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2 May 2024
A huge thank you from everyone at East Grampians Health Service to our wonderful volunteer Marg Young, who this year marked 50 years of delivering Easter Eggs to our aged care residents in Ararat. This is a remarkable achievement, and one that she has shared with her grandson Callum over a number of years. Marg…
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The EGHS Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team successfully completed the ride over the weekend of April 6-7. The team rode a new route this year, 520 kilometres from Echuca to Port Fairy. This year the bike trailer was upgraded, and enabled a smoother transition with the loading and unloading of bikes. Thanks to staff…
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East Grampians Health Service’s Cranks and Defibrillators will embark on the gruelling 520-kilometre Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay this weekend. This year, for the first time, the team will be riding a new route, from Echuca to Port Fairy, with a team of 10 riders as well as volunteer bus drivers and support crew. “Our…
Learn More13 March 2024
Residents at Willaura Health Care and Parkland House Hostel have benefited from generous donations by the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary. The Auxiliary has donated $8,000 worth of items, including three recliner chairs, metal artwork for the residents’ gardens and large format digital clocks for each resident. The Auxiliary raises funds through the annual Willaura Health…
Learn More13 March 2024
Victorian Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced more than $2.8 million in funding for two important projects at East Grampians Health Service recently. Ms Thomas, accompanied by Member for Ripon Martha Haylett, visited EGHS to announce $900,000 funding for a new CT scanner for the Medical Imaging Department and $1,907,900 to expand the Practical Laboratory,…
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East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group has had a busy 12 months, contributing more than $18,000 to improve the lives of residents at 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court. The Auxiliary has purchased a number of items for both aged care facilities, including two televisions for Garden View Court and one television for…
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Residents at Willaura Health Care and Parkland House Hostel have benefited from generous donations by the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary. The Auxiliary has donated $8,000 worth of items, including three recliner chairs, metal artwork for the residents’ gardens and large format digital clocks for each resident. The Auxiliary raises funds through the annual Willaura Health…
Learn More20 February 2024
East Grampians Health Service posted an operating surplus of $230k for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. East Grampians Health Service Board Treasurer Kym Peter reported at the annual general meeting that this financial result, while positive, came after another challenging year for the Health Service. Mr Peter said that on September 22 2023,…
Learn More20 February 2024
East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Ken Weldin reported at the annual general meeting on another successful year and presented many organisational highlights and significant events. Mr Weldin said the AGM, held in Willaura this year, is an important date on the Board’s calendar as it gives the Board the chance to publicly thank staff,…
Learn More19 January 2024
Through the Grampians Rural Generalist Intern Training Program, based in Ararat, eight junior doctors are currently experiencing what it is like to practice and live in rural areas. East Grampians Health Service has welcomed the interns through a partnership with St John of God Ballarat, Maryborough District Health Service, and three GP clinics including the…
Learn More19 January 2024
This week, aspiring doctors from rural Victoria commenced their Deakin University medical studies in Ararat and Warrnambool. This is the first time students entering Deakin’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program have started the first year of their degrees in South-West and Western Victoria. Deakin’s Dean of Medicine, Professor Gary Rogers said the opportunity to deliver…
Learn More15 January 2024
Solar energy is saving East Grampians Health Service more than $80,000 per year in electricity costs following the implementation of solar projects over the past five years. EGHS consumes a large amount of electricity to run its operations. To be more environmentally sustainable and mitigate the financial impact, EGHS installed an extensive 315kW roof top…
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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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