Omeo District Health

26/02/2026

Looking for up to date information on:
• health alerts and exposure notifications
• vaccination updates and programs
• practical advice to help keep you and your family well

Gippsland Region Public Health Unit - GRPHU now has its own Facebook and Instagram pages.

Welcome to the new home of public health in Gippsland.

The GRPHU now has its own Facebook and Instagram pages — created to share clear, timely and trusted public health information with our community.

Here you’ll find:
• health alerts and exposure notifications
• vaccination updates and programs
• practical advice to help keep you and your family well

We’ll continue working closely with our partners across the health system, while sharing important public health updates directly with you, in one dedicated place.

Help spread the word and share this page with your family and friends in Gippsland. Thanks for following and staying connected.

11/02/2026

❤️ DID YOU KNOW?
People living in the Omeo district report higher rates of heart disease than people in many other Victorian communities.

This February, as part of Red Feb, a campaign by Heart Research Australia, we are encouraging our community to take small, everyday steps that support long-term heart health.

Simple things that can help include:

• Swapping a processed snack for fresh fruit or nuts
• Walking a little more each day, at your own pace
• Taking and recording your blood pressure
• Spending a few minutes each day doing slow, deep breathing

Book your Heart Health Check on 5159 0140

09/02/2026

12/01/2026

🔔Smoke & Air Quality Update – Omeo Region🔔

Smoke from ongoing bushfires is currently causing low air quality across the Omeo region.
Bushfire smoke can affect everyone’s health, so please take steps to reduce your exposure and look after yourself and others.

ℹ️How to protect your health:ℹ️

Limit time outdoors and avoid smoky conditions wherever possible.

Stay indoors with windows and doors closed to help keep smoke out.

Keep indoor air as clean as you can — use air conditioning on recirculate if available.

If you need to be outside when it’s very smoky, consider wearing a P2 or N95 mask.

📻Stay informed:📻

Follow emergency updates from VicEmergency: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Check live air quality readings for your area: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality

Listen to your local emergency radio station for real-time advice.

🚨People who may be more sensitive to smoke:🚨

This includes people with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), those aged over 65, infants and young children, pregnant women, and people with diabetes.
If you fall into one of these groups, please monitor symptoms closely and follow your doctor’s health plan.

ℹ️If you feel unwell:ℹ️

If you’re concerned about symptoms, contact your doctor or visit VVED: https://www.vved.org.au/

If you or someone in your care has trouble breathing, chest pain or discomfort, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Please take care, look after vulnerable community members, and continue to stay informed as conditions change.

PLEASE NOTE: The VVED is a free, state-wide service. If you are contacted for payment, please do not disclose your personal details and refer the matter to vved@nh.org.au

08/01/2026

07/01/2026

Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre, Omeo District Health, Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria, and Victorian Virtual Emergency Department welcome the community to join them for lunch today at SCBNC for the soft launch of the Virtual Care Pod pilot. Sausages are hot and ready and drinks are iced cold as we know it’s quite a hot day & you’ll need to keep hydrated.

05/12/2025

All 114kms of Omeo Mountain Bike Park are officially open; bringing community together, building fitness & complimenting the array of outdoor activities available in our incredible region.
🏞️ Follow Ride Omeo for tips on how to shred trails like Flomeo, Prospector and Pendulum safely and within your capabilities.

Here at ODH we’ve heard your feedback and are working towards improving local access to medical imaging services. Did we mention that ODH 24/7 Urgent Care Centre has a new X-Ray machine?