Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is an integrated rural health service We reserve the right to remove comments.

REDHS enjoys a strong relationship with our community & is focused on delivering services to meet identified community needs. URGENT CARE SERVICES
• In an Emergency call 000.
• Our Urgent Care Centre operates 24x7 at Rochester.
• 10 bed facility

This service is led by a clinical team of highly skilled RIPRN nurses. Our highly skilled team provides care for medical admissions across a large variety of illnesses, injuries and conditions. Our friendly and professional registered and enrolled nurses are supported by doctors (known as VMOs – Visiting Medical Officers), allied health professionals (including dietitians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, all supported by allied health assistants) and hotel and support services (kitchen, cleaning and maintenance staff). We support patients with a range of care, services and targeted programs including:
• Transition Care Program
• Rural Withdrawal Program
• Palliative Care
• District Nursing Service (including ‘Hospital in the Home’ post-acute care service)
• Urgent Care

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES
Community Care services are provided locally and to our surrounding townships including:
• Allied Health - Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health Assistance and Health promotion
• Group Exercise Programs - cardiac rehab, fitness for older persons, strength and balance classes
• Home Care - personal care, domestic assistance, shopping assistant, home maintenance, carer respite, home care packages
• Social Support Group

YALUKANG AGED CARE
REDHS Yalukang Aged Care provides respite and permanent aged care services, offering 60 individual rooms with ensuites, and a specialist Memory Support Unit. Our facilities are comfortable and safe and we promote the highest physical and mental function to optimise quality of life. Facilities are staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a team of qualified and skilled staff. This includes Registered and Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants. Support Services staff (catering, cleaning and maintenance services) provide services seven days a week and Activities and Administration staff are available during business hours. Yalukang Aged Care Philosophy
* To create a friendly, homely environment while providing the best quality of life for residents through individualised, planned care
* To respect the privacy and dignity of residents and encourage participation and choice in decisions affecting their wellbeing
* To help to encourage independence and maximise the potential of every resident
* To provide a place that all residents feel happy and proud to call home during the latter years of their lives

CONTACT US
www.redhs.com.au
03 5484 4400 - 8:00am - 4:30pm

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• illegal or advocate illegal activity
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• People should not seek diagnoses or referrals for specific conditions on this page. This page is for general information purposes only.
• In an emergency, call 000.

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On World Cancer Day, let's honour those we've lost, support those living with cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options.
Let's unite to raise awareness about the need for people-centred care. Every story matters, and together we can make a difference. Share your story and inspire others!
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29/01/2026

We have a pair of glasses that were left in the REDHS gym before Christmas. If you think they might be yours, please call, or pop into reception.

A beautiful day to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of REDHS reopening. Thank you to all who came and helped us celebrat...
23/01/2026

A beautiful day to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of REDHS reopening. Thank you to all who came and helped us celebrate.

If you or someone you know needs a cool space today to escape the heat please let them know REDHS is offering a space. R...
08/01/2026

If you or someone you know needs a cool space today to escape the heat please let them know REDHS is offering a space.

REDHS will be offering a cool space
Location: REDHS Function Room

Opening hours will be 8.30am - 4pm

Please ensure you sign in at the main reception.

Due to the catastrophic weather conditions tomorrow 09/01/2026REDHS will be offering a cool space Location: REDHS Functi...
08/01/2026

Due to the catastrophic weather conditions tomorrow
09/01/2026

REDHS will be offering a cool space
Location: REDHS Function Room

Opening hours will be 8.30am - 4pm

Please ensure you sign in at the main reception.

Join a Health Service that will support you!REDHS has exciting and rewarding opportunities available for permanent fullt...
07/01/2026

Join a Health Service that will support you!

REDHS has exciting and rewarding opportunities available for permanent fulltime or part time Enrolled Nurses in Aged Care.

We are looking for staff who are passionate about making a difference and working closely with our rural communities.

REDHS offers:
✅ Newly refurbished hospital
✅ Supportive multidisciplinary team
✅ Enjoy the lifestyle of regional Victoria, with proximity to Echuca, Bendigo & Shepparton

For more information, position descriptions and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Application closing date:
06/02/2026

Severe heatwave and extreme fire danger warnings are in place for parts of our catchment later this week.While extreme h...
05/01/2026

Severe heatwave and extreme fire danger warnings are in place for parts of our catchment later this week.

While extreme heat can affect anyone, people who are young, older, who are pregnant, have acute or chronic health problems, are socially isolated or have limited ways to keep cool are more at risk.

Tips to protect yourself and others:

💦 Stay cool. Use air conditioning and/or a fan. Wear light and loose clothing. Keep skin wet, using a spray bottle or damp sponge and by taking cool showers. If you can’t keep cool at home, think about where you can go on hot days to cool down such as public pools or air-conditioned buildings.

🫗 Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Keep drinking fluids before you feel thirsty, especially if outdoors and performing physical activity.

☎️ Check in with family, friends and neighbours. Let people know you are OK and check in with those at increased risk or who may need your support. Look out for those who might be more affected by extreme heat.

📆 Plan ahead. Watch the weather forecast and plan activities at cooler times of day.

🚫 Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.

🧑‍⚕️ If needed, Urgent Care is open 24/7, call Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24 or contact Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at https://www.vved.org.au/

👮‍♂️ In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For more information:
• Bureau of Meteorology heatwave warnings: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/heatwave

• Better Health Channel advice for extreme heat - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat

• VicEmergency: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

• CFA total fire bans and danger ratings: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/total-fire-bans-fire-danger-ratings

Join our team! REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a Catering and Cleaning Assistant.This casual role is:🔶 I...
21/12/2025

Join our team!

REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a Catering and Cleaning Assistant.

This casual role is:
🔶 Integral to REDHS care team services to our residents, patients, clients and the wider community
🔶 Morning and afternoon shifts, no evening shifts!
🔶 Includes some weekend work

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in these roles, we would love to hear from you!

Wishing our clients and the community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!We also acknowledge that Christmas may be a...
18/12/2025

Wishing our clients and the community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We also acknowledge that Christmas may be a stressful time for some. If Christmas is a hard time for you, it is important to remember that you are not alone.

Help is available through:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 137 934
Kids helpline - 1800 551 800
Mens line - 1300 789 978
Headspace - 1800 650 890
Parent line - 1300 301 300

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Rochester, VIC

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