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East Wimmera Health Service

Locality: Saint Arnaud, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5477 2100

Address: 52 North Western Road 3478 Saint Arnaud, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ewhs.org.au

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24.01.2022 Warning for high risk asthma conditions tomorrow. Be safe and be prepared. For more information on asthma thunderstorms and what do to, go to: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/cam/thunderstorm-asthma

24.01.2022 ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. In 2020, NAIDOC Week celebrations moved to November 8 to 15, due to COVID-19.... NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. You can find out more about NAIDOC and the activities on offer at www.naidoc.org.au East Wimmera Health Service acknowledge Aboriginal people throughout Victoria and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal owners; Dja Dja Wurrung, Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples; as the Traditional Owners of this country.

23.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Respect is calling out harmful comments, behaviours, attitudes.

22.01.2022 Have you seen the latest edition of The EWHS Update. Keep an eye out for paper copies around EWHS communities.

22.01.2022 Active April EWHS have teamed up with several organisations in Northern Grampians Shire to put together the ‘Get Active in April Grampians Pyrenees’ calendar of events find out what events and activities are happening near you here:https://wrsa.org.au/northern-grampians-active-april-activi/ If your club, business or organisation is in Northern Grampians Shire and wants to add an activity you can do so via: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdWhJVsL5w7YwCdri/viewform

20.01.2022 16 Days of Activism 2020 Today we share with you some of the support services available in our region, across the state and country for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police.

19.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Today we introduce you to another one of our new Community Health staff members - meet Alice!

19.01.2022 The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Dental Van is returning to our area! The team will be in St Arnaud from 7th - 14th December 2020 and 11th - 22nd January 2021. Phone the team on 03 8412 0444 to book an appointment. Stay tuned for other EWHS locations and dates over the coming months.

16.01.2022 Rural Rainbows are launching their very own website tonight and want you all to join them in celebrating with a panel, website tour and film screening of ‘Becoming Colleen’. Date and Time: Thursday 5 November 2020 7:00 pm 11:30 pm AEDT... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rural-rainbows-website-laun Rural Rainbows Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RuralRainbowsLBGTInetwork/ Celebrate the Rural Rainbows website launch with guest speakers Daniel Witthaus (Victoria), Scott Robinson (Grampians), Zara Jones (Loddon Mallee), Rachel Richardson (Hume), Dean Sutton (Gippsland) and Jo Bangles (Barwon South West). We will also be screening the film ‘Becoming Colleen’ with special introduction with writer/director Ian W. Thompson. Links to the site and film with be updated closer to the date. Becoming Colleen Finding the Shoe that Fits ... More than a documentary about the coming out of an elderly trans woman, this is a story of two people whose love transcended their traditional gender roles, a small community that comes together to support a friend in pursuit of her greatest dream, and about the joy of finding the perfect pair of shoes.

15.01.2022 Today is World Oral Health Day! Held on 20th March each year, the day aims to empower people with knowledge, tools and confidence to create good oral health. This year, the team behind WOHD are focusing on the importance of good oral health for overall health. Having good oral health can help us live a longer and healthier life! What action will you take today to look after your oral health?

14.01.2022 A Heat Health Alert has been issued for the Mallee Weather District for tomorrow, Friday 27th November 2020. Take care everyone.

13.01.2022 It’s Active April time! Active April encourages Victorians to participate in 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April to help build healthy exercise habits. We understand 30 minutes each day might not work for everyone, so remember some exercise is better than none! ... Over the month, we will share information and resources with you to inspire you get moving more.

13.01.2022 Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism 2020. The campaign runs each year between the 25th November and 10th December and aims to promote conversations and action against gender-based violence. Respect is... is the theme of Respect Victoria’s 2020 campaign. ... Over the next 16 days, we will share more images like this to encourage you all to think and talk about what respect means to you, what it looks like and how we can build respectful and safe communities.

12.01.2022 This week is Cultural Diversity Week! Multiculturalism is a core part of the Victorian identity, our character and way of life. As home to people from all corners of the world, Victoria is a place where anyone can contribute and belong. This year’s Cultural Diversity Week theme pushes the boundaries and asks: What does multicultural Victoria look like in 2030?... The Victorian Multicultural Commission has a number of programs and events lined up for the week to ask the big questions, spark constructive conversations and envision the future of Victorian multiculturalism. Find out more at https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/cultural-div

11.01.2022 The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of East Wimmera Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Vaccination Rollout Begins The EWHS COVID-19 Vaccination rollout started on Tuesday 23rd March 2021! After completing extensive training in preparation for the rollout, EWHS's team of specialist Nurse Immunisers started by vaccinating residents in our aged care facilities. ... Along with residents, EWHS staff members are also part of Phase 1A and 1B of the vaccine rollout and will begin to receive their vaccines over the coming weeks. More information for the community on when and how to access the vaccine will continue to be released as information becomes available. Pictured below: Top left: EWHS's team of Nurse immunisers. Top right: Kara Court resident Mavis Hill recieving her vaccine from immuniser Kristin Ferguson. Bottom left: Charlton aged care resident Isabelle Milward receives her COVID-19 vaccine. Bottom right: EWHS COVID Admin staff taking care of the forms and paperwork required. Centre: Charlton Nurse Unit Manager and Nurse Immuniser Reece Carroll receives his vaccine.

07.01.2022 Everyone deserves the right to a healthy future and the opportunities this affords. However, many of Australia’s First Peoples are denied the same access to healthcare that non-Indigenous Australians take for granted. Despite a decade of Government promises, the gap in health and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians is widening. National Close the Gay Day is a day of action for First Nations health equality. Aboriginal... and Torres Strait Islander health equality is everyone's business: it is a national issue in which every individual, organisation and group in Australia can play a role. East Wimmera Health Service acknowledge Aboriginal people throughout Victoria and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.

06.01.2022 Well Done everyone on your fantastic efforts to keep COVID-19 out of Buloke Let’s continue to keep Buloke and Beyond COVIDSafe.

06.01.2022 EWHS are looking for suitable and motivated people to fill a wide variety of positions that are currently available: Chef Fixed term, part time | Wycheproof Campus Applications close Monday 16 November 2020... Food & Domestic Service Assistant Permanent part time | St Arnaud Campus Applications close Monday 16 November 2020 Junior Food Service Assistants 3 hour shifts after school, including some weekends and public holidays | Charlton Campus Applications close Monday 16 November 2020 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) Fixed term, part time | Birchip Campus Fixed term, part time | Charlton Campus Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Registered Nurse Grade 2 Permanent part time | St Arnaud Campus Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Cleaner Permanent part time | Birchip Campus Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Food & Domestic Service Assistant Permanent part time | Birchip Campus Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Director - Primary Care Key member of EWHS Executive team Permanent full time Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Podiatrist Fixed term full time to 27/6/21, reverting to fixed term part time to 26/6/22 | Campus base negotiable Applications close Monday 23rd November 2020 Senior Counselling and Wellbeing Clinician Permanent full time | Campus base negotiable Applications close at Monday 30 November 2020 Further information, including position descriptions for all vacancies can be found at http://ewhs.org.au/employment.html

05.01.2022 Vaccination program rolls out today at EWHS! East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) is excited to announce that its COVID-19 vaccination program will commence on Tuesday, March 23rd. EWHS specialist trained Nurse Immunisers will commence by vaccinating residents in EWHS residential aged care facilities.... Nurse immunisers from EWHS have undertaken extensive training in preparation for the roll-out of the vaccine. EWHS chief executive Trevor Adem said that Tuesday will be an exciting day for the health service. Our residents are part of Phase 1A of the vaccination program, where the most vulnerable members of our community receive the vaccine first, Mr. Adem said. Our front line healthcare workers are also part of Phase 1A and will soon commence receiving their vaccinations, followed by the remainder of our health care staff as part of Phase 1B. Local Medical Clinics will start receiving their allocation of vaccine next month at which time other community members from phase 1B and 2A will be able to start accessing vaccines in limited numbers. More information on when and how to access the vaccine will continue to be released as information becomes available.

03.01.2022 16 Days of Activism That’s why EWHS joined CoRE!

02.01.2022 JOB VACANCIES EWHS have the following vacancies across the service - join our team today! Cleaner... Permanent part time, Birchip campus Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 12 April 2021 Community Health Nurse: Nurse Navigator Fixed term full time, St Arnaud campus Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 12 April 2021 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Re-advertised) Fixed term part time (Maternity Leave coverage), Charlton campus Applications close: 5.00pm Tuesday 20 April 2021 Enrolled Nurse (Re-advertised) Permanent full time, St Arnaud campus (Kara Court) Applications close: 5.00pm Tuesday 20 April 2021 Podiatrist Fixed term part time (Maternity Leave coverage), Campus base negotiable Applications close: 5pm Tuesday 20 April 2021 Further information about each position can be found at http://ewhs.org.au/employment.html