East Grampians Health Service - Ararat and Willaura

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East Grampians Health Service is a rural health service located in Ararat & Willaura in Western Victoria and is an integral part of a thriving community that is committed to quality health services for the health and well-being of people of all ages.

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Safer Care Victoria’s Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Karrie Long was a recent guest at an EGHS Leadership Group lunch...
29/09/2025

Safer Care Victoria’s Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Karrie Long was a recent guest at an EGHS Leadership Group lunch.

Karrie is a visionary nursing leader with nearly 20 years’ experience driving health delivery innovation to ensure safer and more effective patient care.

EGHS Director of Clinical Services Bec Peters said the EGHS Leadership Group felt fortunate to have Karrie attend the Leadership Lunch and share her professional journey.

“Karrie’s story was intertwined with her carer learnings, opportunities taken, personal influences, insights, and advice — all of which our staff found relatable and inspiring,” Bec said.

Pictured are Karrie Long (left) and Bec Peters.

Read more here: https://eghs.net.au/2025/09/16/chief-nurse-and-midwifery-officer-speaks-at-leadership-group-lunch


You are invited to attend National Police Remembrance Day, which coincides with Blue Ribbon Day, today (Monday September...
28/09/2025

You are invited to attend National Police Remembrance Day, which coincides with Blue Ribbon Day, today (Monday September 29) at 11am, to honour the memory of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Rachel and Trent Fiscalini have welcomed their second child, a son, Nico Steve Fiscalini.Baby Nico was born on August 27...
28/09/2025

Rachel and Trent Fiscalini have welcomed their second child, a son, Nico Steve Fiscalini.

Baby Nico was born on August 27 2025 at East Grampians Health Service, weighing 2998 grams, and has a big sister Pia.

“We would like to sincerely thank you for the outstanding care we received following the birth of our child. To the doctors, midwives and theatre staff especially, your compassion and kindness made such a difference during this special time, and we are grateful for the gentle support and genuine care shown by everyone we met,” Rachel and Trent Fiscalini.

🏉It’s AFL Grand Final Day! Grab your mates, fire up the barbie, and get ready for a cracking arvo of footy🥧🌭. Who will t...
27/09/2025

🏉It’s AFL Grand Final Day! Grab your mates, fire up the barbie, and get ready for a cracking arvo of footy🥧🌭. Who will take home the premiership cup? 🏆 Let’s cheer on our teams and soak up the atmosphere!

The Victorian Government commissioned the Royal Commission on Mental Health to identify improvements for the current sys...
26/09/2025

The Victorian Government commissioned the Royal Commission on Mental Health to identify improvements for the current system to improve the care provided to people suffering from mental illness.

The Royal Commission highlighted that the Victorian system requires significant reform to improve the services it offers to people in need. The Government took a courageous approach to expose the services that it operates to the scrutiny of a Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission handed down sixty-five recommendations. The Victorian Government has accepted the recommendations and is working on implementing them to improve the system. Services are being developed and expanded as the budget becomes available.

It was particularly pleasing that Ararat has been identified as a site for the Mental Health Wellbeing Local service.

Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, has been a strong advocate for this service to be offered in Ararat. We are very hopeful that this service for Ararat can be funded in the upcoming Victorian budget.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide an increase in services to those aged 25 and above. The service will complement the acute mental health services of Grampians Mental Health.

The provision of mental health services is divided between the Federal and State Governments. The Federal Government primarily funds Headspace, General Practice and Pharmacy services. The Victorian Government funds the response to the Royal Commission and the acute mental health services.

Local Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, has been lobbying for the residents of Ararat to have a federally funded headspace. This would help young people under twenty-five years old and complement the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services.

One of the major issues holding back the reforms is the availability of a skilled workforce, including nurses, allied health professionals, and medical officers. This is where Ararat has an advantage over other areas, specifically in the mental health service provider and educator, One Red Tree Resource Centre.

One Red Tree is a mental health service developed by local leaders Carly McKinnis, a clinical psychologist, and school principal Tammie Meehan, with the support of Federation University and Ararat Rural City Council. The innovative training model has psychologists in training undertaking extended placements in local Ararat schools. This also includes East Grampians Health Service's aged care facilities.

The feedback from the psychology students indicates that they are well-supported and enjoy the local working environment and will likely look to work in our local community in the future. We thank Carly and Tammie for their innovative approach and look forward to the announcement of the Mental Health Wellbeing Local initiative, supporting their work.

Joey Myles Driscoll is the first child for Rachel and Cody Driscoll.Baby Joey was born on August 13 2025 at East Grampia...
25/09/2025

Joey Myles Driscoll is the first child for Rachel and Cody Driscoll.

Baby Joey was born on August 13 2025 at East Grampians Health Service weighing 3507 grams.

“Thank you so much to the beautiful midwifery team and staff for all the support and guidance welcoming Joey into the world,” Rachel and Cody Driscoll.

25/09/2025

🏉Footy Colours Day at EGHS was an absolute cracker, bringing the EGHS community together to celebrate our love for the great game!✨ Staff rocked up in their favourite team’s colours, showing off some top-notch footy spirit. Thanks to everyone who embraced the spirit of the day!🙏

🏆The handball competition was fiercely contested, with impressive skills on display and cheers echoing across the grounds. The fashion parade competition was another highlight of the day, with an enormous amount of effort put into creative and colourful outfits. Congratulations to our handball and fashion parade winners! 👏👏

✨Happy National Food Service Employee Day! Today we give a massive shout-out to all the legends who keep our cafes, rest...
25/09/2025

✨Happy National Food Service Employee Day! Today we give a massive shout-out to all the legends who keep our cafes, restaurants, and takeaways running smoothly.🍝🍪 Thanks for your dedication, hard work, and friendly smiles – you make every meal a top-notch experience.

25/09/2025

It's the annual Footy Colours Day at East Grampians Health Service, and staff have been having fun at the footy handball competition, took part in a footy fashion parade and enjoyed footy food such as pies, pasties, hotdogs and hot jam donuts.

Ash Leggett took out the footy handball competition, closely followed by EGHS chief executive Nick Bush - see Ash in action in the video.

Check back in on our socials later today for photos from all the footy fun!

✨Happy World Pharmacists Day! 💊 Today we’re celebrating the incredible work our pharmacists do every day, whether it’s h...
25/09/2025

✨Happy World Pharmacists Day! 💊 Today we’re celebrating the incredible work our pharmacists do every day, whether it’s helping you at the local chemist, offering trusted advice, or ensuring our communities stay healthy and safe.
Pictured is EGHS Pharmacist Olga Purdie.

24/09/2025

East Grampians Health Service's Practical Laboratory was officially opened last week.

EGHS received $1.9 million from the State Government Regional Health Infrastructure Fund to build the Practical Laboratory on site, which is designed to simulate a hospital ward environment and features patient bathrooms, medication rooms and two, four bed patient wards, as well as a simulation lab and break-out room.

The opening was attended by special guests Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Dean of the Deakin Medical School Professor Gary Rogers, with recently retired Director of Support Services Stuart Kerr, who worked at EGHS for 50 years, and oversaw the development of the funding submission and building of the facility, unveiling the plaque.

Read more here: https://eghs.net.au/2025/09/24/state-of-the-art-practical-laboratory-opened-at-eghs

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