Hesse Rural Health

05/04/2026

🐣Wishing all a Happy Easter and hoping you get a special treat from the Easter Bunny like our residents did this morning 🐇

02/04/2026

Just a reminder the Winchelsea Community Foodbank is CLOSED tomorrow due to the Good Friday Public Holiday

See you all again next week as normal

Please be advised that the Winchelsea Community Foodbank will be closed on Friday 3rd April for Good Friday.

For more information, please contact:
📧 healthpromotion@hesse.vic.gov.au
📞 0417 848 292

31/03/2026

WHAT A TRULY SPECIAL MILESTONE! 🎉

Hesse Rural Health recently had the privilege of helping Phyllis Clissold celebrate her 100th birthday, on 17th December. Surrounded by family and friends to help mark the occasion, Phyllis enjoyed a lovely drive around Winchelsea on a beautiful day - in a car that’s just one year younger than she is!
How wonderful to celebrate such an incredible life and reach this amazing milestone. Here’s to a century of memories, laughter, and wisdom.
Happy 100th birthday, Phyllis! 💖

31/03/2026

This Trans Day of Visibility, we recognise and celebrate transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people in our community.
Everyone deserves safe, respectful, and inclusive healthcare-today and every day. We are continuing to learn and improve how we support trans and gender diverse people in our care.

For more info: https://www.tgv.org.au/

30/03/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

CARING: Mary Varkey, Registered Nurse, Residential Aged Care

Mary is acknowledged for displaying kindness and empathy at Hesse. Mary is conscientious and caring, always doing her best to ensure residents and patients receive a high standard of care. She regularly acts in charge and works extra shifts. Always remaining calm and considerate and caring towards the residents, checking on staff to ensure they feel equipped with the information they need to perform their roles in the care team.

Thank you for all you do and congratulations Mary!

What are the Staff IICARE Values Awards?
Hesse Rural Health values Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Accountable, Respect and Excellence as a workforce and encourage all employees to deliver the best care to our community with these values in mind.
Each quarter staff can nominate their peers whom they believe have done an outstanding job at embodying a particular value, the nominations go to a committee to select a value award winner for each quarter, and then an overall winner each year.

27/03/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲

Did you peep us on the front page of the The Winchelsea Star this week?

Since opening in October, Hop In Café at Hesse Rural Health has become a favourite spot for residents, staff, and visitors to connect. What began as a simple idea has grown into a warm, welcoming hub where people gather for a cuppa, conversation, and community.

A big thank you to the 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙊𝙥 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙥 who continue their generous support in making projects like the café possible - helping create a space that will benefit the community for years to come.

Residents especially value the space, with one sharing, “It’s so nice for everyone to be able to mingle in one place,” and another adding, “It’s the one place we can all see each other and talk about things.”
With tasty, affordable options and new garden seating, the café continues to bring people together in a relaxed, friendly setting.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?
We’d love your help! Call 5267 1200 or email reception@hesse.vic.gov.au to get involved.

Read more in the latest edition of The Winchelsea Star, on page_2: https://winchelseastar.hflip.co/20260324 /2

26/03/2026

Please be advised that the Winchelsea Community Foodbank will be closed on Friday 3rd April for Good Friday.

For more information, please contact:
📧 healthpromotion@hesse.vic.gov.au
📞 0417 848 292

25/03/2026

🍀 St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Hesse 🍀

Last Tuesday, we brought a touch of Irish spirit to Hesse as we celebrated St Patrick’s Day together! Many of our residents and staff embraced the occasion, dressing in green and adding a festive splash of colour across residential aged care.

It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, sharing laughs, and enjoying the sense of community that days like this bring. From subtle green accessories to full festive outfits, the creativity and enthusiasm on display made the day extra special.

Moments like these are a great reminder of the positive culture we’re proud to have at Hesse; where we can come together, celebrate, and have a bit of fun along the way. 💚💚

24/03/2026

The Winchelsea Community Foodbank had a fantastic upgrade, made possible through the Victorian Government DFFH Community Food Relief Program. 🍎
Thanks to $40,000 in funding across 2024–25, Hesse has been able to make some improvements- including new heating and cooling, upgraded shelving, secure doors and locks, plus a brand-new fridge and freezer.
We also delivered a 6-week Community Kitchen Program and stocked up on even more food to support our local community. 🥘

23/03/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿
RESPECT: Mandeep Kaur, Finance Co-ordinator
Mandeep is acknowledged for demonstrating respectful behaviours that values the rights and wishes of others. Mandeep is very responsive to requests for information and makes herself available to staff, residents and families to ensure they understand finance related issues. She consistently goes out of her way to listen to residents' concerns, offering emotional support during difficult times, and exemplifying kindness and empathy in all patient interactions.
Mandeep advocates for patients' decisions, empowering them by providing compassionate guidance without imposing her views, and is respectful in honouring their individual wishes and feelings. Mandeep promotes inclusive team collaboration, ensuring every colleague's input is valued, adapting her approach to accommodate diverse perspectives and needs, respecting others' rights and fostering a supportive environment.
Thank you for all you do and congratulations Mandeep!

What are the Staff IICARE Values Awards?
Hesse Rural Health values Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Accountable, Respect and Excellence as a workforce and encourage all employees to deliver the best care to our community with these values in mind.
Each quarter staff can nominate their peers whom they believe have done an outstanding job at embodying a particular value, the nominations go to a committee to select a value award winner for each quarter, and then an overall winner each year.

20/03/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

INNOVATION: Victoria Evans, Exercise Physiologist

Victoria is acknowledged for embracing new ideas that lead to success at Hesse. Victoria identified a service need to inform and connect community consumers diagnosed with cancer, along with those that care for them.

She demonstrated innovation by accessing resources from Cancer Council and liaising with Colac Area Health to collaborate and organise a robust group to be delivered over 6 weeks to the Winchelsea community. Along with Victoria’s expertise, she organised for other clinicians at Hesse to give specific session topics for the participants.

Thank you for all you do and congratulations Victoria!

What are the Staff IICARE Values Awards?

Hesse Rural Health values Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Accountable, Respect and Excellence as a workforce and encourage all employees to deliver the best care to our community with these values in mind.
Each quarter staff can nominate their peers whom they believe have done an outstanding job at embodying a particular value, the nominations go to a committee to select a value award winner for each quarter, and then an overall winner each year.

19/03/2026