Heathcote Health

03/02/2026

Looking forward to seeing you today at 10am for our Volunteer morning tea and information session.
The session is being held in our brand new Community Health Hub building, if you do not know how to access this area, please come to main reception and one of our staff will assist you.

30/01/2026

✉️You’re Invited! ✉️
✨Volunteer Information Session & Morning Tea ✨

Curious about volunteering or looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? 💙
Come along to our friendly Volunteer Information Session & Morning Tea at Heathcote Health.

☕ Enjoy a relaxed morning tea
🤝 Meet our team
💬 Ask questions and explore our volunteer opportunities
🌱 Discover how you can make a real difference locally

📅 Date: Wednesday 4 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
📍 Location: Heathcote Health

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re brand new to volunteering or just keen to learn more.
Light refreshments provided.

👉 RSVP: admin@heathcotehealth.org or 📞 5431 0900

We’d love to see you there! 💙

30/01/2026

We have so many wonderful people behind a Heathcote based parkrun.
Nicky from At The Bar Fitness 24/7 helps share our call for parkrun volunteers.
Contact Darci from Healthy Loddon Campaspe if you need to know more.

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

As the temperature continues to climb today, here are some tips from our friends at the Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit.

26/01/2026

Record breaking temperatures are forecast for much of Victoria tomorrow.
Check out the video below to learn more about what we're expecting.
Thanks VicEmergency for sharing

26/01/2026

Victoria continues to swelter through the longest heatwave the state has seen since 2009.

Today, temperatures will reach a maximum 40-46 degrees in the north, 30-35 degrees in the south and 24-26 degrees in Gippsland.

Temperatures are expected to peak tomorrow, with Walpeup and Hopetoun set to break records.

As Victorians enjoy the public holiday, it’s important to look after your health and the health of those around you in the heat.

Stay safe, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, the beach, or Melbourne Park, be sure to stay sun-safe. Take breaks inside to cool down with a fan or air conditioning, and seek shade whenever possible.

Remember, it’s never safe to leave children, older people or pets unattended in vehicles, in any weather, but particularly when we’re facing days of heatwave conditions.

Increased fire activity at the Carlisle River bushfire in the Otways has produced more smoke that may be seen or smelt across Victoria.

To check the air quality in your area, visit the Environment Protection Authority Victoria website: epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality

For more information, head to: epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-your-health

Stay informed via the VicEmergency app or emergency.vic.gov.au/respond

📍 Eastern Maar Country

25/01/2026

Bushfire smoke from the Carlisle River fire in Otway is impacting air quality in the Central Weather district.

Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding areas may experience periods of extremely poor air quality over the coming hours.

When you see or smell smoke - first, check if there’s a fire near you with VicEmergency then follow emergency advice.

But sometimes smoke can travel a long way from bushfires and affect your health. Follow these 7 steps to keep yourself safer from smoke:

💨 minimise time outside and skip hard exercise if you’re coughing or short of breath.
💨 close windows and doors and set your air-con to recirculate
💨 use your HEPA air purifier if you have one
💨 avoid burning candles, incense, and smoking.
💨 wear a P2/N95 mask if you must go outside
💨 if it is safe consider going to a place with cleaner air + air-con (like a library or shopping centre).
💨 bring your pets and their bedding inside with clean water and food.

Most importantly there is help if you need it:
call NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24 for advice.
call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.

Keep following VicEmergency and CFA (Country Fire Authority) for updates

25/01/2026

As extreme heat continues to impact Victoria, there’s a few things you can do to help keep you and your loved ones cool and safe:

🏡 Use an air conditioner or a fan, wear light and loose clothing, and spray cool water onto your skin.

💧 Drink plenty of water and keep a water bottle with you.

🚗 Don’t leave children, the elderly or pets unattended in cars. If you must leave your car for any reason, always take them with you.

🧓 Check in with family, friends and neighbours. Check in on those at increased risk, including people over the age of 65, young children, babies, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems, and people who are socially isolated.

🧓 Plan activities for the coolest part of the day and check the weather forecast regularly.

🐶 Heat can stress your pets. Make sure they have access cool, clean water and shade.

For more information on heat health, visit: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/heat-related-health-problems.

Stay up-to-date with the latest incidents and warnings including extreme heat at: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond

24/01/2026

23/01/2026

EXTREME HEAT ALERT!
The next few days will see extreme heat with elevated fire conditions. Tomorrow, 24th of Jan has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN for the whole state.
Review your Bushfire Emergency plans now and if you need help to proeare, attend the free Emergency Expo at Barrack Reserve tomorrow at 10am. Experts will be on hand to answer any questions.
Stay safe and look out for your neighbours and pets.