West Wimmera Health Service

25/03/2026

💜🩵 👼Each March, families and communities across Australia come together to say the names of babies and children who have died, honouring their lives and the love that remains.

Led by , Say Their Name Day is a time for remembrance, compassion and connection. If it feels right for you, you’re invited to share your baby or child’s name in the comments, or a photo, memory or few words about them. Your sharing may help someone else feel less alone. 🪽🕊️

We respectfully acknowledge that everyone remembers differently. Please do what feels right for you — there is no right or wrong way to remember.

25/03/2026

💛 Support is available for the Minyip community 💛

Confidential counselling support is available this Friday, 27 March, 9am–5pm for anyone who may need it.

📞 Call Olivia (Benestar Counsellor): 0417 668 397

If the line is busy, please leave a message and your call will be returned.

You don’t have to manage this alone. Support is here.

23/03/2026

🎨🤸‍♀️ 🐰 HOP TO IT - Easter and April School Holidays are almost here! Book your children in for our Vacation Care in Nhill! Child Care Subsidy is available for eligible families.

✅ Enrol now via 👉 wwhs.net.au/oshc

📍 35 Queen St, Nhill
🕘 9am–4:30pm
📅 8, 9, 13, 14 & 15 April
😄 Guaranteed fun!
📧 Questions? Email oshc@wwhs.net.au

20/03/2026

🦷 World Oral Health Day – Today, Friday 20 March

A clean mouth is a healthy mouth — and it plays a bigger role in your overall health than you might think.

👉 Find out more on our handy tips poster: https://bit.ly/3PhQJpr

Looking after your teeth and gums can support:
❤️ Heart health
🩸 Diabetes management
🥗 Good nutrition and wellbeing

Simple habits make a big difference:
✔ Clean between your teeth
✔ Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
✔ Visit your dentist regularly

Take a moment today to check in on your oral health — your body will thank you.

19/03/2026

🎨🤸‍♀️ April School Holidays = Sorted! 🎉

Looking for a fun, safe and engaging place for the kids these school holidays? Our Vacation Care has you covered!

📍 35 Queen St, Nhill
🕘 9am–4:30pm
📅 8, 9, 13, 14 & 15 April

With plenty of activities, creativity and play, it’s the perfect way to keep little minds busy and smiling while school’s out 😄

✅ Enrol now via 👉 wwhs.net.au/oshc
📧 Questions? Email oshc@wwhs.net.au

18/03/2026

Our Minyip Community Health Centre is CLOSED Wednesday 18 March and Thursday 19 March.

For non urgent enquiries, call Murtoa Community Health Centre: 5363 0400.

17/03/2026

🤝 Harmony Day = One Community, Many Cultures, One Big Smile! 😁
This Saturday 28 March, our Health Promotion team will be popping up at Harmony Day 2026 with a stall all about oral health 🦷✨

Different cultures, different languages, different stories — but one thing we all have in common?
👉 We all have mouths. We all have teeth. And we all deserve healthy smiles. 😁

Come say hello, grab some tips, have a laugh, and celebrate what brings us together — caring for ourselves and each other 🧡

📍 Jaypex Park, Nhill
🕙 10am–1pm
🎶 Markets, performances, activities… and smiles from every culture!

Because harmony starts with connection — and often, with a smile 😄

|| HARMONY DAY 2026 - MARKET AND PERFORMANCES ||

Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Hindmarsh Pride Committee are excited about the upcoming Harmony Day – Market and Performances event that will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026 at Jaypex Park in Nhill from 10am to 1pm.

The day will feature:
• Live performances
• Stalls
• Crafts
• Games
• Popcorn

Community members are warmly invited to come along, connect with others and celebrate the rich diversity that is so important in Hindmarsh Shire.

Harmony Week is an annual celebration to recognise cultural diversity and bring together Australians from different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone.

For more information, please contact our Community Wellbeing Team on (03) 5391 4444 or email community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

09/03/2026

✈️ Don’t catch measles on your holiday! Make sure you’re fully vaccinated against measles before you travel overseas. 2 doses are required for best, lifelong protection. 🛡️

If you’re not sure how many doses you’ve had, see your healthcare provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to complete your measles vaccination course.

If you need two doses of the measles vaccine, these are given at least four weeks apart. It is also best to receive your final vaccine at least two weeks before you depart, to allow your body time to develop immunity. It is important to factor these timings into your travel plans.

➡️ Learn more about measles and the MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella) vaccine at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles

➡️ Learn more about finding your immunisation records at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/site-5/health/healthyliving/How-to-find-your-immunisation-records

08/03/2026

🧸It's Safe Sleep Week, baby!

We’re supporting 's national campaign to help families reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI).

✅ Join their FREE Parent & Carer Forum on Tuesday, 10 March at 1.00 pm (AEST).
Learn why safe sleep matters, talk through real-life scenarios, ask questions, and walk away with practical tips you can use immediately.
Held online via Zoom — open to all parents, carers, and anyone supporting a baby.
Register: https://rednose.org.au/events/know-the-why-check-the-space-make-it-safe-parent-carer-safe-sleep-forum/

07/03/2026

📣 Age 20–59? You may have only had 1 dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. You need two doses for protection.

📄 Check your immunisation records. If you haven’t had two doses, or you don’t know, get vaccinated.

🛡️ No Medicare card is required to get a free state-funded MMR vaccine.

➡️ Learn more about measles and the MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella) vaccine at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles

➡️ Learn more about finding your immunisation records at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/site-5/health/healthyliving/How-to-find-your-immunisation-records

06/03/2026

🎉 Exciting news for a Friday! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Enrolled Nurse Trainee Megan Watts has taken out two major awards:
🏆 Federation University Trainee of the Year
🏆 Ballarat Rotary Club Endeavour Excellence Award

Megan will now go on to represent both West Wimmera Health Service and Federation TAFE in the Victorian Trainee of the Year awards.

This is an incredible achievement and a well‑deserved recognition of Megan’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to her training and her role.

Congratulations, Meg — we’re super proud! 🤩