mitchell
20 October 10am - 12pm
Swan Hill
21 October 10am - 12:30pm
Mildura
22 October 10am - 12:30pm
Embedding the Sexual Wellness Action Plan (SWAP) in the Mildura Communities of Practice – An impact evaluation
This report presents an impact evaluation of the integration of the Sexual Wellness Action Plan (SWAP) within the Mildura Communities of Practice.
Meeting Presentations
Resources from prior Community of Practice meetings.
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- Goulburn North East CoPS- July 2025- Tameaka Lakey- Using a Whole-of-School Approach for Sexual Health and Relationships
- Goulburn North East CoPS- July 2025- Tammy Smith - Respectful Relationships Initiative
- Goulburn North East CoPS- July 2025- Joanna Anagnostou- But why do we have to learn about periods?
Keep in touch
For information on attending or presenting at a CoP meeting in your region please email: cersh-admin@unimelb.edu.au.
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