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Beaufort and Skipton Health Service

Beaufort and Skipton Health Service is a small rural health service in Victoria, Australia.

We offer acute care, medical practice, residential aged care, transition care, urgent care and community services.

18/11/2025

The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time Board Director positions at Beaufort and Skipton Health Service. The positions start on 1 July 2026, for up to three years.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for persons with an interest in making a difference in the health sector and have the knowledge and skills for ensuring health care is delivered safely and effectively, with public money used to the benefit of all Victorians.

Applications close at midnight Sunday 23 November 2025.
For more information and to apply visit bshs.org.au/2025/10/30/board-director-opportunities-at-beaufort-and-skipton-health-service

17/11/2025

Members of the community are invited to the Beaufort and Skipton Health Service 29th Annual General Meeting.

📅 Wednesday 10 December
🕑 2.00pm
📍 Beaufort and Skipton Health Service, CWA Room, Walker Street, Beaufort

Enquires and RSVPs to Narelle Harrison by Wednesday 3 December 2025 on 5349 1682 or Narelle.Harrison@bshs.org.au

30/10/2025

We're excited to announce we've been named as a finalist at the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.

We have been recognised in the Premier's Small Health Service of the Year category for our work in continuing to operate on a values-based model, building a sustainable workplace culture that promotes accountability, innovation and quality outcomes for its community through strong collaborative partnerships with the communities we serve to provide consumer centred care, focusing not only on individuals but on improving health outcomes for the community.

The awards acknowledge the achievements of Victoria's healthcare professionals, volunteers and public health services, and the be selected as a finalist is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and volunteers.

📖 Read more at https://bshs.org.au/?p=7445

28/10/2025

Our Beaufort residents recently enjoyed a fantastic performance by "Inventi Ensemble", a classical chamber music concert who performed 'Cinderella'.

It was a great performance, enjoyed by all, and we thank all those who made it possible.

22/10/2025

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to India, Indonesia and Vietnam. Multiple public exposure sites have been identified.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person to person and potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 Exposure: People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/4quKHj8

20/10/2025

The Health Service would like to acknowledge and thank Occupational Therapy student, Pearl, and Social Work student, Vicki for all their work developing and implementing the Reminiscence Group Therapy at Beaufort, with hopes to extend this to Skipton residents. Sessions include, games, fashion from previous years as well as art therapy.

This therapy looks to foster wellbeing and connection by tapping into memories and past experiences, allowing for positive experiences and improving overall mood and life quality.

16/10/2025

There has been an increase in mpox cases notified in Victoria, with 10 cases reported from mid-September 2025, including 9 cases locally acquired in metropolitan Melbourne.

Mpox mostly impacts gay, bis*xual, and other men who have s*x with men (GBMSM), although anyone can be affected.

Symptoms may include lesions or rashes anywhere on the body, including the anogenital area. Other symptoms may include pain on urination (urethritis) or re**al pain, bloody stools and/or diarrhoea (proctitis).

All s*xually active people with compatible symptoms should be tested, regardless of s*xual orientation, vaccination status or travel history.

Free mpox vaccine is available for eligible people through s*xual health clinics, public hospitals, general practitioners (GPs), Aboriginal health services, councils and pharmacies.

For further information on mpox, including immunisation providers and all symptoms, visit: https://go.vic.gov.au/47r89qa

13/10/2025

This week is National Podiatry Week. An annual campaign that raises awareness of ankle and foot health and the essential role podiatrists play in health.

The Health Service's podiatry service is available at both Beaufort and Skipton campuses.

To book an appointment at Beaufort please call 5349 1610.
To book an appointment at Skipton please call 5340 1100.

📖 Read more about our Podiatry services at bshs.org.au/services/community-health/podiatry

09/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year, Mental Health Australia is encouraging us all to connect with the communities that matter to us.

To find out more and to download the World Mental Health Day Calendar visit www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au

Address

28 Havelock Street
Beaufort, VIC
3373

Telephone

+61353491600

Website

https://bshs.org.au/

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