Hesse Rural Health
Hospitals post healthy results
Great Ocean Road Health, Hesse Rural Health and Timboon and District Healthcare Service have all reported budget surpluses in the 2021-22 financial year, despite one of the most challenging years for the health system.
Garden day boosts bus appeal
Winchelsea health services are one step closer to buying a new bus, after raising $25,000 through open gardens.
Op shop reopens after blaze
More than 18 months after a fire destroyed Winchelsea’s op shop, the town’s “lifeblood” is set to reopen in a temporary home, thanks to community fundraising and support.
Health service wants feedback
Hesse Rural Health is seeking community feedback on its strategic plan, with the Winchelsea-based health service hosting “tea talk” sessions.
Most health workers meet vax mandate
All staff at Lorne, Apollo Bay and Winchelsea’s health services are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while Colac Area Health continues to work with staff members who are unvaccinated.
Hospital kitchen upgrade
Hesse Rural Health has welcomed State Government funding that will allow the service to upgrade kitchen equipment at its Winchelsea facility.
Annual report cutoff wasn’t missed
Colac district’s health services have met the Health Department’s deadline to submit their annual reports, despite an eyebrow-raising claim that they failed to finalise the reports in time.
Upgrades for hospitals
Colac Area Health, Great Ocean Road Health and Hesse Rural Health will receive State Government funding to improve their hospital facilities.