South Gippsland Community Health Foundation

09/05/2026

Your donations at work: Enhancing local care through technology. 🏡💻

We are proud to announce that the South Gippsland Community Health Foundation has funded the new $61,000 'Lookout Way' system for South Gippsland Hospital.

This digital leap ensures our community receives the best possible Support at Home care, both now and into the future. A huge thanks to the local Corner Inlet community; your generosity is the reason we can back important digital upgrades like this.

👉 To help us fund more projects like this, visit our website to learn how you can support local health: https://www.southgippslandcommunityhealthfoundation.org.au/
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South Gippsland Community Health Foundation (SGCHF) funds our digital push.

The SGCHF has funded the $61,000 Look out Way Client Data Management System, to underpin our Support at Home (Home Care Packages) service.

SGCHF president Graeme Baxter said the digital program would help local people stay safe at home.

“We are proud to support SGH in helping people stay safe at home. This digital program is not just about working more efficiently; it is about providing better care. We are very grateful to the people of Corner Inlet, whose donations make projects like this possible.”

SGH Director of Community Care Samantha Park, welcomed the investment.

“This investment highlights the power of community-backed partnerships in sustaining and strengthening rural health services, ensuring local people can continue to access modern, reliable
care now and into the future,”

SGH is responding to national aged care reforms including the Support at Home program and the Lookout Way system is regarded as essential to that work.

Pictured is (L to R) SGH Director of Community Care Samantha Park, SGCHF Director, Paul Ahern, and SGH Support at Home Program Manager, Mel Henwood.

06/05/2026

25/04/2026

01/04/2026

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Thanks to all our major sponsors and to everyone who supported this years' Murray to Moyne raffle and fundraising effort! It's a record-breaking year at $24,880! We will announce what equipment is purchased in the near future.

26/03/2026

🌟 The South Gippsland Community Health Foundation is proud to support Beyond the Badge—a powerful night of insight, connection and laughter.

Organised by the Yanakie Men’s Group, this event brings our community together to raise awareness of mental health and share real stories.

The Yanakie Men’s Group warmly invites you to a special community evening focused on connection, conversation, and a few good laughs.

Join us for “Beyond the Badge” on Saturday, 9 May at 6:00 pm at the Yanakie Hall. This meaningful and entertaining night is open to men and women aged 16 and over, with tickets $50 per person.

The evening will begin with a shared meal — choose from a selection of meats with salads or a vegetarian option — giving everyone a chance to relax and connect.

The first part of the night will feature two former Victorian police officers who will speak openly about their experiences with PTSD, how they navigated their way through it, and how it led them to create TJF – The Journey Forward, a registered charity dedicated to starting important conversations around mental health.

Following this powerful discussion, the night will take a lighter turn with a performance from one of Victoria’s best stand-up comedians, Matt O’Neill, guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs.

After the show, everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy a chat. The Settlers Hut will be open with the fire going, creating the perfect space to wind down and spend time together. There will also be lucky door prizes, making it a fantastic night and great value for money.

🎟 This is a ticketed event through TryBooking and tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours soon.

We’d love to see as many community members there as possible for what promises to be a memorable and meaningful evening.

26/03/2026

Proud supporters of the South Gippsland Hospital Murray2Moyne relay fundraiser.
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08/03/2026

Tomorrow.

Join us for our International Women’s Day webinar, Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause: A Conversation for Everyone.

Presented by Dr Romey Giles, this online session will explore what to expect during perimenopause and menopause, common symptoms, treatment options and how we can better support midlife health across our communities.

📅 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
📍 Online

There’s still time to register!
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0C2Lz0


Image Description: International Women’s Day Webinar graphic with the GWH logo at the top. Decorative purple scales sit in the centre with a green banner across them reading “TOMORROW”. Text below reads “International Women’s Day Webinar” and “Webinar on Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause: A Conversation for Everyone”.

25/02/2026

❤️‍🩹 **Building Life-Saving Skills in Yanakie**

What a fantastic afternoon at Yanakie Hall and Recreation Reserve, where 19 local residents took part in a hands-on CPR and First Aid training session delivered by Encompass First Aid.

Led by Rohan Bail, with valuable local medical insights from Phil Worboys of the South Gippsland Community Health Foundation, the session focused on practical, confidence-building skills that could one day save a life.

Local resident Tristan Brown reflected on the broader impact: “We now know we have people in our local community we can rely on if needed, plus it’s been a great opportunity to connect with each other.”

“First aid is crucial to saving lives in a rural setting,” said Phil Worboys.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important initiative in community safety and resilience.

For information about future training sessions, contact the South Gippsland Community Health Foundation contact@sgchf.org.au or Encompass First Aid.

30/11/2025

‼Closing soon‼
📣The Manna Gum Community House Christmas Gif📣The Manna Gum Community House Christmas Gift Drive is now open.
Share the joy this Christmas by taking part in the MGCH Christmas Drive.
Simply drop off donations at any of the locations listed below before 4th December 2025.
Volunteers from Vinnies and Manna Gum Community House will collect the donations and distribute accordingly around our local Gippsland area.
Please do not wrap donations.

Manna Gum Community House
Welshpool RTC
Paragreen Real Estate
The Windmill Cafe
Welshpool Hotel
The HandMakers Store

16/11/2025

We loved being part of Saturday’s event at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. A big thank you to the volunteer planning group for all of the time and care you’ve put into discovering what matters most to our community for the Foster Community Plan 🙏❤️