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A 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…

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Visiting 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…

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EGHS 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…

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Federation 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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Past Board chairs gather at health service

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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Greg Mair receives highest honour

12 November 2024

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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Insight into the world of a professional dancer

12 November 2024

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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Family Day Care beneficial to health service staff

11 November 2024

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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Mario Santilli retires

22 October 2024

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 visits EGHS

22 October 2024

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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Family daycare opens at East Grampians Health Service

22 October 2024

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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New Board Director appointed to health service

15 October 2024

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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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.

ARARAT

Girdlestone Street
Ararat 3377

P: 03 5352 9300
E: info@eghs.net.au
WILLAURA

Delacombe Way
Willaura 3379

P: 03 5354 1600
E: info@eghs.net.au
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