Central Highlands Health Network

22/01/2026

Phones are out in sunny Creswick so if you need the doctor you better just come in. 69a Albert st Creswick

21/01/2026

Welcome to our new doctor who has started at our Raglan Street Clinic this month. Dr Afshan Shariff comes with a lot of experience and is looking forward to meeting new patients. To book appointment please call 4329 0799 or 7036 1070.

Please Welcome Dr Afshan Shariff!

We're excited to have Dr Afshan join our team on Thursdays.

Give us a call Ph. 4329 0799 for bookings and enquiries or visit our website for more information

https://www.chhn.com.au/team

06/01/2026

Please Welcome Dr Afshan Shariff!

We're excited to have Dr Afshan join our team on Thursdays.

Give us a call Ph. 4329 0799 for bookings and enquiries or visit our website for more information

https://www.chhn.com.au/team

18/12/2025

HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

Its that time of year again.
From All of us at Central Highlands Health Network and Raglan Street Clinic we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope your have a wonderful end of year and summer holidays.

We will be closed completely at CHHN Creswick and Avoca from Tuesday 23rd of December until Monday 5th of January 2026.

Raglan Street Clinic will be open with limited urgent availability from 10am till 2pm via telehealth on Monday 29th of December and for In person Appointments on Tuesday 30th of December only, but will otherwise also be closed over this period.

All three locations will return to regular hours from Monday 5th January 2026.

If you require urgent medical attention over this period please attend either Grampians Health Ballarat Emergency Department or the Urgent care centre in Ballarat or Maryborough.

We will continue to monitor our emails and voicemail over the holiday period but please note if in need of urgent medical assistance please call triple 000 or attend the above listed services.

We hope to see you in the new year.
Once again Happy Holidays and have a wonderful safe and Happy Christmas from all of us at CHHN.

14/12/2025

Really good night was had by all 😁

10/12/2025

Well, no one played the game and bought in a new costume for Jack. So Santa it is - again! But hey, free Santa photos if anyone wants a "different" family Christmas card photo this year 😂

05/11/2025

So, I'm feeling kinda loser'ish! You know - got no friends, gonna eat some worms kinda thing!
Jack went across the road to Leavers Hotel on Friday night for a Halloween weekend of festivities and frivolities and still hasn't returned (dirty stop out!) I hear there was singing, dancing and maybe a wee bit of alcohol.
It's quite lonely in the office without him, so I really hope he rolls back over here soon.

15/10/2025

Guess what? It's Almost time for Round 4 of Avoca Skin checks 2025!

Are you a farmer or someone who works outside? Have you had a few too many sunburns? Were you very committed to your summer tan as a teen? Maybe you've noticed an odd shaped mole or spot pop up recently?

If any of that sounds familiar, Why not come see Dr Jude Jonasson at CHHN Avoca on Wednesday 12th of November for a Free Skin Check?

Skin Cancer doesn't discriminate and if not caught early, it can be absolutely deadly.

Annual Skin Checks are something we should all have in the calendar to reduce our risk and stay on top of our health. So give us a call today and book in an appointment.

Appointments are on offer from 9:00am Wednesday 12th of November at CHHN Avoca with Dr Jude Jonasson.

06/10/2025

Unfortunately, the Rumours are True.

Dr Edward Clarke is leaving us and heading off to Melbourne full time at the end of October.

Please visit our website (link below) for more information or give us a call to book in before he leaves or for any queries and concerns.

We’ll certainly miss Dr Ed but we wish him all the best.

https://www.chhn.com.au/team

06/10/2025

Seems like there's a few changes happening in Creswick at the moment. Aside from having new owners for some local Cafe's and Bakeries - which will all be missed, CHHN now has a new Pathology Collection Service at our Clinic.

4Cyte Pathology is officially up and running as of today at 69a Albert Street.

• All tests are bulk billed
• All referral slips are welcome
• Holter Monitors and ECG’s
• Monday to Friday from 8am – 12.45pm
• Closed on weekends and public holidays
• New and Old patients are welcome

The bonus of dropping into our clinic for pathology - you can have your photo taken with Jason Momoa - or at least meet him. Yes! That's right, for the month of October our resident Skeleton - Jack is dressed in this year's Halloween Costume as Jason Momoa. 😁😂

25/09/2025

Hey Creswick, wanna hear the latest goss? Dorevitch is out and 4Cyte is in!

Coming to Central Highlands Health Network, 69a Albert Street, as of Wednesday 1st October, 4Cyte Pathology will be open and ready to take your Pathology collections.

* All referral slips are welcome
* Holter Monitors
* All tests are bulk billed
* ECG's
* 8.00am - 1.00pm - Mon - Fri

NO PATHOLOGY COLLECTIONS MONDAY 29th OR TUESDAY 30th OF SEPTEMBER!

Look forward to welcoming all old and new patients.

Remember, our office is closed tomorrow for the public holiday. Whoever you are barracking for in the AFL Grand Final - we hope you have safe and enjoyable weekend.

22/09/2025

Update: Dr Michael Veal will be available for Appointments in Avoca this week on Thursday as usual. Please call us to book in. Appointments with Dr Veal are available to existing patients only,

However, New Patient Appointments are available with our other GPs.

Call us for bookings, enquiries and further information.
Ph. 7036 1070 or 4329 0799