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Rural Northwest Health Rural Northwest Health provides accessible, efficient and excellent care to our communities within the Wimmera Mallee.

Welcome to the official Facebook site for Rural Northwest Health, serving Hopetoun, Beulah and Warracknabeal. This page will provide brief updates and images on the latest events and innovations at RNH and provide links to our website for more detailed information. Please invite your friends to like our page so we can promote important health messages to the entire RNH community.

Today, on International Nurses Day, we pause to recognise and celebrate the incredible nurses of Rural Northwest Health....
11/05/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we pause to recognise and celebrate the incredible nurses of Rural Northwest Health.
Every day, our nurses bring skill, compassion, resilience, and humanity to their work. Across acute, aged, allied, and community health settings, you are there for our patients and residents in moments of vulnerability, recovery, and hope. Your dedication keeps our communities safe, supported, and cared for — often in ways that aren’t always seen, but are deeply felt.
Nursing is more than a profession; it is a calling grounded in empathy, kindness, and unwavering commitment. We are profoundly grateful for the care you give, the comfort you provide, and the difference you make — not just today, but every single day.
To say thank you, we invite our nursing team to take a well-earned moment today to enjoy a morning/afternoon tea as a small gesture of our appreciation for all that you do.
From all of us at Rural Northwest Health — thank you for your tireless work, your compassion, and your heart. We are so proud to work alongside you.

Rural Northwest Health hopes all mums had a wonderful Mother’s Day on Sunday, and would like to congratulate the winners...
11/05/2026

Rural Northwest Health hopes all mums had a wonderful Mother’s Day on Sunday, and would like to congratulate the winners of our Warracknabeal Ladies Auxiliary raffle.
Congratulations to Geoff Lovel who won the first prize hamper, and Mary Ginnane who claimed the second prize hamper.
Thank you to all who entered the raffle. The funds raised will go toward making or purchasing items designed to ensure the comfort of our aged care residents and patients.
Auxiliary President Bev Joyce (centre) is shown joining RNH Executive Manager Community Services Paula Noble (left) and Interim CEO Lois O’Callaghan in drawing the raffle on Friday.

Tuesday's World Hand Hygiene Day was a great reminder that clean hands save lives. RNH Infection Control and Prevention ...
06/05/2026

Tuesday's World Hand Hygiene Day was a great reminder that clean hands save lives.
RNH Infection Control and Prevention Nurse Consultant Chloe King says germs can spread easily in everyday places like homes, workplaces, and care settings.
“By washing your hands properly or using hand sanitiser, you can help protect yourself and the people around you from getting sick,” Chloe said.
Good hand hygiene is quick and simple.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the toilet, and after coughing or sneezing.
“Small actions like this make a big difference in keeping our community safe,” Chloe said.
Remember to Wet Soap Rub Rinse Dry.

RNH Health Promotion Coordinator Zoe Morris demonstrates correct hand-washing technique.

Highlighting the importance of connectedness amongst our aged care communities, our Yarriambiack Lodge residents are cel...
04/05/2026

Highlighting the importance of connectedness amongst our aged care communities, our Yarriambiack Lodge residents are celebrating the recent donation of a Smart television to the Wattle wing.
Generously donated by Warracknabeal's Ben Bentley, our residents can now watch a 75-inch tv in the lounge area.
Thank you, Ben.

Deputy Director of Nursing Debra Matricardi and resident Max Taylor (right) thank Ben for his generous donation.

With Mother's Day approaching fast, our wonderful Warracknabeal Auxiliary are giving you the chance to win a range of go...
02/05/2026

With Mother's Day approaching fast, our wonderful Warracknabeal Auxiliary are giving you the chance to win a range of goodies in their Mother's Day raffle.
Tickets are $2 each and the winner will be drawn on May 6.
To enter the raffle please visit Warracknabeal reception.

Community Health Update – Measles Alert (Victoria)Updated measles public exposure sites have been identified in Victoria...
29/04/2026

Community Health Update – Measles Alert (Victoria)
Updated measles public exposure sites have been identified in Victoria.
The Chief Health Officer - Updated measles public exposure sites in Victoria advises that there are new measles public exposure sites across Victoria, and members of the community should remain alert to symptoms and public health advice.

Why this matters for the Yarriambiack community
While not all exposure sites may be within our immediate area, Yarriambiack residents regularly travel for work, health care, education and social reasons, including to larger regional centres and metropolitan Melbourne. This means local community members may have been unknowingly exposed during recent travel.
Measles is a highly infectious airborne disease, spreading through coughing, sneezing or close contact. Early identification, isolation and prompt medical advice are critical to preventing further spread.

What the community should do
If you have visited any listed public exposure site at the specified dates and times, you should:
• Monitor closely for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore or red eyes, and rash.
• Follow the public health instructions linked to the exposure site.
• Seek medical advice promptly if symptoms develop, and call ahead before attending a health service so appropriate precautions can be taken.
Vaccination remains the best protection
The Department of Health reminds the community that:
• Two doses of the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine are required for full immunity.
• Vaccination is safe, effective and the best way to protect yourself and others, particularly infants, older people and those who are immunocompromised.
If you are unsure of your vaccination status, speak with your GP or health provider.

How to access exposure site information and health alerts
Community members can:
• View the latest measles exposure sites and health advice via the Victorian Department of Health website.
• Subscribe to Health Alert Communications from the Chief Health Officer to receive timely updates on communicable diseases and public health risks.
• Access trusted consumer information through the Better Health Channel.

Health professionals and community members can also contact the Communicable Disease hotline on 1300 651 160 (24 hours) for further advice.

Intake Team are here to help you access our Community Health services.Did you know that the Rural Northwest Health Intak...
29/04/2026

Intake Team are here to help you access our Community Health services.

Did you know that the Rural Northwest Health Intake Team is a single point of contact for all clients seeking to access community health services?
The RNH Intake Team comprises of nurses and allied health professionals.
You can call the Intake team and make a self-referral, or your local GP or other service provider can refer you.
The following services are accessed via the Intake Team:
• Physiotherapy.
• Occupational Therapy.
• Exercise Physiology.
• Social Work.
• Podiatry.
• Footcare.
• Dietetics.
• Speech Pathology.
• Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Community Nursing.
• Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP).
• Movement Disorder Nurse.
• Planned Activity Groups.
When you contact the Intake Team they will complete an assessment to gather information, ensure your details are accurately recorded, and provide information about the service you are accessing, including costs.
The Intake Team are the single point of contact for current community health clients.
Please contact the Intake Team if you have any questions relating to your current services or if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Our Intake Team can be contacted on:
Allied Health, PAG, Community Nursing Intake: (03) 5396 1285
Home Support Intake: (03) 5396 1244.
Or via email intake@rnh.net.au.

On April 28 the world takes a moment to ask a simple but important question - are we really keeping people safe at work?...
27/04/2026

On April 28 the world takes a moment to ask a simple but important question - are we really keeping people safe at work?
World Day for Safety and Health at Work encourages everyone to recognise the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
The team at RNH shows up for work every single day – and RNH shows up by looking out for the safety of our staff.

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18 Dimboola Road
Warracknabeal, VIC
3393

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+61353961200

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