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Together, we are a large multi-campus organisation, but we are one unified team.

Grampians Health is the coming together of Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Healthcare Group, and Ballarat Health Services. We share common goals and values and will work tirelessly to deliver rural and regional healthcare leadership to the communities we serve. We are a total health care provider, and have been providing quality care to the Grampians region for more than 160 years. We work to improve the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and our community - that means we care for patients and the community with a comprehensive range of general and specialist care, across every key medical and healthcare discipline, including: Acute Care, Sub-Acute Care, Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Mental Health Services and Rehabilitation Services. When contributing to this page please ensure you are courteous and remain on topic to avoid having comments removed or access to the page blocked. If you would like to provide feedback to the Grampians Health, please access our feedback portal at https://grampianshealth.org.au/contact-us/

13/10/2025

Storm activity can increase asthma symptoms. You can stay informed of your risk by visiting the Vic Emergency Thunderstorm Asthma Forecast ➡ https://emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/ -asthma-forecast

If you develop asthma symptoms, follow your asthma action plan, or if you don’t have one yet, follow the 4 steps of asthma first aid.

Learn more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/asthma-emergency-first-aid

10/10/2025

We proudly launched our first Intercultural Action Plan today, marking an important milestone in our commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable and culturally diverse healthcare environment.

Developed through extensive consultation with staff and community representatives, the plan brings together key initiatives under three priority areas:

✅ Safe and Inclusive Workplace
✅ Community Connections, Representation and Accessibility
✅ Cultural Change

CEO Dale Fraser said the plan would help position Grampians Health as a service that listened, learned and led with inclusion.

“By aligning our intercultural priorities with our strategic goals, we’re strengthening our vision to be a trusted, progressive and inclusive healthcare service,” Mr Fraser said.

“It is also a timely and strategic response to the evolving cultural landscape of both our workforce and the communities we serve. As of April 2025, about 25% of Grampians Health staff were born overseas, representing over 100 countries worldwide. The largest groups include staff from India and the Philippines.”

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee Chair Veronica Furnier said the plan provided clear direction for building a culturally safe healthcare service.

“It supports Grampians Health being an employer of choice for culturally diverse candidates and ensures all staff feel respected, safe and included.”

Read more here: https://my.gh.org.au/4nJnND5

09/10/2025

COMING SOON – A NEW GRAMPIANS HEALTH WEBSITE

Complete this form by 13 October to register your interest in testing the new site: https://my.gh.org.au/4o9mVr3

Since coming together as Grampians Health, we have had five separate websites (one for each of our locations).

A new single website is being launched in late October / early November, bringing together Grampians Health services, resources, and community updates into one easy-to-navigate space.

Importantly, you will still be able to filter information by your preferred location!

We have worked with a dedicated team of consumers to develop the new site, but now we need extra help to make sure it is working well.

All testing can be done in your own time, from your own computer, tablet, or mobile device.

After you have submitted the form, we will be in touch with the links to commence testing.

05/10/2025

Grass pollen season brings an increased risk of asthma and hay fever. It also brings the increased chance of thunderstorm asthma.

🌾🌩️Thunderstorm asthma is thought to be triggered by a unique combination of high amounts of grass pollen in the air and a certain type of thunderstorm. For people who have asthma or hay fever this can trigger severe asthma symptoms.

❗ If you have current, past or undiagnosed asthma or seasonal hay fever you are at risk of thunderstorm asthma. Even if you don't think you have asthma or hay fever, don't ignore symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath.

Thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious, and even life threatening.

Know the risks. Get prepared. Stay safe.

Learn more at: https://my.gh.org.au/thunderstormasthma

02/10/2025

It's 'Shocktober' and Ambulance Victoria is on a mission to ensure all Victorians know how to perform basic CPR.

Every day, around 20 Victorians suffer a cardiac arrest. Without immediate help, only 1 in 10 survive — but CPR can double their chances.

This October, we're proud to support Ambulance Victoria's mission to ensure every Victorian has the skills to respond in an emergency:
⚡ Learn the life-saving steps of CPR - Call, Push, Shock: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/call-push-shock
📥 Find and register your nearest AED (automated external defibrillator): https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/find-aed

Together, we can make uplift community awareness and save lives ❤️

02/10/2025

A monthly prosthetic and orthotic clinic has launched in Stawell and Horsham, bringing specialist care closer to home for communities across the region.

These clinics provide personalised support for people who use prosthetic limbs or orthotic devices, helping patients to achieve optimal mobility, independence, and quality of life. The clinics are a specialised service where patients are assessed, fitted, and supported in the use of devices that either replace missing body parts (prosthetics) or assist and improve physical function (orthotics).

“While we have an established prosthetic and orthotic clinic in Ballarat, our ability to share resources across our network has enabled us to extend these specialist services to Horsham and Stawell,” said Ben Kelly, Chief Operating Officer.

“This means patients can receive high-quality care without needing to travel long distances, which is especially important for follow-up appointments and ongoing rehabilitation.”

“We’re seeing new referrals come in and familiar faces return for follow-up care,” said Karina McAuley, Acting Clinical Manager of Prosthetics and Orthotics. “It’s exciting to see the impact these clinics are having already and we’re ready to grow with the community.”

📍 Clinics are held monthly in both Stawell and Horsham
📞 Referrals welcome from patients, GPs, and health professionals
📧 Email: centralintakereferrals@gh.org.au
📱 Phone: (03) 5320 6690

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/4mEhnUk

📸 Orthotist/Prosthetist Daniel Moore with patient Robin Powell in Stawell.

29/09/2025

Wimmera’s newest Nurse Practitioner has a long-standing passion of ensuring the older population receives the best care possible. Care that is tailored to their needs to optimise their quality of life.

Starting as a graduate registered nurse in 2015 at Wyuna Sub-Acute Unit, Nina steadily progressed through roles including Stroke Clinical Nurse Consultant and Sub-Acute CNC. When she learned that her unit lost its Nurse Practitioner, she made a bold decision to pursue further studies—completing not one, but two Masters degrees during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her five-year journey led to a Masters in Advanced Clinical Nursing and a Masters in Gerontology, equipping her to provide specialist care right here in regional Victoria.

Nina wants to encourage more nurses to commit to her pathway.

“I really would love for another nurse to read this and think ‘Yes! I can do it. I can be a Nurse Practitioner’.

“Living in regional Victoria does not limit access to the pathway of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Studying my Masters in Advanced Clinical Nursing/Nurse Practitioner was achievable as the learning platform was delivered completely online, reducing the need to travel to study."

Join us in congratulating Nina on her incredible achievement and the positive impact she’s making in the Wimmera community.

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/46IQx7J

📸 Nina Roberts checks on Transitional Care Program patient Dianne Schorback.

25/09/2025

This sexual health month, remember the 4Cs of Safer S*x!

💬 Communication – Talk openly with your partner(s) about sexual health and pleasure.
✅ Consent – Take steps to check that everyone involved is freely agreeing to each sexual activity.
💊 Contraception – Take steps to avoid getting pregnant, or getting someone else pregnant, unless you both want to.
🧷 Condoms – Use protection to reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancy.

Learn more at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/sexual-health-month

21/09/2025

💭 Did you know there were over 24,000 chlamydia infections reported in Victoria last year? Chlamydia is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infection in Victoria and the Grampians region.

🔎 Most people with chlamydia infection have no symptoms, however if left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and lead to chronic pain and infertility.

💊 Thankfully chlamydia is effectively treated with antibiotics. Don't delay - book in for a sexual health check today!

Chat to your GP or visit 1800MyOptions to learn more about local testing options.
➡️ https://www.1800myoptions.org.au/

18/09/2025

Care Community Manager at Kurrajong Lodge, Ingrid Tudias, believes her residents might have created a new state record.

Three of the facility’s 36 residents are aged 100 or more and Ingrid said she was not aware of this happening anywhere before.

"Until we are told any different, we will claim it’s a record for the region and maybe even beyond that. Maybe for Victoria or even Australia,” she said.

At 102, former nurse Barbara Ellifson has claim to being the oldest resident; Hazel Exell celebrated a century earlier this year and she believes the secret to longevity is keeping active; and fellow resident Claire McKenry turned 100 recently.

From farming to nursing, tennis to cricket, these inspiring women credit their longevity to staying active, eating well, and not sweating the small stuff. 💚

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/3IeSGQn

📸 Kurrajong Lodge Manager Ingrid Tudias with centenarians Claire McKenry, Barbara Ellifson and Hazel Exell.

17/09/2025

The Spring editions of the Horsham and Dimboola Community Newsletters are now available online! 📰

In the Horsham edition you’ll read about the purchase of new equipment thanks to community donations, recent 100th birthday celebrations of Kurrajong Lodge resident Claire, Royal Flying Doctor Service scholarship success of a staff member, and much more, while the Dimboola newsletter is filled with the new national initiative to improve cancer care for rural and remote Australians, a recent win for both education and the environment, and much more…

View the newsletter here: https://my.gh.org.au/4leqwTr

14/09/2025

🔍 STIs don’t always show symptoms. This may include gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. That’s why getting regular tests is important! Look after yourself and others. Book in for an STI test today.

Chat to your GP or visit 1800MyOptions to learn more about local testing options.
➡️ https://www.1800myoptions.org.au/

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