Timboon and District Healthcare Service

28/05/2026

📣 Patient Update – Appointment Reminders Timboon Clinic

Our clinic is currently transitioning appointment reminders to the HotDoc reminder system.

During this transition period, patients may experience some changes to the usual appointment reminder process while we work through a few technical issues and fine-tune the system.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we make these improvements.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.

25/05/2026

Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, with almost 2 million Australians living with a food allergy.

The most common allergens are cow’s milk (dairy), egg, peanut, tree nuts, sesame, fish, crustacean, mollusc, wheat and soy. As well as these common allergens, lupin must also be listed on a packaged food label, no matter the amount.

Many other foods including kiwi fruit, banana, chicken, mustard and celery can also cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. There are more than 170 foods known to have triggered allergic reactions.

In Australia, food allergy is common and estimated to affect around 1 in 10 babies, 1 in 20 teens and 1 in 50 adults.

Do you need help with managing a food allergy? Want to make sure your diet is nutritious while avoiding an allergenic food? Or would you simply like some advice on how to introduce allergenic foods to babies when starting solids?

Our Dietitian Casey can help.

Contact reception on 5558 6000 to find out more.

23/05/2026

💪 Exercise Right Week | 23–30 May 2026 💪

Looking to get moving, improve your health, or build confidence with exercise? Exercise Right Week is the perfect opportunity to get started!
Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or looking to take things to the next level, this week is all about helping people move safely, confidently, and in a way that works for them.

At TDHS, we offer a range of community gym and exercise sessions, including General Strength, Gentle Exercise, Rehab, Balance, Women’s and Men’s Strength Classes, and Tai Chi. Participants have access to expert advice, encouragement, and support from our accredited exercise professionals, including Exercise Physiologists and our Allied Health Assistant.

We’re passionate about helping our community stay active, healthy, and connected. 🏃‍♀️🧘‍♂️🚶‍♀️

📞 Contact TDHS Reception on 5558 6000 to find out more about the exercise classes we offer each week.

📋 See attached timetable for more information.

20/05/2026

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers 💙

Timboon & District Healthcare Service recently hosted a Volunteer Celebration & Recruitment Morning Tea, bringing together current volunteers, staff, community members, and future volunteers to celebrate the incredible role volunteers play in our community.

The morning welcomed 32 attendees, including six Year 12 students interested in volunteering opportunities, and featured inspiring stories from current volunteers about the positive impact volunteering has on both individuals and the wider community.

We’re excited to share that two new volunteers signed up on the day, with several others taking home volunteer information packs to learn more.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to all of our wonderful volunteers💙

20/05/2026

☕🎗️ You’re Invited to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Timboon & District Healthcare Service 🎗️☕

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning as we come together over a cup of tea to support those affected by cancer.

Hosted by TDHS and Lesley Togni 💙

📍 Location: Timboon Hospital – Community Health Room
📅 Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

🍰 Please bring a small plate to share and enjoy good company. Tea and coffee will be provided.

💛 Entry is a $10 donation.
🎁 Prizes will be available on the day.

For enquiries or to RSVP, contact:
📞 TDHS Reception – 5558 6000
📞 Lesley – 0458 602 849

To donate or if you can’t make it but would still like to support this wonderful cause, you can donate here (or scan the QR code on the poster):

https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/102296/157304

We’d love to see you there — bring a friend and help make a difference! 💛

13/05/2026

💜 National Palliative Care Week 2026 💜

This National Palliative Care Week, we pause to recognise the importance of compassionate end-of-life care and the comfort, dignity, and support it brings to individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

✨ Living well, your way
✨ Conversation changes everything
✨ The heart of care

The 2026 campaign encourages honest, human conversations around terminal illness, centred around these important themes.

Palliative care is about more than medical support; it is about listening, understanding, comforting, and ensuring people feel cared for, respected, and never alone.

At Timboon and District Healthcare Service, we are proud to continue strengthening the care we provide close to home for our community. As work continues on our new palliative care room, we are pleased to share another glimpse of this important project, which will create a warm and welcoming space for patients, families, and loved ones.

This week, we also acknowledge the incredible compassion shown every day by our staff, carers, volunteers, and families who walk alongside people through their end-of-life journey with kindness, empathy, and care. 💜

📸 Pictured: Director of Clinical Services – Larissa Barclay & Acute Ward Nurse Unit Manager – Jody McGovern.

11/05/2026

LIFE Program begins at TDHS from Monday 18 May 2026

Take the steps towards reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke with the Life! program.​

The FREE LIFE Program has already helped more than 75,000 Victorians improve their health and wellbeing — and now it’s coming to TDHS!

The program provides practical support and skills to help you:

✔ Eat well
✔ Be more active
✔ Improve wellbeing with better sleep and less stress
✔ Manage everyday challenges

Session Dates:
• Monday 18 May 2026 – 2:00pm
• Monday 1 June 2026 – 2:00pm
• Monday 15 June 2026 – 12:30pm
• Monday 29 June 2026 – 2:00pm
• Monday 26 October 2026 – 2:00pm
• 12-Month Follow-Up: Monday 10 May 2027 – 2:00pm

Take the quick 2-minute health check to see if you’re eligible:
🔗 lifeprogram.org.au health check

For more information or to register, contact Timboon Clinic (Amanda Nash) on 5558 6088.

The Life! Program is a free healthy lifestyle program that helps you improve your eating habits, increase your physical activity and manage stress.

06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr Clodagh Birmingham to the Timboon Clinic team

Dr Birmingham brings a wealth of experience and a passion for all aspects of General Practice. She takes a holistic approach to healthcare, with a strong focus on preventative medicine, patient education, and personalised care.

With qualifications including MB B*h BAO, FRACGP, MRCPI, a Graduate Diploma in Dermatology, and the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health, Dr Birmingham offers a broad and valuable skillset to our community.

Now settled in Timboon with her young family, Dr Birmingham is looking forward to supporting patients on their healthcare journey.

Please join us in giving Dr Clodagh Birmingham a warm welcome to TDHS and the Timboon Clinic.

06/05/2026

🦴 The Bone Bus is coming to the clinic!

We’re pleased to share that The Bone Bus will be visiting the Timboon Clinic from 9th–12th June, offering convenient access to bone density testing right here in our community.

These scans are important for assessing bone health and identifying risks such as osteoporosis early.

📅 Bookings are essential and we recommend booking as soon as possible

To secure your appointment or to find out more, please contact the clinic directly. You can also learn more about the service here: https://www.thebonebus.com.au/

Don’t miss this opportunity to take a proactive step in looking after your bone health.

*Available to those over 70 years of age
*Eligibility applies

“In 2023, a fracture related to osteoporosis or osteopenia occurred every 2.7 minutes in Australia, totaling over 193,000 fractures for the year.

04/05/2026

You’re invited to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning as we come together over a cup of tea to support those affected by cancer.

Hosted by TDHS and Lesley Togni 💙

Location: Timboon Hospital – Community Health Room
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Please bring a small plate to share and enjoy good company. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Entry is a $10 donation. Prizes will be available on the day.

Please RSVP by 21 May 2026.

For enquiries, contact:
TDHS Reception – 5558 6000
Lesley – 0458 602 849

If you can’t make it but would still like to support this wonderful cause, you can donate here:

https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/102296/157304

We’d love to see you there—bring a friend and help make a difference! 💛