Alpine Health

25/02/2026

🌸 Bright Alpine Leisure Group – Lunch Club 🍽️

There’s nothing better than good food and great company 💛

Our Bright Alpine Leisure Group Lunch Club meets every Wednesday for a relaxed meal, plenty of laughs, and meaningful connection. It’s a wonderful way to get out of the house, meet new people, and enjoy time together in a warm and welcoming space.

If you’re looking to stay social and connected, we’d love to see you there.

📞 To find out more or join us, contact Alpine Health today.

23/02/2026

💚 Keeping Active at Kiewa Valley House 💪

Our residents at Kiewa Valley House have been enjoying chair-based exercise sessions with Allied Health Assistant Dan Vander Ploeg.

These gentle, supported movements help improve strength, balance and flexibility — all important for maintaining independence and wellbeing. Just as importantly, they’re a great way to have a laugh and stay connected together.

Staying active looks different for everyone, and we’re proud to support safe, person-centred exercise for our residents every day.

18/02/2026

Local Voices, Local Impact | “It’s been so good to get out, be active, and meet others, all in the fresh air!”

We love hearing feedback like this from people using the Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Apex Park Myrtleford and Riverside Park Porepunkah. The Active Alpine Group (Alpine Health and Gateway Health) is all about supporting locals to move more, feel better, and connect with others.

See the difference it’s making in our community 👇

🎥 Listen to Leeah’s experience running the Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Porepunkah - https://youtu.be/XAYvqshzJ2U?si=lmzrRsMNnKW3z6tT

Listen to Leeah’s experience using the Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Porepunkah

16/02/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 | 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 – 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 | Alpine Health will be undertaking short-duration resealing works at our Myrtleford Hospital campus on Tuesday 17 February 2026 (weather permitting).

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
👉 Vehicle access will change temporarily
👉 On-site parking will not be available
👉 Very limited essential access will be managed via Standish Street
👉 Visitation on the day of the works is strongly discouraged.

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀.
Thank you for your patience while these essential maintenance works are completed.

15/02/2026

Outdoor Fitness Classes – Porepunkah 💪

Join us at Riverside Park, Nicholson Street this March for fun, social outdoor fitness sessions using the park’s equipment.

🗓 Tuesdays – 10, 17, 24 & 31 March 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 10:00am
💚 Free – bookings essential

These sessions are a great way to stay active and connect with others in our community. All welcome!

📞 Book your spot: 0437 032 787
📧 sarah.nevin@gatewayhealth.org.au

Gateway Health

12/02/2026

Fresh Air, Fitness, and Friendship | There’s something special about being active out under open skies with friendly faces🌤️👋

The Active Alpine Group (Alpine Health and Gateway Health) has brought new life to our local parks in Myrtleford and Porepunkah, with free exercise classes at the outdoor fitness equipment.

Whether you're looking to move more, make new friends, or just enjoy the outdoors the outdoor Fitness Equipment is a great way to do this.

Check out what our amazing community members have to say👇

🎥Watch or listen to Graham’s experience in Myrtleford - https://youtu.be/EjitwJj_9Kw?si=Y4SPUAWjNpDTiKSx

Listen to Graham’s experience using the Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Myrtleford

10/02/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 – 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 | Alpine Health will be undertaking short-duration resealing works at our Myrtleford Hospital campus on Tuesday 17 February 2026 (weather permitting).

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
👉 Vehicle access will change temporarily
👉 On-site parking will not be available
👉 Very limited essential access will be managed via Standish Street
👉 Visitation on the day of the works is strongly discouraged.

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀.

Thank you for your patience while these essential maintenance works are completed.

05/02/2026

🌟The Active Alpine Group (Alpine Health and Gateway Health) have been busy helping our community stay healthy, connected, and active!🌟
Since the new Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Myrtleford’s Apex Park and Porepunkah’s Riverside Park was installed we’ve been running outdoor exercise classes in these beautiful settings.💪🌿
But don’t just take our word for it — hear from locals who’ve joined in and loved it.
🎥Listen to Harry’s experience - https://youtu.be/4GF4m-Ae3ok?si=JULZTmlH0e8ywTU7

02/02/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | We want to hear from you.

At Alpine Health, we believe in a strong community of care — especially for those impacted by su***de. Whether you have lived experience, have supported someone through loss, or work with a community organisation, your voice matters.

We’re inviting community members and organisations to take part in a Postvention Planning Workshop to help shape a local postvention plan for the Alpine Shire.

📅 Tuesday 24 February 2026
🕚 11.00am – 1.30pm
📍 The Pavilion, Pioneer Park Reserve, Bright
🥪 Light lunch provided

A postvention plan helps guide how a community responds after a death by su***de — supporting people who are bereaved and helping to reduce the risk of further harm.

If you have lived experience, we especially welcome your participation. Your insight and perspective are deeply valued, and this workshop offers a safe, respectful space to contribute.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/PostventionPlanningWorkshop

Together, we can support one another and make a meaningful difference in our community.

02/02/2026

Alpine Health is pleased to welcome Cameron Butler as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective from Monday 2 February 2026. Cameron brings extensive regional experience in rural and regional health leadership, including nine years as CEO of Mansfield District Hospital, and a strong understanding of our local health context.

Cameron will support continuity and stability across the organisation as Alpine Health prepares for its next chapter of leadership.

We also sincerely thank Josh Freeman for his leadership as outgoing Interim CEO. Josh provided steady, professional guidance during a key transition period, ensuring continuity of care and services across all Alpine Health sites. We wish him every success as he takes up a senior role with NSW Health.

Thank you to our staff and community for your continued support.

26/01/2026

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

With very hot days ahead, take simple steps to protect yourself and others:

💧 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 & 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱
Use air-conditioning or a fan, wear light clothing, take cool showers, and drink water regularly — even before you feel thirsty. If home isn’t cool, visit air-conditioned places like libraries, pools or your local Neighborhood Centre.

👋 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
Look out for older people (65+), babies and young children, pregnant women, people with health conditions, and anyone who may be isolated.

🕒 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱
Schedule activities for cooler parts of the day and keep an eye on the weather forecast.

🚗 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹
Never leave children, adults or pets in a parked car — even for a short time.

🩺 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽
✅Nurse-On-Call: 𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟬 𝟲𝟬 𝟮𝟰
✅Victorian Virtual Emergency Department: 𝘃𝘃𝗲𝗱.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝗮𝘂
✅ Urgent Care Centres at Myrtleford, Bright, Mt Beauty Hospitals
✅In an emergency, call 𝟬𝟬𝟬

Stay cool. Stay connected. Stay safe.

24/01/2026

HEAT HEALTH | We’re expecting several very hot days ahead and increased fire danger forecast across our region over the next week.

During the last period of hot weather, we saw an increase in people presenting to urgent care with heat-related illness — a timely reminder to take extra care in the days ahead.

If you can’t keep cool at home, plan ahead and think about safe places to cool down, such as public swimming pools or air-conditioned spaces like your local library or Neighborhood Centre.

When to seek help:
➡️ Get medical advice if you or someone else experiences dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, excessive tiredness, or stops sweating
➡️ Go to the Urgent Care Centres at Bright, Myrtleford, Mt Beauty Hospitals
➡️ Call Nurse-on-Call 1300 60 60 24 for 24/7 health advice
➡️ In an emergency, always call 000

Please check in on older people, children and anyone with health conditions, drink plenty of water, and stay informed via Vic Emergency.