Boort District Health (BDH) is a public hospital established in 1961. Providing healthcare services in the Loddon Shire.
Our website : bdh.vic.gov.au
contact : admin@bdh.vic.gov.au; 03 54515200 Boort District Health (established in 1961) is a multidisciplinary healthcare facility accredited under the National Safety Quality Health Standard and the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. Boort District Health acknowledges and extends appreciation to the Dja Dja Wurrung Country of Jaara People, the traditional custodians of the land we are standing on. Boort District Health (BDH) offers the following services.
•Urgent Care Centre with 24-hour access (2 cubicles)
Boort District Health UCC offers medical officer onsite (whenever available), Rural
Isolated Practice Registered Nurse Service (RIPRN) (whenever available), My Emergency
Doctor Service, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, and limited Registered nurse
led X-Ray Services (whenever available).
•Acute Ward (7 ensuites)
•Residential Aged care (25 aged care ensuites)
•Respite Care Services
•Transition Care Program (Hospital Based and Home Based)
•Dental health services (Public and Private oral health services)
•Community and home based Services under CHSP, DVA, HACC
o Domestic Assistance
o Personal Care Assistance
o District Nursing Services
o Allied Health Services
o Day Centre
o Meals on Wheels Services
o Social Support Group Services
o Staying Strong Program
o Transport Services
o Property Maintenance
• Boort DHS supports the following services through third-party providers
o RFDS Counselling Services
o Podiatry Services
o Orange Door
o Audiology Services
o Optometry services
Boort District Health operates Spanner Café, a Communal hub for residents, patients, visitors and staff (Opening hours 1030AM-2.30PM)
Boort District Health Volunteers operate the Opportunity Shop at Godfrey street. (Opening Hours : Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 3pm; Saturdays 9am to 12noon)
Boort District Health Executive Management
Chief Executive Officer: Donna Doyle
Director of Clinical Service: Mubarak Meera Sahib
Operation Services Manager: Julie Walton
Human Resources Manager: Kathryn Velleley
The ‘Ladies and Laughs’ social support group celebrated International Women’s Day by wearing dresses and talking fashion of days gone by.
The ladies also participated in a ‘Who is this?’ of famous women who have inspired past generations and today.
To conclude the afternoon, they discussed topics such as the best thing about being a woman, a challenging time of their life and what makes a woman strong.
The final question was “What advice do you have for the young women of today?” Some of their responses are written below.
17/03/2026
🍀 Happy St Patrick’s Day from Boort District Health! Our staff and residents got into the spirit by dressing in green, enjoying a friendly game of quoits, and sharing a delicious BBQ lunch. ☘️💚
13/03/2026
NDCH has teamed up with Boort District Health to provide the Support for Carers Program, helping carers access practical support, advice and respite options.
If you’re caring for a family member or loved one and could use some extra support, Georgia will be available in Boort to chat, answer questions and help connect you with services that can make a difference.
Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging — and you don’t have to do it alone.
See the details below to book a time and learn more.
12/03/2026
Do you care for someone a little, or often?
We are here toconnect with you!
Contact Georgia for further information
5451 0200
08/03/2026
06/03/2026
Today we celebrated our incredible Hospitality Team with a morning tea at the Spanner Café, beautifully catered by our local favourite, Godfrey & Bear.
A huge thank you to all our hospitality and support services staff at Boort District Health. Your hard work, dedication, and the care you put into everything you do make an enormous difference every single day. We appreciate you!
04/03/2026
Back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out Cohuna show!
If you joined us, you already know the laughs were loud, the vibes were high, the food was amazing, the prizes were memorable and the bingo was anything but ordinary. If you missed out… this is your second chance.
Drag Bingo is returning with the same energy - a little bit cheeky, a lot of fun, and guaranteed entertainment from start to finish.
Best yet, tickets are just $10! Drinks and Food at bar prices, finger food provided.
If 2025 taught us anything, seats won’t last long! Don’t wait until we call “last numbers!”
These events are part of the Proud Together series and have been made possible thanks to funding from Pride Festivals and Events Victoria.
20/02/2026
Life isn’t always easy — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Our counselling team offers a safe, confidential space to talk things through, whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing change, or just need someone to listen.
Support is available across our region. Take a look at the flyer below for more information or reach out to our team for a confidential chat.
13/02/2026
Boort District Health partnered with CFA (Country Fire Authority), Ambulance Victoria, SES, Northern District Community Health, Multicultural Connect Central Victoria, Loddon Shire Council, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit, Australian Red Cross ARC Justice and other local agencies to deliver an informative Floods, Fires and Water Safety event for the Boort community. The evening brought together families, community members and emergency services to learn about local emergency responses, ask questions, explore emergency vehicles and connect with one another. All while strengthening community ties over a shared meal and reinforcing our shared commitment to keeping Boort safe. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event possible.
11/02/2026
Yesterday, at Loddon Place, we came together to remember the residents we lost during 2025. A beautiful and heartfelt service by Rv Sue Allen filled with reflection, and shared memories.
We paid tribute to the lives of:
• Irene (Rose) Buchanan
• Moritz Gierisch
• Margaret Ireland
• Glennis Lawrence
• Gordon Lyndon-Smith
• Ernest Perry
• Patricia Streader
• Shirley Wilson
Each of these residents touched our hearts in their own unique way. Their presence enriched our community, and their stories continue to live on with us.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to honour their memories. 💛
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Boort District Health has had an interesting and colourful history.
Until 1892 the first semblance of a hospital service was provided from a local hotel by John King, a doctor’s son. A room at Dr. Birds home then became the hospital until such time as a cottage hospital was built in 1903.
This hospital was rebuilt in 1920 as a private hospital and subsequently became the Boort Bush Nursing Hospital in 1931. Following a decision by the Hospital Board to adopt public hospital status, the existing hospital was built on its present site and opened in 1961 with capital works funding provided by the State Government.
Over the years the hospital has undergone a number of refurbishment’s and expansions. The Day Care Centre was built in 1989 and a new nursing home wing in 1997. In 1979 the Hospital Board auspiced the construction of a 30 bed hostel on crown land.
In 1989 the Board established a community health service for the district and following a series of amalgamations an expanded range of services is now provided through Northern District Community Health Service. Other outreach services which have been developed over the years include the District Nursing Service, Adult Day Activity and Social Support Programs.
The Dental Clinic was first opened in 1977 and has continued to provide much needed dental services to Boort and the surrounding district. Physiotherapy services commenced in 2007 and continue to provide service one day per week.
In June 2008, the Board resolved to change the name of Boort District Hospital to Boort District Health. In 2014, the State Government provided $14 million to update the buildings. In 2016, a new 25 bed Ageing in Place facility, 7 room Acute area, 3 bed Urgent care centre, new Kitchen, Laundry and Activity rooms were constructed.
