Dargo Bush Nursing Centre Inc.

09/02/2026

Charee from Red Cross is coming back to Dargo! We’ve certainly missed her!

Thursday 19th February at 10.30am at The Dargo River Inn. Charee will be here to facilitate some chats after recent events and wants to hear about what matters most to you.

Followed by a FREE BBQ lunch.

RSVP’s are essential for catering so please refer to Charee’s contact details on this poster and let her know you’d like to come ☺️

30/01/2026

We have lost our dearest Dorsy 😢 Our deepest sympathies and thoughts to Sharon and all of the family. She will be dearly missed.

Funeral details below for Saturday 7th February 💜

SHERWELL (nee Myers), Doreen Mary of Maffra and Dargo

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Doreen Mary Sherwell will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra next Saturday February 7th 2026 at 1 PM.

Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5711589

29/01/2026

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Skin Check Clinic for next Wednesday 4th February with Mr Sarkar.

We will let you know as soon as we possibly can, the new date for this Clinic. We apologise for any inconvenience.

28/01/2026

Amazing effort from all involved, and a big shout out to the volunteers and the local CFA crews who gave their time to be here. You all made us feel safe and looked after. Summers definitely not over yet, but the threat has eased for now.

Check out all the road closure details on official sites, but looks like we’ll be seeing you all back here real soon ☺️🙌 Make sure you always check weather conditions and road closures leading up to your trips to the High Country. She’s a mighty beautiful place to explore, but when she gets wild, she holds back for no one.

28/01/2026

We have an exciting opportunity available for casual Registered Nurses to apply to join our casual bank. Are you looking for a change in a new and exciting environment? Something totally different to add to your Nursing experience? Or maybe you are already a Remote Area Nurse who would love to come and work in Dargo.

Working in Dargo provides a busy and varied environment, with a strong focus on building a strong resilient Community. From working within the Centre, to nursing in the community, to emergency callouts supported by Ambulance Victoria. No two days are ever the same.

In your down-time, you have access to some of the most amazing sceneries, bushwalking, fishing, swimming in the river and of course, you're right on the doorstep of the wider High Country! 🙌

24/01/2026

Some important information around heat-related illnesses. Stay cool everyone 😎

24/01/2026

Due to the ongoing fire threat and the extreme weather conditions over this long weekend, we are available for contact via our normal phone contact numbers for Members and Dargo residents. Please note the Centre is not open over Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and currently there are no Nurses in Dargo. We offer this service as a layer of support for our community to ensure that all Agencies can coordinate in the event of any emergency situations.

We are also happy to coordinate any welfare checks should any concerns arise. Remember if it is an emergency, please call 000. If it is a non life threatening medical concern, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department can assist you (check out closure poster for further details). Take care over this hot weekend, keep an eye out for each other and if you think we can be of assistance don’t hesitate to call.

23/01/2026

🌸💖🌸 REMINDER 🌸💖🌸

The BreastScreen Bus Trip is back!

Contact us on 5150 2420 to book your spot or for any further information🩷

The BreastScreen Bus Trip is back! It’s been a couple of years since we last ventured down to Sale for our screenings. That means some of you are now due again!

We would like to book the trip in for mid to late February and will look to confirm a date in the coming week. Get in contact with us ASAP to secure your spot. There are a limited number of supporter seats available for those not having a screen.

The day will also involve a lovely lunch out and a visit to a local attraction, both to be confirmed. Contact us on 5150 2420 🩷

22/01/2026

SKIN CHECKS AT DARGO BUSH NURSING CENTRE!!!

Do you need a skin check? Are you a Member of the Dargo Bush Nursing Centre?
Mr Sarkar (General Surgeon) is returning to Dargo Bush Nursing Centre for Skin Checks on:
WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2026!
Book your appointment today as there are limited spaces available. Read the flyer for all the details on the requirement for a referral from your GP.

Phone 51502420 for any further enquiries or to book in!🙂

22/01/2026

We’re really hoping the wonderful crews can continue the great work they are doing to prevent these fires from further impact in our area.

Please enjoy your long weekend elsewhere. Dargo and the High Country can’t wait to see you back soon but the roads, Forests and Parks remain closed in the area over the Long Weekend.

Dargo - and surrounding forests, parks and roads - will stay closed to visitors this Australia Day long weekend.

We know this is usually a very popular time for tourists, but bushfires in the area are still active and could get worse in the hotter weather this weekend.

Hotter conditions can cause flare ups and additional fire activity - adding to the risk already existing from the Wonnangatta-Dargo 52,000 hectare fire complex. Conditions can change very quickly.

Do not illegally go camping or four-wheel driving in closed areas. Both for your own safety and that of our many firefighters and machinery operators who are in these areas carrying out important works.

There are so many other amazing areas across East Gippsland and the High Country that you can head out to explore instead - until conditions are safer and Dargo can welcome you back.

Current closures include:
• Parts of the Alpine National Park
• Mitchell River National Park
• State Forests around Dargo
• Blue Pool – and all sites north from there along Freestone Creek Road

For a larger version of the closures map – click here https://go.vic.gov.au/45T1W58

For the full lists of park, forest and road closures, please visit the following links:
VicTraffic: https://bit.ly/4sKAdNX
Parks Victoria: https://bit.ly/3Lw5xiJ
Forest Fire Managemen Victoriat: https://bit.ly/3NoJrPK

Stay up to date with emergency warnings by downloading the VicEmergency app and set a watch zone for the area you’re planning to visit.

Parks Victoria DEECA Gippsland Wellington Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Forest Fire Management Victoria 4wd TV Four Wheel Drive Victoria Group DEECA Hume Visit Gippsland
Four Wheel Drive Victoria Group Bushwalking Victoria DEECA Hume Visit Gippsland Victorian High Country Huts Association Mt Hotham Alpine Resort ABC Gippsland ABC Goulburn Murray Dargo River Inn Dargo Hotel Dargo General Store

21/01/2026

The Centre will be closed on Monday 26th January for Australia Day and will reopen as per normal Tuesday 27th January. Please remember to always phone "000" in an emergency situation. For all other health advice and support, please utilise the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. Details for accessing are on the poster below.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

13/01/2026