Benalla Health, 45-63 Coster Street, Benalla (2025)

23/12/2025

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Hospital will remain OPEN over the Christmas and New Year period.

🎄 MAIN RECEPTION at Benalla Health will be CLOSED on...
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Thursday 1st January
Friday 2nd January

🎄COMMUNITY HEALTH will be CLOSED on...
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Thursday 1st January

🎄 DAY PROCEDURE UNIT / THEATRE will be CLOSED on...
Friday 19th December - Monday 12th January.
Any enquiries during that time please call Benalla Health on 5761 4222.

🎄 COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTRE 🎄
Cardiac & Pulmonary groups CLOSED Tuesday 16th December
- Tuesday January 6th. Orthopaedic, Falls & Balance and Strength & Endurance groups will continue during this time and closed only on public holidays.

🎄 PLANNED ACTIVITIES GROUP will be CLOSED on...
Last day of programs Friday 19th December.
Return to programs Tuesday 6th January 2025.

🎄 DOREVITCH PATHOLOGY will be CLOSED on...
Wednesday 24th December from 12.30pm
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Thursday 1st January

🎄 I-MED RADIOLOGY will be CLOSED on...
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Thursday 1st January

23/12/2025

Heatwaves are serious. Here’s how to stay cool and safe this summer.
Stay safe and keep cool.

21/12/2025

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick.

Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry is to avoid mosquito bites.

Tips to protect yourself from mosquito bites
* Mosquitoes can bite through tight clothing. Cover up – wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing.
* Use mosquito repellents containing active ingredients like DEET or Picaridin.
* Apply evenly to all exposed skin and clothing.
* Limit outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are about.
* Remove stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed around your home or campsite.
* On holidays, make sure your accommodation is fitted with mosquito netting or screens.
* Use 'knockdown' fly spray, mosquito coils or plug-in repellent where you gather to sit or eat outdoors.
* Don't forget the kids – always check the insect repellent label. On babies, you might need to spray or rub repellent on their clothes instead of their skin. Avoid applying repellent to the hands of babies or young children.

To find out more visit: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/protect-yourself-mosquito-borne-disease

21/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTY HARDING
on receiving the Consumer Care & Engagement Award at the Benalla Health Awards Event 2025!
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Consumer care and engagement isn’t just about meeting needs, it’s about creating connections, building trust, and making people feel welcome. Kristy does all of that and more.

Kristy keeps everything running seamlessly, combining professionalism, initiative, and warmth to create an environment where staff, students, and visitors feel supported and valued. Her ability to connect with people and foster collaboration is remarkable. She supports other departments and external organisations, strengthening community ties through initiatives such as the redevelopment of maternity services, fundraising for the Blue Ribbon Foundation, and educational activities during the 16 Days of Activism campaign. She also played a key role on the 2025 Hospital Ball Committee.

One of her standout contributions has been coordinating the work experience program, managing onboarding and schedules with care, and ensuring students have a meaningful and positive experience. Thanks to her efforts, Benalla Health is viewed as an inspiring and supportive environment for the next generation.
When challenges arise, Kristy is the first to step in and find a solution. She anticipates needs, acts quickly, and keeps everything flowing smoothly. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to our values make her an outstanding recipient of this award.

18/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS GLENN McCANN
on receiving the Quality Service Award at the Benalla Health Awards Event 2025!
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Quality service is about going beyond what’s expected, paying attention to the details, planning ahead, and making sure everything runs smoothly for the people who rely on us. Glenn does all of that and more.

Glenn is the first to arrive each morning, ready to ensure everything is in order. His workshop is immaculate, his stock organised, and his approach consistently structured and thoughtful. But what truly sets him apart is his initiative. When he realised the hospital’s electrical distribution boards hadn’t been updated for years, he didn’t wait for someone else to act, he mapped the entire system himself, creating detailed schematics that now help maintain power to critical areas during outages or maintenance.

His planning was put to the test during a major switchboard upgrade. Thanks to his meticulous preparation, the shutdown was managed safely and efficiently, with essential services maintained and the outage limited to just 40 minutes. That’s the kind of foresight and dedication that makes a real difference.

And it doesn’t stop there. Glenn has also taken on a mentoring role with school-based student placements, patiently guiding them through tasks and helping them build confidence. The students spoke highly of their experience, leaving with a genuine sense of achievement, thanks tohis supportive and respectful approach.

Glenn’s attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to both the hospital and the next generation of tradespeople make him an invaluable member of our team.

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Morrie Evans Wing Christmas Raffle ✨🎄

Yesterday, residents and staff of Morrie Evans Wing came together for their final Residents and Representatives Meeting of the year. Prior to the meeting, everyone enjoyed our much-loved annual Christmas raffle, which brought plenty of smiles and festive cheer.

It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all who attended, and it was wonderful to see residents and staff coming together to celebrate the season.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make the afternoon so special for our residents. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the local businesses and staff members who generously donated prizes for the raffle, your kindness and support are truly appreciated.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season! 🎄❤️

17/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE TRIFFITT

Winner of the Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Stocking for 2025, Michelle Triffitt was thrilled to receive the 1st prize in the raffle on Saturday.

Once again members of the Hospital Auxiliary excelled themselves selling 3,870 tickets and raising over $6,825.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Benalla community for their unwavering support of our local health service. Your generous contributions through ticket purchases and the donations from local businesses are invaluable in ensuring that Benalla Health can uphold its commitment to delivering best care to every person every time. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission to provide the best possible healthcare services to our community.

17/12/2025

The loss of a loved one (or pet) can be especially hard at times such as Christmas.

To acknowledge loss and grief, Benalla Health has again partnered with the Benalla Library to host our annual ‘Community Tree of Remembrance’ at the library and a second tree at Benalla Health Main Reception during December. Placing your message on a tree is a way of acknowledging our loved ones and including them in your Christmas preparations. In honour of the memories contained in messages, a ceremonial burning of the cards will be conducted by the Palliative Care Team in January.

Anyone seeking counselling can contact Benalla Health’s Intake on (03) 5761 4500 or intake@benallahealth.org.au; Grief Australia: (03) 9265 2100, www.grief.org.au or Grief Line: 1300 845 745, https://griefline.org.au/.

17/12/2025

This morning, the outdoors of Benalla Health were alive with Christmas spirit as our team gathered under the summer sun for our annual festive breakfast! There were plenty of laughs, holiday stories, and warm wishes shared as we all prepare to wrap up 2025 and look ahead to a bright new year in 2026. It was the perfect moment to pause, connect, and celebrate the wonderful people who make Benalla Health such a special place.

And of course, what’s Christmas without a little friendly competition?
The highly anticipated results of the Benalla Health Christmas Decorating Competition were revealed, thanks to the keen (and very festive!) eyes of our fabulous Hospital Auxiliary judges.

🎄 1st Place: Planned Activity Group
✨ 2nd Place: Acute Ward
🎁 3rd Place: Performance Improvement

We also sprinkled in an extra dose of cheer with a special shout-out to Maternity for their outstanding festive flair and creativity and a beautiful song sung by one of our midwives, the one and only Sue Thompson!

We would also like to say a huge thank you to our local schools and students who generously participated in creating some of the beautiful decorations for our Acute Ward. Your creativity, time, and effort have helped brighten the space and bring smiles to both patients and staff, we are truly grateful.

Here’s to a joyful holiday season and another amazing year of caring for our community, every person, every time. 💫

17/12/2025

🎄✨ Planned Activity Group (PAG) Christmas Celebrations ✨🎄

Our Planned Activity Group (PAG) came together today to celebrate the festive season with a joyful Christmas Lunch and Christmas Raffle, lovingly organised by our wonderful Coordinator, Winnie, and her dedicated team.

The room looked absolutely magical, beautifully decorated with Christmas cheer, a true reflection of the care and effort that went into creating such a special day. Adding to the excitement, Santa & the Grinch made a special visit to hand out gifts, bringing smiles and laughter to everyone in attendance 🎅🎁.

We are also incredibly proud to share that PAG was the winner of the Benalla Health Christmas Decorating Competition this year, a well-deserved recognition of the team’s creativity and festive spirit! 🎉🎄

A huge thank you to Winnie and her amazing team for putting together such a memorable celebration, and to everyone who joined us to make the day so special. It was a wonderful way to spread Christmas joy throughout our local community ❤️

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