Murray to Moyne team raises $16,165 for Women’s Health Hub
11 June 2025
East Grampians Health Service’s Cranks and Defibrillators have raised $16,165 towards the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine for the new Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub at the EGHS Community Health Centre. The team wrapped up its fund raising recently, after a successful 525-kilometre relay from Echuca to Port Fairy in April. The team…
Learn MoreHuge crowd at Blue Ribbon Gala Night
11 June 2025
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch Gala Night of Nights attracted more than 280 people this year, the biggest crowd in recent years. A highlight of the night was the presentation by the Branch of a cheque for $40,000 to EGHS Board Vice Chair Cam Evans, the second instalment towards the purchase of…
Learn MorePremier opens Women’s Health Hub
15 May 2025
Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett officially opened the Ararat Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub. The new Hub will make it easier for women and girls in Ararat to access sexual and reproductive health care. Operated by East Grampians Health Service within the EGHS Community Health Centre, the hub…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne team raises $14,700 for Women’s Health Hub
15 May 2025
East Grampians Health Service’s Cranks and Defibrillators have raised $14,760 towards the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine for the new Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub at the EGHS Community Health Centre. The team wrapped up its fund raising recently, after a successful 525-kilometre relay from Echuca to Port Fairy in April. The team…
Learn MoreEGHS recipient of $10,000 Tour de Cure donation
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service was recently presented with $10,000 from Tour de Cure, which passed through Ararat during its Victorian cycle tour. With the mission of ‘Curing Cancer, Changing Lives’, Tour de Cure began with a powerful dream – to cure cancer by funding groundbreaking research. Since its inception in 2007, the charity has raised…
Learn MoreGala dinner raises $14,000 for health service
16 December 2024
The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary raised more than $14,000 at a gala dinner at Grampians Park Station in November Hosted by Tom and Cate Clark, owners of Grampians Park Station, the stunning surrounds of the venue provided the perfect backdrop to the dinner, which attracted 100 people, enjoying a three-course meal, local wines music…
Learn MoreEGHS staff awarded for long service
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service staff were awarded for long service at the 29th Annual General Meeting. Staff were awarded for years of service ranging from 10 years up to an impressive 45 years by Orderly Mark Scown, followed closely by 40 years’ service by HARP coordinator Margaret Keith and Healthy@Home Care Assistant Jacinta Harman. Mark…
Learn MoreEGHS 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 MoreVisiting Medical Officers recognised for long service
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service recognised the long service of its Visiting Medical Officers at its 29th annual general meeting. Dr Michael Connellan was one of seven Visiting Medical Officers recognised, and is a pillar of East Grampians Health Service, celebrating an impressive 30-year tenure dedicated to rural healthcare in Ararat. His journey began in 1993…
Learn MoreEGHS awards scholarships
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service awarded scholarships to nine staff at the annual general meeting, to enable them to undertake further studies in their chosen field. The EGHS Building for the Future Foundation made available scholarships up the value of $30,000 to ensure the long-term viability of services. The recipients of the 2024 Foundation scholarships were…
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…
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