EGHS posts operating surplus
20 February 2024
East Grampians Health Service posted an operating surplus of $230k for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. East Grampians Health Service Board Treasurer Kym Peter reported at the annual general meeting that this financial result, while positive, came after another challenging year for the Health Service. Mr Peter said that on September 22 2023,…
Learn MoreHealth service reports on successful year
20 February 2024
East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Ken Weldin reported at the annual general meeting on another successful year and presented many organisational highlights and significant events. Mr Weldin said the AGM, held in Willaura this year, is an important date on the Board’s calendar as it gives the Board the chance to publicly thank staff,…
Learn MoreSolar having positive impact on EGHS electricity costs
15 January 2024
Solar energy is saving East Grampians Health Service more than $80,000 per year in electricity costs following the implementation of solar projects over the past five years. EGHS consumes a large amount of electricity to run its operations. To be more environmentally sustainable and mitigate the financial impact, EGHS installed an extensive 315kW roof top…
Learn MoreEGHS top three in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
4 December 2023
East Grampians Health Service was named a finalist in the Victorian Public Health Care Awards, Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year. EGHS joined Echuca Regional Health and South West Healthcare as one of three finalists in the category of 18 health services, with South West Healthcare winning the award. EGHS Chief Executive Nick Bush…
Learn MoreCentury celebration for Cyril
1 December 2023
By Heather Fleming Courtesy of The Ararat Advocate Long time Ararat resident Cyril Bond turned one hundred last week with a big celebration at Parkland House Willaura, where he now resides. Cyril was born in Hampshire, England, and migrated to Australia after the Second World War. As a young man he joined the British Navy,…
Learn MoreEGHS a finalist in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. EGHS has been recognised in the Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year category. The awards are a celebration of excellence in public healthcare and acknowledge the achievements of Victoria’s healthcare workers, volunteers, and public health services. EGHS…
Learn MoreNew Board Directors appointed at EGHS
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed three new Board Directors. The Victorian Minister for Health Maryanne Thomas has appointed Marian College teacher Megan Shea, Human Resources Consultant Lisa Davidson and ABC Radio program maker Debbie Rybicki to the EGHS Board. Both Ms Shea and Ms Davidson are from the local area, Ararat and Great Western…
Learn MoreGender Equality Commissioner speaks to EGHS Leadership Group
9 October 2023
Gender Equality Commissioner Dr Niki Vincent recently attended a morning tea at East Grampians Health service, and spoke to the Leadership Group about her role. Dr Vincent commenced as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in 2020. She oversees the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and plays a key leadership role in…
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