10/09/2025
Western Alliance and the Grampians Region Health Service Partnership have officially launched an evaluation of the Grampians Residential In Reach (RIR) Program — a nurse-led, telehealth-enabled initiative improving access to specialist care for older adults in aged care homes across western Victoria.
Partnering with the DELIVER research team, this 14-month evaluation is the first of its kind in Australia, aiming to reduce hospital admissions, enhance continuity of care, and bring healthcare closer to home. It also aims to facilitate smoother transitions from hospital back to aged care, ensuring residents return to familiar environments with appropriate support.
“This is a true collaboration between health services, universities, and aged care providers. It reflects the strength of our regional partnerships and our shared commitment to delivering better care, closer to home, for older people in our communities.” said Dale Fraser, Grampians Health Chief Executive Officer.
Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/4gkALUU
📸 L-R: Back row – Sue Leibling, Grampians Health; Dr Debbie Pu, Monash University; Jade Odgers, Grampians Health; Stuart Squire, Grampians Local Health Service Network; Dr Kate Huggins, Deakin University; Narelle Ryan, Grampians Local Health Service Network; Ingrid Tudias, Grampians Health Horsham; Front row – Nomvelo Thebe, Grampians Health; David, Resident, Grampians Health Ballarat; Dr Mark Yates, Grampians Health and Deakin University.