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How Would
We Manage
Ebola?
CSG February 2015 Presentation: Dr Jane Canestra, Program Manager Health Emergency Management, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services

How would we manage Ebola – and other public health emergencies?

Presentation by: Dr Jane Canestra, Program Manager Health Emergency Management, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services

Victoria’s emergency management arrangements for health emergencies, such as Ebola, were outlined by Dr Jane Canestra at Central Safety Group's meeting on February 10, 2015. She discussed the emergency management responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services and how the State Health Emergency Response Plan is used to coordinate the Victorian health response to significant emergency incidents, giving the arrangements for Ebola as an example.
While the risk of importation of Ebola into Victoria is low, Victoria may eventually need to manage a confirmed case of Ebola. The Department of Health & Human Services has developed the Victorian Ebola Virus Disease Plan which has been issued to metropolitan, regional and other health services and stakeholders including general practitioners.
Victorian health services have responsibility for ensuring all potentially involved staff are appropriately trained, informed and clear about each individual’s role in the event of a suspected Ebola case presenting at any hospital or health care service.
Jane spoke about coordination at departmental, health sector, Victorian and national level as well as about health services training in specialist preparedness.

The presenter:

A medical practitioner and specialist emergency physician, Dr Jane Canestra was involved in disaster medicine for many years before her appointment to her current role. She has also provided medical expertise to numerous State and National Working Groups, including the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.

 
 

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CSG July 2025 event - Craig Ramadge, Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, Forensicare


OHS & forensic mental health

Presented by: Craig Ramadge, Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, Forensicare
Topic: OHS & forensic mental health


How: CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in person

Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

OHS & forensic mental health
As many of you know, Victoria is entering a new era of workplace safety with the upcoming implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, set to take effect in December 2025.
Craig Ramadge’s presentation to Central Safety Group on July 8 will draw on his experience working in the area of forensic mental health to explore the implications of Victoria’s new psychosocial regulations for employers and employees.
These regulations place a stronger emphasis on identifying and managing psychological hazards - including exposure to trauma, violence and high-stress environments - all of which are highly relevant in forensic settings.
Craig will take us through the unique physical and mental health challenges faced by workers in forensic mental health roles, and how the changes to WorkCover Mental Injury claims in Victoria impact these workers.
He will also offer practical strategies for creating safer, more supportive workplaces, with an emphasis on the importance of early intervention, trauma-informed care and organisational resilience.
Whether you work in corrections, mental health services, law enforcement or community support, this session is designed to equip you with insights and tools to better protect psychological wellbeing in your workplace.

About the Speaker:

Craig Ramadge is a qualified OHS practitioner, who has been Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor with Forensicare for the last 15 months.
Prior to that he had over 12 years’ experience across multiple Australian jurisdictions, working in a range of sectors, including higher and vocational education, construction, manufacturing, health, and utilities.
Craig holds a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety from RMIT University; a Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University, and is a certified WHS Management Systems Lead Auditor with SAI Global.
Craig is a committee member of Central Safety Group.

Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Regus Yarra Room, 50th floor, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne. Our thanks to Helen O'Keefe for providing the venue.
How: In person or online via Zoom - the link will be sent out on the afternoon of the Monday preceding the event
N.B. A video recording of the session will be available on the website exclusively for financial members.
Cost: Financial members* free. Others $15
RSVP: COB Monday 7 July 2025. Online using our RSVP form
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The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 7 July 2025.

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