The Latrobe Health Assembly has grown and adapted over time to better suit the needs of our community.
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.February, 2014Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry
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.March, 2014Commencement of the Hazelwood Health Study
The Hazelwood Health Study begins to research health outcomes from community members impacted by the Hazelwood Mine Fire.
Read MoreNovember, 2014Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry reopened
May, 2015Designation 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.June, 2016Calls for community to join a soon to be formed Latrobe Health Assembly
Expressions of interest sought from community to join a soon-to-be established community driven organisation called the Latrobe Health Assembly.
November, 2016Incorporation of the Latrobe Health Assembly
The Latrobe Health Assembly becomes an incorporated, independent organisation.June, 2017Launch 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.March, 2018Appointment 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.May, 2018Community representation on Board of Directors
Four Latrobe Health Assembly members elected to the organisations Board of Directors providing community voice at all levels of the Assembly.
March, 2019Restructure 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.February, 2020Supporting the Victorian Governments COVID-19 response
The Latrobe Health Assembly provides community voice to place-based COVID-19 response.
March, 2020The Latrobe Valley landscape changes forever
Hazelwood Power Station's eight chimneys are demolished as part of the decommissioning works.
May, 2020A new way to codesign and innovate
The Latrobe Health Assembly adopts a new operating model (Triple Diamond model) which is designed to expand the scale of projects.
Read MoreMay, 2021Stepping up to the national stage
The Latrobe Health Assembly steps up to the national stage when it hosts the Australian Pelvic Pain Conference at the newly opened GPAC.September, 2022Launch of The WES
The Latrobe Health Assembly with project partners Lifeline Gippsland open the doors to the region's first Mental Health Café (The WES).May, 2023