Seymour Health

22/01/2026

The Prime Minister has announced a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The theme that the Chabad Community in Bondi has chosen is ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’.

Today we invite you to observe a minute of silence at 7:01pm if you are in the Health Service. If at home, you are invited to leave a candle on your doorstep or window.

21/01/2026

Today our flags in the Hospital Memorial Gardens and at the Main Entrance are at half-mast as a mark of mourning and respect.

The Prime Minister has announced a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The theme that the Chabad Community in Bondi has chosen is ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’.

You are also invited to observe a minute of silence at 7:01pm if in the Health Service.

16/01/2026

If you or people you know have been affected by a major emergency – like a fire, flood or storm – support is available to help you recover. Recovery can take time and is different for everyone. Practical, financial and emotional support is available to help you.

Comprehensive information is available from the Victorian Government 'Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'.

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Information and services for people affected by emergencies in Victoria. There is a guide to applying for emergency relief payments that has been translated into 8 languages.

15/01/2026

If you have been impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires, help is available.

Relief and recovery support is available for people impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires.

Visit Emergency Recovery Victoria or call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760 from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Recovery support for people and communities affected by the Victorian fires that started on 7 January 2026.

15/01/2026

In the wake of the recent bushfires, our thoughts remain with everyone affected — from families who faced evacuations to the incredible emergency crews who worked tirelessly to keep our community safe.

Seymour Health remains open and ready to support you.

Our teams are on-site, our services are operating, and we’re here to help with your ongoing health and wellbeing needs as recovery continues.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, need health advice, or simply want to check in about your health, please reach out. Community resilience is built together, and we’re proud to stand alongside you.

Stay safe, look after one another, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support.

09/01/2026

While our community faces uncertainty, we're quietly coordinating logistics, staffing, safety checks, and contingency plans to keep the Health Service open, resilient, and ready for anyone who needs care.

This sort of management work isn’t always visible, but it’s absolutely vital. It's through calm leadership, tireless planning, and unwavering commitment to protecting patients, staff, and services - when it matters most.

Our doors remain open, and our patients and residents are safe.

09/01/2026

We recognise that this is an anxious time for many - including those connected to residents our in Barrabill House Aged Care facility.

Our Director of Clinical Services would like to reassure you that your loved ones are safe and there is no current threat to Seymour from the neighbouring fires.

Seymour Health has activated its Hospital Incident Management Team to ensure appropriate planning and response to the current situation. The Nurse Unit Manager of Barrabill House and her team are working hard to keep residents informed and prepared. We stress again that there is currently no threat to the residents of Barrabill House.

09/01/2026

Our motto “Caring for our Community” isn’t just about health services.

We’re proud to have some of our staff undertaking voluntary emergency management activities with the CFA.

[Credit: Firefighters in Seymour before departure to the Longwood bushfire staging area. Photograph: Steve Womersley/The Guardian]

08/01/2026

We encourage those in our community impacted by fires to “Register. Find. Reunite.” with the Australian Red Cross at https://brnw.ch/21wYUmD

Register.Find.Reunite. is now open for the Catastrophic Fire Danger in VIC. If you've been affected, register now to let your friends and family know you're OK — or enquire to see if your loved ones are safe and sound. https://brnw.ch/21wYUmD

08/01/2026

The Emergency Relief Centre has relocated to Seymour.

⚠️ Emergency Relief Centre update ⚠️

Due to the evolving emergency situation, the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) at the Yea Recreation Reserve will close at 9.00 pm tonight.

Emergency relief services will then be provided from the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Pollard Street, Seymour.

Community members who require support after 9.00pm are encouraged to attend the Seymour ERC.

🚨 If you are in or near the affected areas, please continue to follow the directions of emergency services.

For the latest, official emergency information, including warnings and advice, stay informed via:
• 🌐 www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• 📞 VicEmergency Hotline: 1800 226 226
• 📱 VicEmergency app
• 📻 ABC Local Radio

Council continues to work closely with emergency services and partner agencies as the situation evolves.

Please take care and look out for one another.
Strathbogie Shire Council
UGFM - Radio Murrindindi

06/01/2026

Given the current Extreme Heat Advice from the Emergency Management Commissioner, the Victorian Department of Health reminds you how to stay at safe.

26/12/2025

The Austin Pathology collection centre at Seymour Health is closed on the public holidays (25th-26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026) only.

Otherwise, Mondy to Saturday hours remain as normal. See a complete list of holiday hours for AP collection centres at https://www.austinpathology.org.au/services/live-updates