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Hesse Rural Health is an integrated rural health care service providing a broad range of services.

24/02/2026

☕ Tea Talk with the Hesse Board of Directors ☕

4pm Tuesday 3 March at Beeac Community Health Centre.

Come along to Beeac for a cuppa and a chat with the Hesse Board of Directors and the CEO to talk about the services Hesse provides, community needs, and anything else you may wish to discuss!

All are welcome, please RSVP to Hesse Reception on 5267 1200 or email reception@hesse.vic.gov.au

21/02/2026

💛 Connection at the Heart of Community Health 💛

Have you caught our latest article in the Winchelsea Star?

Staying socially connected plays an important role in keeping both our minds and bodies healthy, and it’s something we at Hesse continue to support across our local communities.

From social support groups and community outings, to walking groups and the Winchelsea Community Foodbank, our programs are helping people build friendships, stay active and feel a part of something meaningful.

To learn more about how we’re strengthening social connection across the region, read more on page 3 of The Winchelsea Star.

Read more in the latest edition of The Winchelsea Star, on page_3: https://winchelseastar.hflip.co/20260217 /3

21/02/2026

Updated Visitor Restrictions:
As we are currently caring for residents with Rhinovirus in Chelsea Lodge and Werruna, our Outbreak Management Response has been enacted and we have reviewed our visitor restrictions.

We continue to implement infection control precautions across the site. This includes the following visitor restrictions in place for all residents:
• 2 visitors daily per resident

All visitors must:
• Present to the main entrance first;
• Wear a surgical mask at all times (N95 masks also available);
• Wear further PPE if visiting a positive resident.

Contact with residents directly is also welcomed, or arrange a virtual visit through Reception. Well residents also remain able to leave our facility.

Rhinovirus is one of the most common causes of the common cold, spread through sneezing, coughing or physical contact. It usually causes very mild cold or flu-like symptoms. Some people have a greater chance of severe illness from rhinovirus, including those living in aged care. Good hygiene practices can stop the spread of rhinovirus.

We offer a huge thank you to our families, residents and consumers for their understanding and patience during this time. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents and consumers.

19/02/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

INTEGRITY: Rashmi Subedi, Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Rashmi is acknowledged for consistently displaying open and honest behaviour, and doing the right thing for the right reasons. As an ANUM, Rashmi is in charge of the facility out of hours and is always well-organised and communicates to the team and management effectively. She is calm under pressure and ensures the shift is run well. She is trustworthy and always open, honest, pleasant and respectful.

Thank you for all you do and congratulations Rashmi!

What are the Staff IICARE Values Awards?
Hesse Rural Health values Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Accountable, Respect and Excellence as a workforce and encourage all employees to deliver the best care to our community with these values in mind.
Each quarter staff can nominate their peers whom they believe have done an outstanding job at embodying a particular value, the nominations go to a committee to select a value award winner for each quarter, and then an overall winner each year.

18/02/2026

Healthy Settings with Hesse Grant Program!
It’s that time of year again and after the great success of the 2025 grant initiative, we are back to offer you an opportunity to enhance your setting and create a health promoting environment!

We have grants worth $500 available for schools and early childhood services in the Hesse catchment zone. If you have an idea or a project that benefits the health and wellbeing of your students and wider community, we can help!
For more information, email healthpromotion@hesse.vic.gov.au
Applications close 5pm Thursday 12th March, 2026.

If you work or have children attending a school or early childhood service in our region, make sure they are applying for a Healthy Settings with Hesse Grant!

13/02/2026

🌟 Staff Achievement Spotlight 🌟

We’re proud to share the recipient of Hesse’s 2025 Annual Professional Development Scholarship – Pip Curran, Continence Nurse 👏

The scholarship, an initiative of our Consumer Advisory Committee, provides funding support for staff to undertake further learning and professional development.

Pip will be completing the Continence Care Program with Continence Health Australia, building on her clinical expertise in continence management and strengthening leadership and education across our aged care and community services.

Congratulations Pip! 💛

03/02/2026

We would like to sincerely thank for their generous donation of pet food to our Winchelsea Community Foodbank, supporting our community members and their pets. 🐾
The Foodbank is open from 12-2pm on Fridays at 32 Hesse Street, Winchelsea.

31/01/2026

🚨 Two new measles cases have been reported in Victoria, with a number of exposure sites along the Great Ocean Road.

Anyone who has visited a listed exposure site during the dates and times specified should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow the instructions provided. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, sore or red eyes, followed by a red rash.

📍 Find the most up to date listed exposure sites here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria

There is an ongoing risk of measles in returning travellers from overseas or interstate. Anyone planning to go overseas should make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date, including the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is recommended at least two weeks before departure.

If you were born during or after 1966 and haven’t had two doses of measles vaccine, or you’re not sure if you are fully vaccinated against measles, speak to your local GP or pharmacist about getting your vaccinations as soon as possible. The Barwon Health Vaccination Centre in Belmont can provide vaccinations to those requiring urgent vaccination.

For more information for health professionals, and for details around vaccination see the latest advisory from the Chief Health Officer here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

For information on measles including symptoms, those at risk and vaccination see the Better Health Channel here: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles

30/01/2026

🩺 New Diabetes Program Starting Next Week 🥗

Our ‘New to Type 2’ Diabetes Program starts Tuesday 4 February at 2:00pm at the Winchelsea Community Health Centre. This 4-week program is designed for anyone newly diagnosed with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes.

Learn practical skills around food, movement, stress, sleep, and diabetes management in a supportive group setting.

28/01/2026

💛 Celebrating Our Volunteers 💛

We celebrated our dedicated team of volunteers in December with a thank you lunch. It was great to see many of our volunteers gather together to connect and share stories with one another.

We officially recognised the long-term contribution of Don Smith and Ray King who have retired from volunteering with Hesse. Our programs and services are enhanced by the dedication and contribution of all our volunteers, and we thank them for their hard work.

We're always on the lookout for new volunteer team members – if you have a friend or family member that you think would make a great volunteer with Hesse – please encourage them to contact reception by email: reception@hesse.vic.gov.au by phone: (03) 5267 1200 or by dropping by at 8 Gosney Street Winchelsea.

26/01/2026

**UPDATE: This post has been updated with the latest information**

People in the Greater Otways area need to evacuate immediately before sunset today (Monday 26 January 2026).

The bushfire at Carlisle River is not under control and extreme fire danger conditions forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January 2026, may see the fire impact local communities.

There are a number of road closures in place. Check VicTraffic for road closure information, traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/

Relief centres are open at:
📍 Colac Showgrounds, entry via 70 Bruce Street, Colac.
🕛 Open 24 hours.
🐴 Domestic or large animals including horses can be brought with you to the Colac Showgrounds. Pets must be self-managed, kept on a leash or in crates.
📍 Grovedale Community Hub, 45-47 Heyers Rod, Grovedale.
📍 Colac Bluewater Fitness, 118-134 Hearn St, Colac.

You can also travel to the home of friends or family outside the warning area.

Let friends, family and emergency services know you are safe with Australian Red Cross Register.Find.Reunite. You can do this if you left your home.

Stay informed: emergency.vic.gov.au/

23/01/2026

☀️ Low-Intensity Heatwave Warning Today 🔥

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, particularly for older people, young children and those with chronic conditions. Please take extra care, stay cool and check in on others 🧡

Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.

Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.

If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Extreme Heat Tips 👉 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campaigns/survive-heat
Heatwave Warnings 👉 http://reg.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/heatwave.shtml
VicEmergency 👉 https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

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