Hesse Rural Health

27/04/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful at the Winchelsea Community Foodbank and would like to acknowledge some recent contributions from our local community. 🍎

A heartfelt thank you to the Country Women's Association - CWA Winchelsea Branch for sharing with us their fundraising efforts through a sizeable donation of toiletries.
A big thank you as well to Kenty's Bakery & Cafe for their ongoing generosity. For months now, they’ve been donating bread along with sweet and savoury baked goods every week.
We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Winchelsea IGA and Tatts Lotto and their customers for donating a trolley of essential items.
And finally, a huge thank you to Moorpark Farm for their recent donation of 800 eggs-an incredibly generous contribution that has gone a long way in helping our community.

We’re also grateful to everyone in our community who continues to support and donate. These essential items will make a real difference to the individuals and families we support.

25/04/2026

We extend our thanks to the wonderful 1st Highton Scout Group for hosting an ANZAC Day service for our residents this morning. We also acknowledge and thank Clare Bunting, our own People and Culture Admin Assistant and 1st Highton Scout Leader, for assisting to arrange the visit and a laying of a wreath on behalf of Hesse at today's Winchelsea RSL service by our resident, Bruce Bartier.
Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

It's World Immunisation Week (24 - 30 April) and this is a great time to think about how you can look after yourself this winter.

For every generation, vaccines work.

Vaccines have protected people, families and communities for many generations.

A yearly flu shot and ensuring you are up to date with COVID vaccinations is just one way to better protect yourself.

Flu and COVID vaccines are free for some groups, including: children aged less than 5 years, people aged 65 and older, pregnant women, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with medical risk factors.

Vaccinations can be booked with your local GP or pharmacist.

23/04/2026

☕ Tea Talk with the Hesse Board of Directors ☕

4.30pm Tuesday 5th of May at Bannockburn Community Health Centre.

Come along to Bannockburn 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

20/04/2026

Before the Easter break, we had the students from Winchelsea Primary School come over to parade their home-made easter bonnets for our residents

It was very entertaining to see all the different designs the creative students came up with!

At the end of the parade the Grade 6s mingled with the residents to have a quick hello. These students visit regularly, coming in and spending much loved time with our residents once a fortnight as a part of their Community Links - Intergenerational Program!

17/04/2026

11/04/2026

Today is World Parkinson's Day 💜

This year's theme “bridge the care gap” highlights the important healthcare challenge. While medical research continues to advance, many individuals still struggle with inconsistent access to specialists, rising treatment costs, and a lack of integrated support systems. Bridging this gap means moving beyond the basic diagnosis to provide comprehensive care.

Bridging this gap for patients and their families means this mission is more than just clinical treatment. It’s about ensuring that every person living with Parkinson’s has the resources and specialized care they need to maintain their quality of life.

08/04/2026

Are you part of Victoria’s multicultural community?
The Victorian Government wants to hear from you about your healthcare needs and priorities through the Victorian Multicultural Health Survey.

Your feedback will help us to identify what is working well and where improvements are needed across public health services, community health, virtual care and general practice.

By identifying and addressing barriers, we can ensure that every Victorian receives safe, inclusive and high‑quality care – no matter where they were born, what language they speak or how they engage with the health system.

The survey takes 20 minutes to complete and is available in 14 languages.

Click here to complete the survey: https://go.vic.gov.au/4uIjNGK

05/04/2026

🐣Wishing all a Happy Easter and hoping you get a special treat from the Easter Bunny like our residents did this morning 🐇

02/04/2026

Just a reminder the Winchelsea Community Foodbank is CLOSED tomorrow due to the Good Friday Public Holiday

See you all again next week as normal

Please be advised that the Winchelsea Community Foodbank will be closed on Friday 3rd April for Good Friday.

For more information, please contact:
📧 healthpromotion@hesse.vic.gov.au
📞 0417 848 292

31/03/2026

WHAT A TRULY SPECIAL MILESTONE! 🎉

Hesse Rural Health recently had the privilege of helping Phyllis Clissold celebrate her 100th birthday, on 17th December. Surrounded by family and friends to help mark the occasion, Phyllis enjoyed a lovely drive around Winchelsea on a beautiful day - in a car that’s just one year younger than she is!
How wonderful to celebrate such an incredible life and reach this amazing milestone. Here’s to a century of memories, laughter, and wisdom.
Happy 100th birthday, Phyllis! 💖