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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…
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East Grampians Health Service gardener Greg Mair was the recipient of a prestigious award at the Wannon Volunteer Awards in October. Presented by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, the awards recognise individuals and group volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution and who go above and beyond for their local communities. Greg was one of…
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From keen young dancers through to those who have followed former Australian Ballet Principal Artist Amy Harris’ career over many years, the East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary’s fundraising event featuring the popular ballet dancer proved an interesting insight into the world of a professional dancer. More than 150 people attended ‘An Evening with Amy Harris’…
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East Grampians Health Service, in partnership with Let’s Go Family Day Care, officially opened its family day care facility in September, and already staff are utilising this valuable service, enabling them to access short term/short notice childcare. The new facility allows staff, who are asked to work shifts at short notice (including night shifts), to…
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Staff gathered to farewell Director of Development and Improvement Mario Santilli in September. Mario retired after 16 years with the health service, however, has been employed in the health sector for over 43 years. He qualified as a psychiatric nurse in 1985 and moved from hospital-based care to community care in 1989. Between 1990 and…
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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…
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East Grampians Health Service, in partnership with Let’s Go Family Daycare, officially opened its family daycare facility in September, an innovative project that will enable EGHS staff to access short term/short notice childcare. The new facility will mean staff, who are asked to work shifts at short notice (including night shifts), will have access to…
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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…
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G J Gardner Homes Ararat has donated to East Grampians Health Service through its Community Growth Program. Office Manager at G J Gardner Homes Ararat, Sally Heard, presented a cheque to EGHS chief executive Nick Bush for $581, on behalf of client Vincent Wong. Mrs Heard said clients who build with G J Gardner Homes…
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East Grampians health Serv ice 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,…
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The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch presented a cheque for $40,000 to East Grampians Health Service as part of its commitment to the purchase of a new anaesthetic machine. The $114,070 anaesthetic machine will be used in the EGHS Jason Bond Perioperative Unit. The upgrade of the Perioperative Unit was funded by the…
Learn More15 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…
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East Grampians Health Service acknowledges the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, Jupagalk and Eastern Maar peoples as the Traditional Custodians of these lands. We acknowledge that their holistic approach to health; harmony between body, mind, spirit and environment, has been practiced on these lands for thousands of years. We thank past and present Elders for this knowledge to help improve health and wellbeing for all Australians.
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