Hesse Rural Health

14/05/2026

Join us next Tuesday the 19th at Winch House for a cuppa and a chat about the Winchelsea Play Street! To register: https://www.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=YsRVQVVUsUV...

We’re excited to share that Leisure Networks has secured the Vic Health - Healthy Communities grant to bring Play Street to Winchelsea!

Hesse Rural Health is proud to be working alongside Surf Coast Shire Council and Leisure Networks to help make this happen.
Before the event is planned, we’re inviting local families and community members to help shape what a Play Street in Winchelsea could look like. Your ideas will help create a fun, safe and welcoming space for children and families to connect and play.

We look forward to bringing Play Streets Winchelsea to life-an initiative designed to offer inclusive recreation opportunities for young children of all abilities and their families, encouraging a return to play in local, underused community spaces.

Join us for a cuppa and share your thoughts ☕

To register: https://www.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=YsRVQVVUsUV&status=preview&lang=0

Learn more about Play Streets: https://www.playaustralia.org.au/1000-play-streets

12/05/2026

Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.

Today we acknowledge International Nurses Day and proudly celebrate all of the amazing nurses we employ at Hesse Rural Health Service. From our Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to our Registered Nurses and our Nurse Practitioner - each individual makes a huge difference in the lives of our Residents and Consumers.

To all our nurses, thank you! Today and every day, we appreciate the extraordinary care you provide and the meaningful ways you impact our rural community.

12/05/2026

Updated Visitor Restrictions:

As we are currently caring for residents with respiratory viruses of COVID-19 and Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) across our facility, our Outbreak Management Response has been enacted, and we have reviewed our visitor restrictions.

We continue to implement infection control precautions across the site. This includes the following visitor restrictions in place for all residents:

• 2 visitors daily per resident

All visitors must:

• Present to the main entrance first;
• Confirm no symptoms before entering and wear a N95 mask provided;
• Wear further PPE if visiting a positive resident.

Contact with residents directly is also welcomed, or arrange a virtual visit through Reception. Well residents also remain able to leave our facility.

HMPV spreads through sneezing, coughing or physical contact and usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, but some people can get very sick especially those older than 65. Like COVID-19 good hygiene practices and social distancing can help stop the spread of HMPV.

We offer a huge thank you to our families, residents and consumers for their understanding and patience during this time. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents and consumers.

08/05/2026

Take charge of your health with our new type 2 diabetes program!

Starting 20th May, this 4-week program is designed to help you build the knowledge, tools, and confidence to better manage type 2 diabetes or reduce your risk.

📞 Register now: (03) 5267 1200
📧 communityintake@hesse.vic.gov.au

07/05/2026

We’re excited to share that Leisure Networks has secured the Vic Health - Healthy Communities grant to bring Play Street to Winchelsea!

Hesse Rural Health is proud to be working alongside Surf Coast Shire Council and Leisure Networks to help make this happen.
Before the event is planned, we’re inviting local families and community members to help shape what a Play Street in Winchelsea could look like. Your ideas will help create a fun, safe and welcoming space for children and families to connect and play.

We look forward to bringing Play Streets Winchelsea to life-an initiative designed to offer inclusive recreation opportunities for young children of all abilities and their families, encouraging a return to play in local, underused community spaces.

Join us for a cuppa and share your thoughts ☕

To register: https://www.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=YsRVQVVUsUV&status=preview&lang=0

Learn more about Play Streets: https://www.playaustralia.org.au/1000-play-streets

06/05/2026

💛 Palliative Care Morning Tea 💛

We warmly invite residents, families, and carers to join us for a meaningful morning of connection, comfort, and conversation.

"Getting to the Heart of It"
12 May 2026 at 10:30am
Hesse Rural Health - Hesse Lounge
8 Gosney Street, Winchelsea

An opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and connect in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Enjoy a delightful spread of herbal teas, fresh scones, and other delicious treats while spending time with others who understand and care.

Our dedicated staff and volunteers will be there to chat, listen, and provide support throughout the morning.

Presented by Archana Gaunder & Melina Khadka
Palliative Care Project Officers

RSVP by 8 May 2026
Phone: 03 5267 1200
Email: hesse@hesse.vic.gov.au

We look forward to sharing this special morning with you 💫

06/05/2026

This Heart Week (4–10 May) we are encouraging you to Never miss a BEAT.
Learn how you can get involved in Heart Week and take positive steps to reduce your risk of heart disease below:

•Find out your Heart Age: The Heart Age Calculator is a simple, 3-minute online test that helps people understand their risk of a heart attack or stroke by determining their heart age.

•Start a conversation about heart health with your loved ones: Speak to your friends and family about their heart health, and the steps they can take to lower their risk.

•See your GP for a Heart Health Check: A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Your GP will be able to discuss what steps you can take to lower your risk which might include changing or improving lifestyle choices.

Hesse’s Community Health Team can help you take this next step in protecting the health of your heart. We have a team of community health nurses, a dietitian, diabetes educators, counsellor and exercise physiologist who can all support you in reducing your risk of heart disease

To book an appointment today please call Hesse Reception on 5267 1200.

To learn more about Heart Week: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week

To check out some heart healthy recipes: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/recipes

05/05/2026

☕ You’re Invited to the Biggest Morning Tea! 💛

Join us for a warm and welcoming morning tea in support of a great cause. Come together with fellow community members to enjoy delicious treats, great company, and meaningful conversation-all while helping raise vital funds for those impacted by cancer.

Thursday, 21st May at 10:30 AM
53 Hesse Street, Winchelsea

All proceeds go directly towards raising funds for people impacted by cancer. Let’s make a difference together-one cuppa at a time!

02/05/2026

Tittie the therapy horse steals the show 🐴

On Monday afternoon last week, residents and staff at Hesse Residential Aged Care were treated to a very special visit from Tittie the horse – and she quickly became the star of the show.

Tittie, whose official name is Ytka but is playfully nicknamed Tittie by her owners Marrit and Laura, is a 10-year-old pure Friesian, a beautiful breed that originates from the Friesland province in the Netherlands – just like Marrit!

Owned by our team member Marrit, Tittie is not only a much-loved companion but also an accomplished dressage horse who regularly brings home first prizes from competitions. Friesians are often used as therapy horses because of their calm and friendly personalities, and Tittie certainly showed why during her visit.

Thank you to Marrit for sharing Tittie with us and helping create such a joyful afternoon for residents and staff alike 💜

30/04/2026

A reminder our Tea Talk with the Hesse Board of Directors is coming up this Tuesday!

We’d love to see you there for a cuppa and a chat - come along and have your say! ☕

27/04/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful at the Winchelsea Community Foodbank and would like to acknowledge some recent contributions from our local community. 🍎

A heartfelt thank you to the Country Women's Association - CWA Winchelsea Branch for sharing with us their fundraising efforts through a sizeable donation of toiletries.
A big thank you as well to Kenty's Bakery & Cafe for their ongoing generosity. For months now, they’ve been donating bread along with sweet and savoury baked goods every week.
We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Winchelsea IGA and Tatts Lotto and their customers for donating a trolley of essential items.
And finally, a huge thank you to Moorpark Farm for their recent donation of 800 eggs-an incredibly generous contribution that has gone a long way in helping our community.

We’re also grateful to everyone in our community who continues to support and donate. These essential items will make a real difference to the individuals and families we support.