Beaufort and Skipton Health Service

12/05/2026

📩 The May edition of our newsletter is out now! Stay up to date on news from the Health Service, our resident activities and health information.

Read now at bshs.org.au/about-us/newsletters

08/05/2026

In only three minutes, the Heart Age Calculator can help you understand your risk of heart disease.

Designed for those aged between 35-75 who do not have heart disease, the Calculator estimates your individual risk based on well known risk factors like age, blood pressure, and cholesterol compared to a defined healthy range, to determine your heart age.

Use the Heart Age Calculator at www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week.

If your heart age is higher than your actual age, you could be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke. You should speak to your GP about a Heart Health Check today.

To book a heart health check at the Skipton Medical Practice visit bshs.org.au/services/medical-practice/book-appointment or call 5340 1110

Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year.

04/05/2026

Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year.

It provides an opportunity for all people living in Australia to start a conversation about heart health with their loved ones and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk.

To book a heart health check at the Skipton Medical Practice visit bshs.org.au/services/medical-practice/book-appointment or call 5340 1110

30/04/2026

Our residents recently made the most of the warm weather and chose their own cuts of meat from the butcher and cooked them on the BBQ for lunch, bringing much enjoyment to all those involved.

29/04/2026

Come and visit us at the Ballarat Ageing Well Expo hosted by the City of Ballarat.

📍 Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
📅 Tuesday 26 May
🕒 10am – 2pm

With over 60 information stalls, guest speakers and giveaways, explore ways to age well, connect with local services, learn about changes to aged care and start planning for your future.

No booking required, free parking, accessible venue.
Drop by our stall and have a chat.

For further information visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-ageing-well-expo

22/04/2026

Our residents recently created their own pizza and enjoyed it for their evening meal. It was a great time for many of our residents and was fantastic to see so many involved, making their own choices and seeing what they had achieved.

14/04/2026

The redevelopment of the Walker Street property continues to move forward, with solid progress now made as part of our longer term planning to support students and services in our community.

With the site cleared, it is ready for the proposed construction of a new house that will be utilised by the Health Service.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/04/02/investing-in-the-future-at-walker-street

10/04/2026

📩 The April edition of our newsletter is out now! Stay up to date on news from the Health Service, our resident activities and health information.

Read now at bshs.org.au/about-us/newsletters

10/04/2026

Tomorrow is World Parkinson’s Day and April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Fight Parkinson's have answered some Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson’s, including:
❓ What is Parkinson’s?
❓ What does progressive mean?
❓What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's?
❓ What are the treatments?

Visit https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/.../parkinsons.../ to learn the answers.

This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we are empowering Australians through action, knowledge, and stories by:
💙 Acknowledging the growing number of Australians who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS)
💙Educating Australians and the wider Parkinson’s community on the signs, symptoms, and services or supports that are available to people living Parkinson’s, their carers, family, friends, and health care professionals
💙Fostering connection and understanding through sharing personal stories.

To kick things off, we have answered some Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson’s, including:
❓ What is Parkinson’s?
❓ What does progressive mean?
❓What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's?
❓ What are the treatments?

Visit https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/news-resources/parkinsons-awareness-month-2026/ to learn the answers, plus make sure to keep an eye out throughout April to learn more about Parkinson’s and read a heartfelt personal story from one of our valued community members.

08/04/2026

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Minister for Health and Martha Haylett MP to the Beaufort campus.

The visit included a tour of the Beaufort Ripon Peace Nursing Home with residents and staff followed by meeting with the Community Advisory Committee including an informative discussion on Palliative Care Services.

30/03/2026

📜 Scan it. Save it. Safeguard it. 🖼️
Landsborough residents -Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help individuals over 50 turn cherished photos and important documents into secure digital copies—ready to access anytime, especially in an emergency.
📅 Thursday 9 April 2026
📍 Landsborough Public Hall
⏰ Workshop: 1pm – 3pm
🍽️ Lunch: From 12pm
Bring along your phone or tablet, plus any photos or documents you’d like to scan. Our friendly team will guide you step-by-step through the process, helping you preserve your memories safely and confidently.
✔️ Free to attend
🎁 Lucky door prizes up for grabs
Bookings are essential.
📞 Call 1300 797 363 and ask for Sheena or Claire
📧 Or email claireh@pyrenees.vic.gov.au
See you there!