Boort District Health (BDH) is a public hospital established in 1961. Providing healthcare services in the Loddon Shire.
Our website : bdh.vic.gov.au
contact : admin@bdh.vic.gov.au; 03 54515200 Boort District Health (established in 1961) is a multidisciplinary healthcare facility accredited under the National Safety Quality Health Standard and the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. Boort District Health acknowledges and extends appreciation to the Dja Dja Wurrung Country of Jaara People, the traditional custodians of the land we are standing on. Boort District Health (BDH) offers the following services.
•Urgent Care Centre with 24-hour access (2 cubicles)
Boort District Health UCC offers medical officer onsite (whenever available), Rural
Isolated Practice Registered Nurse Service (RIPRN) (whenever available), My Emergency
Doctor Service, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, and limited Registered nurse
led X-Ray Services (whenever available).
•Acute Ward (7 ensuites)
•Residential Aged care (25 aged care ensuites)
•Respite Care Services
•Transition Care Program (Hospital Based and Home Based)
•Dental health services (Public and Private oral health services)
•Community and home based Services under CHSP, DVA, HACC
o Domestic Assistance
o Personal Care Assistance
o District Nursing Services
o Allied Health Services
o Day Centre
o Meals on Wheels Services
o Social Support Group Services
o Staying Strong Program
o Transport Services
o Property Maintenance
• Boort DHS supports the following services through third-party providers
o RFDS Counselling Services
o Podiatry Services
o Orange Door
o Audiology Services
o Optometry services
Boort District Health operates Spanner Café, a Communal hub for residents, patients, visitors and staff (Opening hours 1030AM-2.30PM)
Boort District Health Volunteers operate the Opportunity Shop at Godfrey street. (Opening Hours : Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 3pm; Saturdays 9am to 12noon)
Boort District Health Executive Management
Chief Executive Officer: Donna Doyle
Director of Clinical Service: Mubarak Meera Sahib
Operation Services Manager: Julie Walton
Human Resources Manager: Kathryn Velleley
🎄 Festive Fun with the Intergenerational Program! 🎄
Today, our residents and students celebrated the upcoming Christmas season by building gingerbread houses together! The tables were covered in lollies, icing, and gingerbread pieces as everyone decorated and constructed their creations.
There were plenty of laughs as some houses stood tall while others collapsed in sweet chaos.. but that only added to the fun!
This marks the conclusion of our Intergenerational Program for the year, and we are so grateful to the students and residents for the joy, laughter, and wonderful memories they’ve brought into our community. ❤️
03/12/2025
Boort District Health SHRFV team was honoured to attend the Boort District School assembly today alongside Benjamin Huismann, Sergeant, Victoria Police, Nicolette Stableford from The Orange Door, and Josh King from Ambulance Victoria. Together, we spoke about the 16 Days of Activism, the importance of staying safe online, and the support available for anyone experiencing or aware of someone experiencing violence.
Students demonstrated their commitment to raising awareness by tying orange ribbons and flags to the front gate, creating a meaningful visual display to encourage conversation within the school community. 🧡
The afternoon was finished up with a well-earned Zooper Dooper for the students. ☀️
We extend our sincere thanks to Boort District P-12 School for fostering a culture of respect, safety, and community awareness.
29/11/2025
Day 5 of the 16 Days of Activism against Family Violence and Gender Based Violence!
Our BDH SHRFV team took the message to ParkRun this morning 🧡🏃♂️
27/11/2025
Boort District Health are inviting all little smiles to meet two very special (and very toothy!) guests for the rest of 2025!
Come along and meet Chomper and Ollie, Oral Health Victoria’s cheeky oral health education puppets. They love brushing, smiling, and posing for photos — and they can’t wait to meet you! 📸😁
Book in for an oral health check and have a fun photo taken with Chomper and Ollie, learn some handy tips for keeping those little teeth sparkling, and get to know the friendly Dental Team at Boort District Health!
27/11/2025
Today, our team visited several local businesses to deliver our ‘Fight Against Family Violence’ kits — thoughtfully put together by Boort District Health, Northern District Community Health, and The Orange Door. These kits represent our community’s united stand that family violence and gender-based violence have no place in Boort.
Together, we stand for respect, safety, and support for all.
27/11/2025
Position vacant - Nurse Unit Manager
27/11/2025
🧡 Today, our Intergenerational Program joined residents to mark the 16 Days of Activism. Together, we shared what makes us feel safe and created beautiful orange hearts to keep or gift to loved ones. A day of creativity, connection, and advocacy for a safer world. 🧡
26/11/2025
BDH had the pleasure of hosting Year 9 students from Pyramid Hill College as part of the Broader Horizons Program.
The students spent the day gaining experience with our clinical team and support team. They also had the opportunity to support our community by helping deliver meals through our Meals on Wheels program.
Thank you to the students, their teachers for chosing us and our staff who supported the day ❤️🧡
26/11/2025
We had a wonderful turnout today, with many community members joining the walk around Boort Lake as part of Boort District Health 16 Days of Activism against family violence and gender-based violence.
Every step we took together sends a powerful message — that Boort is a community where respect, safety, and support truly matter we always stands with the victim survivors!
Thank you, and well done to everyone who took part in this important movement. 🧡
26/11/2025
Boort District Health are looking for a motivated, aspiring leader to join their team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM).
If you are a Registered Nurse who:
• Has great interpersonal and communication skills
• Has sound nursing skills including infection control, assessment & care planning experience, and are familiar with Aged Care Quality Standards
• Like working in a happy environment and want to be a part of a team who provide amazing person-centered care, with support from a NUM
• The wish to end your workday with a strong sense of accomplishment & job satisfaction
Then we would love to hear from you!
For further information about this position, please contact Mohammed Mubarak Meera Sahib – Director of Clinical & Community Services on 03) 5451 5200 or visit www.bdh.vic.gov.au. Applications close 5.00pm (AEST) on Monday 8 December 2025
25/11/2025
🟧🧡 Today BDH proudly kicked off the 16 Days of Activism against family violence and gender based violence with a morning tea attended by our partner organisations — Police, Orange Door, Ambulance Victoria, Boort Medical Clinic, Northern District Community Health, Boort District School, and the BDH Ladies Auxiliary—alongside our patients, residents, families, community members, board of management and our staff members.
This year’s theme focuses on ending digital violence, and our guest speaker Ben Huismann, Sergeant- Victoria police, shared valuable insights, including a discussion on online safety and its implications.
Our SHRFV (Stregthening Hospital Response to Family Violence) team also highlighted BDH’s role in supporting a safer community.
The event featured an interactive Q&A competition by our SHRFV team, with enthusiastic participation from residents, staff, and community members, making it a truly engaging and meaningful start to the campaign.
We have a number of activities planned across the 16 days, and everyone is welcome to join any of the events, visit BDH to collect information on support services, or simply come in for a conversation. 🟧🧡
Boort District P-12 School
Northern District Community Health
Victoria Police
Ambulance Victoria
North Central LLEN
parkrun
Loddon Shire Council
Orange Door
Boort District Medical Centre
22/11/2025
Check out the snaps from this week’s Intergenerational Program — our partnership initiative with
Boort District P-12 School
North Central LLEN
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Boort District Health has had an interesting and colourful history.
Until 1892 the first semblance of a hospital service was provided from a local hotel by John King, a doctor’s son. A room at Dr. Birds home then became the hospital until such time as a cottage hospital was built in 1903.
This hospital was rebuilt in 1920 as a private hospital and subsequently became the Boort Bush Nursing Hospital in 1931. Following a decision by the Hospital Board to adopt public hospital status, the existing hospital was built on its present site and opened in 1961 with capital works funding provided by the State Government.
Over the years the hospital has undergone a number of refurbishment’s and expansions. The Day Care Centre was built in 1989 and a new nursing home wing in 1997. In 1979 the Hospital Board auspiced the construction of a 30 bed hostel on crown land.
In 1989 the Board established a community health service for the district and following a series of amalgamations an expanded range of services is now provided through Northern District Community Health Service. Other outreach services which have been developed over the years include the District Nursing Service, Adult Day Activity and Social Support Programs.
The Dental Clinic was first opened in 1977 and has continued to provide much needed dental services to Boort and the surrounding district. Physiotherapy services commenced in 2007 and continue to provide service one day per week.
In June 2008, the Board resolved to change the name of Boort District Hospital to Boort District Health. In 2014, the State Government provided $14 million to update the buildings. In 2016, a new 25 bed Ageing in Place facility, 7 room Acute area, 3 bed Urgent care centre, new Kitchen, Laundry and Activity rooms were constructed.
