This month’s issue looks at being SunSmart. Skin cancer kills nearly 2,00 Australian’s each year – more than the national road toll – and two in three Australians will be diagnosed by the age of 70. The good news is you can cut your risk of skin cancer by using good sun protection. It’s never […]

The theme for this year is: Volunteer for an Inclusive Future This is a very special time designated to thank volunteers. There are not enough words to describe how amazed and grateful we are for the dedication, compassion and generosity of the Heathcote Health Volunteer Team. We also want to recognize the amazing work and […]

This month’s issue looks at 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Family violence is a terrible problem in our society: • 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence. • 90% of Australian women with an intellectual disability have experienced sexual abuse. • 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have […]

This month’s issue talks about Growing a Mo for Movember. Globally, on average, men die 6 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Since 2003 Movember has raised over $102 million and funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming […]

Heathcote Health’s 2018 – 19 Annual Report of Operations and Financial Statements have been tabled in Parliament. Copies of the report will be made available at the 25th Heathcote Health Annual General Meeting (AGM) or from Heathcote Health’s reception. Click here to view Annual Report

The ongoing dry seasonal conditions are impacting on our rural            communities. You are invited to join in a relaxed workshop to discuss a range of ways to look after yourself and support those around you. The free City of Greater Bendigo workshop will be held on Wednesday 30 October from 5pm till 8.30pm at Barrack […]

This month’s issue looks at Thunderstorm Asthma and Hayhever. Grass Pollen season brings a seasonal increase in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma. When a large number of people develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time, caused by high amounts of grass pollen and a certain […]

Permanent Part Time – 45 hours per fortnight Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a passion for the food industry. To be successful in this role you must have an expert knowledge of food production and food service. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing effective and efficient Food Services in line with […]

This month’s issue looks at Community Wellbeing through Supportive Communities Workshop 3. Heathcote Health is working with Swinburn University, Heathcote Community House and other local community members in actions to improve local mental health and wellbeing. Finding the right activities for the local area and involving local people and services can only be done involving […]

This month’s issue of Health Matters talks about safeTALK workshops being held in Heathcote and Rochester. Bendigo Community Health Services is running the safeTALK project for the Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria group with funding from the State Government’s Pick My Project initiative. To learn more about this workshop Click here

The Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Heathcote Health with terms of office commencing from September 2019. The department is committed to ensuring every Victorian receives safe and high quality healthcare. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the […]

This month’s issue looks at Influenza Immunisations. Influenza seasons and severity are unpredictable. However, what we do know is that vaccination is the most important measure we have to prevent influenza and its complications. As influenza usually occurs from June, with the peak around August, vaccinating from now will allow people to develop immunity before […]

Heathcote Health offers Graduate Nurses a unique experience in Rural Nursing and only 50km from Bendigo or Lancefield on McIvor Highway. The Graduate Program is designed to support your transition from student to Registered Nurse with clinical support, supernumerary time at the beginning of each rotation, study days and an opportunity for a regional placement. […]

This month’s issue of Health Matters talks about new Volunteer Resource Centre in Heathcote. Volunteer Central Vic are excited to announce the opening of their newest Volunteer Resource Centre at the Heathcote Health Hub. The Volunteer Resource Centres are run by caring and supportive volunteer and offer a no cost service for new and existing […]

Together with Heathcote Community House and the generous support of local businesses we invite you to a Healthy Breakfast for the whole community. When: This Friday, 22nd March 2019 at 7am to 8am. Where: Barrack Reserve Pavilion Come along for breakfast before work or after work for those doing shift work Bring the children before […]

Do you know someone that needs a helping hand? At Heathcote Health we provide quality in home services to support seniors living independently. Our services include Personal care, Home care, District Nursing. Respite, Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Garden Maintenance and Social Support For all enquiries give our office a call on (03) 54310916 and speak […]

This month’s issue looks at Community Wellbeing through Supportive Communities. Heathcote Health is working with Swinburn University, Heathcote Community House and other local health services on an innovative project involving local community members in actions to improve local mental health and wellbeing. For this project, mental health has been defined as “a state of well-being […]

This month’s issue of Health Matters looks at increasing use of public and community transport in Heathcote. Advance Heathcote Inc. has been successful in securing a grant from Transport for Victoria to increase public and community transport patronage in the Heathcote and District area. Also Heathcote Health is putting a call out for volunteers in […]

Bunbunarik Childrens Hub Saturday 9 February 2019 11am through to 2pm 165 High Street Heathcote Drop in and celebrate this amazing community facility Loads of free entertainment, face painting, sausage sizzle, drinks and loads more Please click here for more information https://www.heathcotehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bunbunarik_Community-Open-Day_Flyer_3-1.pdf

This month’s issue looks at being prepared for extreme heat this summer. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted above average daytime temperatures into 2019. Extreme heat and heatwaves can effect anybody. Heat stress occurs when our body is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. To learn more click here 

This month’s issue looks at the launch of Verily Connect. The Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities (Verily Connect) Project was launched on 17 October 2018 with the aim of improving support for carers of people living with memory loss and dementia. The Verily Connect Project includes video conferencing, a specially designed website and smartphone app, […]

The Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of public health services and public hospitals (including multi purpose services and early parenting centres) with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2019. The department is committed to ensuring every Victorian receives safe and high quality healthcare. […]

Do you know anyone who may be interested in joining our fantastic Meals on Wheels (MOW’s) Volunteer team or in Aged Care; friends, relatives, neighbours? Please encourage them to get in contact with us. We are looking for new volunteers. Please contact Michelle Chapman on ph: 54310901

This month’s issue looks at Dental Health Week which takes place in August and is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. It’s aim is to educate Australian’s about the importance of maintaining good oral health. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) is now taking bookings for their new Community Transport […]

Verilyconnect is a place for carers to connect online and support each other in a dementia-friendly community. Heathcote Health invites you to attend a Community Forum where we will describe what verilyconnect is and how you can be involved. We want to hear from you about how carers can be supported within your community. When: […]

The Heathcote Health Graduate Nurse program is an exciting regional program, which offers graduates the opportunity to experience regional and rural nursing in a friendly, supportive environment. Successful applicants will undertake rotations in our Acute, Urgent Care and Aged Care wards as well as District Nursing within the Community. Applications close 5 pm on Friday 20th July 2018 for […]

The weathers turning chilly, days are getting shorter, winter is coming. And so is flu season! For tips of surviving this year’s flu season read this month’s Heathcote Health Matters page.  It’s also a good idea to book in to your GP to have your flu shot and help protect those around you. April 2018 […]

The Heathcote Health Corporate Governance (Finance & Audit) Sub-Committee is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join this group. The Sub-Committee assists Heathcote Health in the discharge of its governance obligations to the State Government and the community, through ensuring: • Effective financial and risk management; • Reliable management and financial reporting; • […]

This month’s issue looks at Creating Healthier Environments to Live, Learn, Work and Play. The Achievement Program will make health and wellbeing part of your culture and lead to improved morale, safety and productivity. To find out more click on link March 2018 – Health Matters 28th March 2018

This month’s issue looks at Victorian Oral Health Action Plan. The Victorian Government is developing a new Oral Health Action Plan to improve the oral health of Victorians and reduce the gap in oral outcomes for people that are at a higher risk of oral disease. Click hear to learn more  Feb 2018 – Health Matters […]