Alexandra District Health

04/02/2026

🎉𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲🎉

🍎 Food Share provides 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 food, personal care products and pet food to anyone in our community in need.
🎒BYO shopping bags.
🚑 Alexandra District Health representatives will be be onsite in the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van.

📅𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯
⏰𝟵𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺
📍𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟴𝟴𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 (look out for the signs and the big grey shed)

03/02/2026

We were privileged to welcome Prof Phil Parente as a speaker at our recent Annual General Meeting. It was a privilege to hear from someone whose work so clearly centres dignity, equity and positive outcomes for all. We are grateful to Prof Parente for generously sharing his time, experience and perspective with us.

Prof Phil Parente is the Clinical Services Director, Cancer Services at Eastern Health.

In 1995 as a resident doctor, he was rotated to Eastern Health Box Hill as his ‘country’ rotation. He has never left.

“In 2001, I had two positions at two different health care services, one of them being at Eastern Health. My heart has always been with Eastern Health so I decided to leave the other.”

Phil currently leads a range of different healthcare services including, haematology, medical oncology, palliative care, voluntary assisted dying and advance care planning.

Embodying the Eastern Health value of Learning and Improving Every Day, during COVID years, Phil undertook two masters; health and medical law, and human rights law.

“It helped me understand those big social determinants of health and what the issues were, and how we can ensure everyone gets equal treatment and positive outcomes.”

In his spare time, Phil enjoys gardening, swimming and taking his dogs out for walks.

29/01/2026

Happening today!! Alexandra District Health Counselling Case Work Team member at Fawcett.
Alongside the Murrindindi Shire’s Recovery Services team and Agriculture Victoria, Alexandra District Health is reaching out to provide psychosocial support to the Fawcett community.
When: Today!! Friday 30th January 2026, 10am - 12noon
Where: Fawcett Hall, Spring Creek Road, Fawcett
Look out for us in the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van and come and say hello.

29/01/2026

Alexandra District Health Counselling Case Work Team member at Fawcett this Friday.

Alongside the Murrindindi Shire’s Recovery Services team and Agriculture Victoria, Alexandra District Health is reaching out to provide psychosocial support to the Fawcett community this Friday. Look out for us in the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van and come and say hello.

When: Friday 30th January 2026, 10am - 12noon
Where: Fawcett Hall, Spring Creek Road, Fawcett

27/01/2026

🔥 With ongoing bushfire risks and another day of extreme weather warnings across Victoria, emergency services including Triple Zero (000), Ambulance Victoria and Emergency Departments remain under significant pressure.

If you need urgent medical advice for a non‑life‑threatening condition, VVED can support you. Our emergency doctors and nurses are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Victoria.

🌞 Remember to stay hydrated, take breaks from the heat, and check in on family, friends and neighbors during this challenging time.

If it is safe to do so, stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. Access care from wherever you are.

🔗 Contact us if you need urgent care https://www.vved.org.au/patients/

Use VVED for non‑life‑threatening emergencies only. If your situation is life‑threatening, please call Triple Zero (000).

26/01/2026

With extreme heat, a state wide fire ban, and fires already present in the landscape across the state. It is imperative that you plan for today. Ensure you have a cool place to stay, with plenty of drinking water. Review your fire plan, and check in on those most venerable around you.

If you are unsure about what you can and can’t do on a total fire ban see here: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

Stay safe Alexandra ❤️

23/01/2026

☀️ Long weekend plans? Hot weather can sneak up on you. Sunburn, heat exhaustion, dehydration or dizziness can make your day out miserable.

💧 Stay cool by drinking water regularly, resting in the shade, avoiding strenuous activity during peak heat, and checking on friends, family and pets.

If you start feeling unwell, dizzy, faint, nauseous, very weak, confused or with a high fever, don’t wait in line. VVED can help. Our emergency doctors and nurses are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Victoria to assess urgent non-life-threatening issues.

Use VVED for non-life-threatening emergencies only; if your situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000).

👉 Register now so you are ready if you need it: www.vved.au

23/01/2026

Heat wave alerts in place for weekend and beyond, with high 30’s to mid 40’s temperatures predicted for North Central District over Sunday through to Tuesday.
To keep you and others safe:
• Stay hydrated
• Keep cool
• Watch for signs of heat related health problems
• Check in on those at risk
Extreme heat can affect anybody. Looking out for one another is how we keep our community safe and supported.

19/01/2026

Alexandra District Health Counselling Case Work Team member at Alexandra Library today.

When: TODAY – Tuesday 20th January 2026, 12-2pm
Where: Alexandra Library, Grant Street Alexandra

As part of its support of community members impacted by fires, Alexandra District Health is reaching out to provide psychosocial support today.

Our Primary Health Allied Health and Nursing serviceshave also reopened for those who have existing appointments and if it is safe for you to travel to our Alexandra site. Please contact our intake officer on 57720908 if you have any questions.

19/01/2026

Update: Pathology Services Resuming
As of Tuesday 20 January, Australian Clinical Labs Pathology at Alexandra District Health will resume normal services and opening hours. Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. (Closed for lunch from 1:00pm – 1:30pm).
We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our amazing staff who stepped in to provide collection and courier services while ACL were unable to operate during the bushfires. Your dedication and teamwork during this challenging time has been greatly appreciated.

18/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that our wonderful reception team will be back on board from tomorrow, with normal hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Regarding visiting consultants, we will provide updates as soon as road access and service availability are confirmed.

18/01/2026

🔔 Reminder🩸
Alexandra District Health will be providing a pathology collection service this Monday 19th January from 8:30am until 11:30am.
If you require a blood test please present to the Urgent Care Centre and speak with the nursing staff.
We hope to resume full services as soon as possible and we will keep you informed.