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6 October 2021
Patricia Hinchey Centre consumers showed their support for Legacy during Legacy Week. Our consumers were unable to meet at the centre due to COVID-19 restrictions, but our staff continued their regular daily welfare visits and were able to sell Legacy badges during the Legacy Week Appeal. The Legacy Week Appeal has been running since the…
Learn More6 October 2021
Young people across the Ararat region are rolling up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccination in big numbers. All those aged 12 plus are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Year 12 students and Year 11 students completing final year exams (unit 3/unit 4 exams) were keen to roll up their sleeves prior to their…
Learn More13 September 2021
With a long, cold and wet winter coming to an end, East Grampians Health Service has thanked its COVID-19 swab clinic staff for their work in sometimes harsh conditions. The EGHS swab clinic is located in a marquee in the carpark to allow people to drive in and remain in their cars while undergoing a…
Learn More13 September 2021
Members of the East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group have been busy knitting knee rugs for residents in 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court. Beryl Raselli spent many hours knitting the squares and members then sewed the squares into colourful knee rugs, which have been put to good use over the winter months.…
Learn More8 August 2021
The East Grampians Health Service COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic reached a huge milestone during the last week of July, administering its 5000th dose of vaccine. The 5000th dose of vaccine was administered by nurse immuniser Narelle House to Marie Barclay, pictured receiving her vaccination. Leaders from the civic, sporting and political fields, as well as…
Learn More8 August 2021
Access to Victorian public dental services have been improved for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as from July 1. The Minister for Health recently announced an important policy change that will improve access to public dental care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. From 1 July 2021, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Learn More30 June 2021
Access to Victorian public dental services will be improved for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from July 1. The Minister for Health recently announced an important policy change that will improve access to public dental care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. From 1 July 2021, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Learn More30 June 2021
The East Grampians Health Service COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic reached a huge milestone recently, administering its 3000th dose of vaccine. Thank you to all Vaccination Clinic staff who are working tirelessly to vaccinate and protect our community. A big shout out also to everyone in our community, including Meagan Ward, pictured here receiving her vaccination…
Learn More30 May 2021
East Grampians Health Service has 143 dedicated volunteers, and all were celebrated during National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of Australia’s volunteers. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2021 was ‘Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine’, and EGHS is looking forward to reconnecting with its volunteers after many months…
Learn More30 May 2021
The way children dealt with the year that was 2020 is often very different to that of adults, many won’t remember, and there will be many that will look back at the COVID-19 lockdown year with a mix of memories. Christmas was very different for many children last year, families were separated and many families…
Learn More30 May 2021
Artist Priscilla Florence Friend now resides at Parkland House Hostel at Willaura Healthcare and her delightful artwork is being featured in a Virtual Art Show on East Grampians Health Service’s social media platforms. Priscilla has had a fascinating life, and began painting as a child in England. Growing up during World War 2 Priscilla remembers…
Learn More30 May 2021
Staff across East Grampians Health Service will be wearing a colorful array of socks on Friday June 4 in support of Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day is held every year and is all about raising awareness of the mental health of all doctors and health practitioners around the world. “It’s…
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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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