EGHS Auxiliary

The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary raises funds for equipment and services at the Ararat Hospital.

The Auxiliary conducts many fundraising events each year, both large and small, including women’s events, dinners, luncheons and hosts special guest speakers.

Many of the Auxiliary’s fundraising projects are targeted at women’s health, with vital equipment purchased to assist in the treatment of many women’s health issues, as well as equipment used in the midwifery department to aid new mothers and babies from across the region. Equipment is also purchased for other areas of the health service where required.

EGHS Residents’ Support Group

The East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group raises funds to help improve the lifestyle and quality of life of residents in the two EGHS Ararat-based aged care facilities, 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court.

Funds raised through a variety of events each year, including the annual Shopping Spree Week, help provide items of equipment as well as resident gifts for occasions such as Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

In addition to the many fundraising events, the Auxiliary members also volunteer their time at both aged care facilities, leading activities and providing companionship to the residents.

Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary

The East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary provides a lending service of toys/games/puzzles to children and their families from across the Ararat region.

The Toy Library is also open weekly for play time for parents/carers and their preschoolers, with a wide variety of toys and indoor/outdoor play equipment available. The Toy Library is open on Wednesdays from 10am-11.30am.

The Toy Library has been operating at EGHS for more than 30 years, and in recent years has expanded its role to provide a lending service to residents in aged care facilities, mothers’ and babies’ groups and kindergarten/childcare centres.

The Toy Library’s major fundraising event is an annual Movie Afternoon at the Astor Cinema, and funds raised go towards the purchase of new toys, games, activities and play equipment.

Ark Toy and Activity Library – BR15

Willaura Health Care Auxiliary

The Willaura Health Care Auxiliary raises funds to improve the lifestyle and quality of life of patients and residents at Willaura Health Care and Parkland House Hostel.

The annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor Market, run by the Auxiliary, has been held annually since 2005 and is the primary source of fundraising for the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary provides funds to purchase equipment and other items to help provide a homelike environment and improve facilities, as well as providing funds to assist with activities and outings for residents.