Montessori Care at EGHS
20 August 2015
As East Grampians Health Service embarks on introducing the “Improving Living in Aged Care Project” that will see the implementation the “Montessori Model of Care” at 70 Lowe Street. This model was first developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1893 to help children who were perceived to be mentally impaired with Dr. Montessori then realising…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Australia Vic to Speak at EGHS
12 August 2015
At the East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary’s Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 21st July, the Auxiliary invited Mary Slater to speak about Alzheimer’s Australia Vic and her role in Ballarat as a Dementia Consultant. President of the EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary Mrs. Richardson said “We particularly wanted Mrs. Slater to speak at…
Learn MoreLive Longer Feel Better Volunteer Day
30 July 2015
On 21st July East Grampians Health Service hosted a Look Good Feel Better volunteer training afternoon. East Grampians Health Service Breast Care Nurse Mrs. Sarah Carter who facilitates the free Look Good Feel Better program runs a workshop twice a year at East Grampians Health Service. This program is primarily run for any woman recently…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service wins the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Leadership in the Public Sector Award for Risk Management.
9 July 2015
Announced at the Awards Ceremony in Melbourne on 19 February 2015, East Grampians Health Service was recognised for our work in integrating clinical risk audit with the internal audit framework. We are the first Victorian public health service to apply the principles and practices of the International Standard for internal auditing to reduce exposure, and…
Learn MorePhotographer a hit at this year’s Winters Lunch
23 June 2015
On Tuesday 5th May, Ms. Zoe Phillips, a photographer from the Weekly Times entertained a large audience who attended the Winters luncheon held at the Willaura Town Hall with her amusing stories and impressive farming photography. Over 130 people attended the luncheon, all enjoyed a delicious Ploughman’s platter provided by the East Grampians Health Service…
Learn MoreArk Toy & Activity Centre Wins Minister’s Award
10 June 2015
The Ark Toy & Activity Centre Auxiliary has won the prestigious award of “outstanding achievement by a volunteer for innovation” at the recent Victorian Health Minister’s for Volunteer Awards. East Grampians Health Service, Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Sarah Harrison said “The Ark Toy & Activity Centre was established in 1982 and was incorporated into the East…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne Success
14 May 2015
The East Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne bike riding teams, the Cranks and Defibrillators, have enjoyed another great fundraising year with strong support from the local Ararat community. This year both teams raised over $22,000, with all funds going towards the purchase of a Cardiotocography machine for the Obstetric /Midwifery Unit to help expectant…
Learn MoreA New Patients lifting device for EGHS
14 May 2015
A new piece of equipment known as a Hover Jack has been purchased by the East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary for the Ararat Hospital. The Hover Jack is a patient lifting device which will help patients, residents and nurses in the lifting process and also prevent injuries to patients and staff. East Grampians Health Service…
Learn MoreWillaura Market – another huge success
14 March 2015
The Willaura Market held on the Sunday 1st March was an outstanding success for everyone involved. Over 1500 people attended the day and attendees were thrilled with the great selection of stalls, the variety of food offered and the wonderful entertainment. Jane Millear, the Willaura Market Coordinator was ecstatic with the success of the day…
Learn MoreCelebrating 40 years of Volunteering
14 March 2015
Margaret Young is the very first recipient to receive an Honorary Life Membership to the EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary following 40 years of volunteering with East Grampians Health Service. East Grampians Health Service’s Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Harrison highlighted that Mrs Young commenced volunteering in 1974 in the kitchen cleaning silverware. In 1979, Mrs Young…
Learn MoreCathcart Tennis Club Donation
4 March 2015
East Grampians Health Service are pleased to receive a generous donation provided by the Cathcart Tennis Club. John Billett, President of the Cathcart Tennis Club, has announced that it will contribute $5,000.00 for the purchase of a Vein Finder for use within the East Grampians Health Service Oncology department. This donation has been made possible…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne Bike Ride in March 2015 to raise money for Midwifery Unit
4 March 2015
Murray to Moyne cyclists have been training hard to raise money for East Grampians Health Service. The two teams entered into this year’s ride are the “Cranks & the Defibrillators”; the riders from both teams will cover a distance of over 525kms in two days leaving from the Murray River at Swan Hill to finish…
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