EGHS posts surplus after challenging year
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service posted an operating surplus of $230k for the financial year ended June 30, 2024. EGHS Board Treasurer Kym Peter said at the 29th annual general meeting of the health service, that this financial report, while positive, came after another challenging year for the health service. “A year on from the COVID…
Learn MoreA year of highlights at East Grampians Health Service
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service held its 29th annual general meeting last week, with the Board reporting on another successful year and presenting many organisational highlights and significant events. Guest speaker at the AGM was Federation University Chancellor Terry Moran AC, who spoke about the strong links between the university and EGHS and the importance of…
Learn MoreFederation Uni Chancellor guest speaker at health service AGM
12 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service will hold its annual general meeting in November, with Federation University Chancellor Terry Moran AC as guest speaker. At the meeting staff long service awards will be presented as well as scholarships which will enable staff to undertake additional study to further their careers. Terry Moran’s distinguished career includes holding the…
Learn MorePast Board chairs gather at health service
12 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service Board chair, Ken Weldin, hosted a lunch with former EGHS Board chairs. The lunch was to brief the former board chairs on the future developments at the health service, with Director of Support Services Stuart Kerr presenting to the group. “It is important to get the former board chairs together to…
Learn MoreMinister for Health visits EGHS
22 October 2024
Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas visited East Grampians Health Service in September. During her visit, the Minister toured the EGHS Community Services’ areas, including Community Nursing and the Community Health Centre, meeting with staff and discussing the work of the EGHS community services’ team, who ensure people are being cared for at home to avoid…
Learn MoreNew Board Director appointed to health service
15 October 2024
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed a new Board Director. The Victorian Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has appointed Emma Leehane to the Board of Directors. Board Chair Ken Weldin said he was delighted to welcome Ms Leehane to the Board. “Emma has already provided great insight into our discussions, reflecting her rich and valuable…
Learn MoreHealth Service thanks major supporters
9 September 2024
East Grampians health Service held an afternoon tea to thank its major supporters. Groups and individuals thanked included the EGHS Murray to Moyne Cranks and Defibrillators, the EGHS Building for the Future Foundation and Monika Kapp. The Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay teams, have represented EGHS for more than 20 years in the relay, in…
Learn MoreHealthcare Association chief speaks at Leaders’ Lunch
15 August 2024
Guest speaker at the June Leaders’ Lunch was Victorian Healthcare Association Chief Executive, Leigh Clarke. Leigh is an experienced association executive in the health sector, with skills in governance, strategy, health policy and member services. She was appointed as the CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association in December 2022. Leigh has worked in clinical, research…
Learn MoreHeadspace discussion continues
15 August 2024
Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan convened a meeting of Ararat health and community leaders to meet with Senator Anne Ruston, the Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care to support the application for a headspace service to be located at Ararat. In attendance was Mayor of Ararat Rural City Council Bob Sanders, Councillor Jo…
Learn MoreRegional Assessment Service ceases but care continues
15 August 2024
East Grampians Health Service is no longer providing in-home Regional Assessment Services for people seeking Commonwealth Home Support Program services. The changes came into effect on July 1, with the Regional Assessment Services now being conducted by government appointed contractors, as part of the national aged care reforms aimed at streamlining assessment services. EGHS Director…
Learn MoreEGHS visits Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre
5 June 2024
Members of the East Grampians Health Service leadership team visited Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre to continue support of the centre. “The Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre is a vibrant and progressive health service that needs the support of a larger health service such as EGHS,” EGHS chief executive Nick Bush said. “The Centre Manager, Mark Alexander,…
Learn MoreHealth Minister announces $2.8 million funding for EGHS
13 March 2024
Victorian Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced more than $2.8 million in funding for two important projects at East Grampians Health Service recently. Ms Thomas, accompanied by Member for Ripon Martha Haylett, visited EGHS to announce $900,000 funding for a new CT scanner for the Medical Imaging Department and $1,907,900 to expand the Practical Laboratory,…
Learn More
Staff
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000