170th anniversary of the death of Sergeant John McNally
16 October 2026
Today marks the 170th anniversary of the death of Sergeant John McNally, killed at Mount Ararat. The first Victoria Police officer to be feloniously killed in the line of duty, John McNally’s name is recognised at East Grampians Health Service, with the Emergency Department (now Urgent Care Centre), Emergency Helicopter Landing Pad and Medical Imaging…
Learn MoreShelley awarded for 25 years of volunteer service
9 October 2026
East Grampians Health Service has recognised the work and support of its 150 volunteers at the 21st Volunteer Service Recognition Awards, including an incredible 25 years of service by Shelley Green. At the awards, nine volunteers were recognised for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. EGHS has 150 volunteers who work across a range…
Learn MoreLions donate specialised chair to Lowe Street
18 September 2026
Residents at East Grampians Health Service aged care facility 70 Lowe Street will benefit from a recent donation by the Lions Club of Ararat. The Club recently donated $2000 which assisted in purchasing a specialised ‘air’ chair, which is for residents who spend extended periods of time sitting or lying and require specific mobility aids…
Learn MoreFriends of Gum San donate to Garden View Court
11 September 2026
Residents at East Grampians Health Service’s aged care home Garden View Court are now enjoying the comfort of new lounge chairs thanks to a generous donation from Friends of Gum San. Friends of Gum San recently donated $5280 towards four new lounge chairs at Garden View Court. President Yvonne Robinson said Friends of Gum San…
Learn MoreJoy Bell celebrates oncology patients’ journeys
11 September 2026
Patients at East Grampians Health Service’s Oncology Unit can now celebrate significant milestones by ringing the ‘Joy Bell’. The initiative was patient-lead, with patients requesting whether a bell could be installed in the Oncology Unit to celebrate milestones. Associate Nurse Unit Manager Leesa McInnes said a bell is often rung by patients at the end…
Learn MoreClinic supporting women during Women’s Health Week and beyond
4 September 2026
‘Do it anyway’ is the theme of this year’s Women’s Health Week, which encourages women to take small, realistic steps towards personal wellbeing and health priorities despite busy schedules. Women’s Health Week runs from September 7 to 11 and is one of the nation’s largest events for women’s health, and with the expansion of the new Women’s Health…
Learn MoreToy Library donates to new EGHS Parenting Room
4 September 2026
The East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library has donated funds towards the refurbishment of a new Parenting Room at EGHS. The Toy Library donated $3000 towards the room, which is in a centrally located, secure and private area of the Ararat campus, and can be used by staff or visitors to the…
Learn MoreStage one of Willaura Hospital redevelopment to commence
26 August 2026
Willaura Health Care is set to mark another significant milestone in its history, with Stage One of the redevelopment of the acute area commencing soon. Members of the Willaura community were invited to visit the hospital and hear about the project from East Grampians Health Service staff including Chief Executive Nick Bush, Director of Support…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne team raises $16,100 for Mammography Unit
24 August 2026
East Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cranks and Defibrillators have raised $16,100 towards the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch’s $250,000 Mammography Unit project. The team wrapped up its fundraising for 2026, after a successful 525-kilometre Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay from Echuca to Port Fairy earlier in the year, and the team…
Learn MoreEGHS celebrates 5-Star success across all aged care
11 August 2026
East Grampians Health Service is proud to announce that all three of its residential aged care homes have achieved a 5-star rating under the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system, placing them among the highest-performing aged care services in the country. The result is particularly notable given the rarity of the achievement, with only six percent…
Learn MoreInvesting in Allied Health Assistants is important
31 July 2026
East Grampians Health Service hosted the Western Victoria Allied Health Assistant Network and Professional Development Event in Ararat. The event brought together Allied Health Assistants from across Western Victoria for a day of networking, shared learning and professional development. Allied Health Assistants are a vital part of the healthcare workforce, working alongside allied health professionals to help…
Learn MoreVisiting Medical Officers’ dinner
31 July 2026
East Grampians Health Service welcomed medical officers and their partners to the annual Visiting Medical Officers Dinner. The dinner was held in Pyrenees House and attended by VMOs and their partners as well as Executive and senior staff from EGHS. EGHS’s catering team provided a fine dining experience for guests, which was enjoyed and praised…
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