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A ‘paws’-itive program has arrived
Home News and Events News A ‘paws’-itive program has arrived

Grampians Health is delighted to have numerous cute pooches and their volunteer handlers around the Base and QEC sites.

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Twelve months of growing our family support services
Home News and Events News Twelve months of growing our family support services

Grampians Early Parenting Centre staff and families gathered recently to celebrate 12 months of specialist family support and care for the Grampians region.

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Go the extra mile at the 2025 Ballarat Marathon
Home News and Events News Go the extra mile at the 2025 Ballarat Marathon

Grampians Health and the Ballarat Health Services Foundation hosted the official launch of the 2025 Ballarat Marathon on 10 April 2025, in the Gardiner-Pittard Foyer of Ballarat Base Hospital.

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How a community effort has transformed renal cancer treatment at Grampians Health
Home News and Events News How a community effort has transformed renal cancer treatment at Grampians Health

Ballarat-based cycling group, the Velorats, have raised an incredible $43,500 for Grampians Health through the Ballarat Health Services Foundation.

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Golf Day fundraiser tees off big support for Ballarat’s newborns
Home News and Events News Golf Day fundraiser tees off big support for Ballarat’s newborns

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the community, this year’s Adroit Insurance & Risk Charity Golf Day has raised over $34,000 to support the Special Care Nursery and Maternity Unit at Grampians Health Ballarat.

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Increased cancer care nursing for Grampians
Home News and Events News Increased cancer care nursing for Grampians

Grampians Health has expanded the cancer care nursing team, significantly enhancing support for individuals and families affected by cancer within the community. The expanded nursing team will help in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to those experiencing cancer.

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Celebrating International Trials Day with special tribute to volunteer participants
Home News and Events News Celebrating International Trials Day with special tribute to volunteer participants

This International Clinical Trials Day, Grampians Health is celebrating the selfless contributions of clinical trial participants and recognising the vital role they play in advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes across the region.

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Grampians Health and Eating Disorders Victoria to conduct support sessions in Horsham and Ballarat
Home News and Events News Grampians Health and Eating Disorders Victoria to conduct support sessions in Horsham and Ballarat

Access to eating disorder support is now available closer to home for the Grampians region, with free community information sessions and carer skills workshops coming to Horsham and Ballarat this May.

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Bob’s loving commitment honoured through clinical trial
Home News and Events News Bob’s loving commitment honoured through clinical trial

Bob Siemensma has always welcomed opportunities with open arms, both in his personal and professional life.

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Vale Christopher Duncan
Home News and Events News Vale Christopher Duncan

14 June 1953 - 3 April 2025 Respected colleague, loyal leader, and cherished friend

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Grampians Health conducts wellbeing sessions for volunteers
Home News and Events News Grampians Health conducts wellbeing sessions for volunteers

As a token of gratitude to our volunteers, Grampians Health Ballarat conducted an introductory Wellbeing and Support Session to celebrate the incredible individuals who give so much to our health service and the wider Ballarat community.

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All hands on desk
Home News and Events News All hands on desk

A specialised team of Occupational Therapists from across three campuses are working together regularly to provide Grampians Health patients with a comprehensive hand therapy service.

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Former Grampians Health surgical resident named Fulbright Future Scholar
Home News and Events News Former Grampians Health surgical resident named Fulbright Future Scholar

Grampians Health is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of former surgical resident, Dr Joshua Kovoor, who has been named a 2025 Fulbright Future Scholar by the Australian American Fulbright Commission.

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Towering tributes for incredible Grampians Health staff who symbolise compassion, respect and innovation
Home News and Events News Towering tributes for incredible Grampians Health staff who symbolise compassion, respect and innovation

The first of three tower cranes for the final stage of the $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment has been named in honour of Josie Ashmore – a former nurse, educator and volunteer whose quiet acts of kindness continue to positively impact patient care at Grampians Health.

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AFLW Bulldogs are kicking goals with Children’s Ward at Grampians Health Ballarat
Home News and Events News AFLW Bulldogs are kicking goals with Children’s Ward at Grampians Health Ballarat

Western Bulldogs ALFW players, Rylie Wilcox, Elisabeth Georgostathis, Vaomua Laloifi and Analea McKee, visited Grampians Health Ballarat Base Hospital Children’s Ward on Friday 6 June 2025.

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Welcoming new Ballarat volunteers
Home News and Events News Welcoming new Ballarat volunteers

We’re thrilled to welcome 15 new Ballarat volunteers to Grampians Health!

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Grampians Health positioned to provide advanced kidney care as it becomes independent renal hub
Home News and Events News Grampians Health positioned to provide advanced kidney care as it becomes independent renal hub

Grampians Health has transitioned to become an independent renal hub, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of care for those with chronic kidney disease across the region.

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Grampians Health to pilot culturally safe emergency department project for First Nations peoples
Home News and Events News Grampians Health to pilot culturally safe emergency department project for First Nations peoples

Jessica Payne, Grampians Health's First Nations Health Advisor, and Karina Demasson, Nursing and Midwifery Research Assistant have been awarded a Western Alliance Rapid Translation Grant and received funding from the Medibank Better Health Research Hub (MBHRH) for their research project aimed at ensuring emergency department (ED) visits are culturally safer for First Nations people in the Ballarat region.

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Generous donation helps expand stroke care at Grampians Health
Home News and Events News Generous donation helps expand stroke care at Grampians Health

A generous donation from the River Birch Foundation has helped enhance stroke care at Grampians Health Ballarat. A full-time stroke coordinator position has been created at Grampians Health Ballarat through the support of the foundation. The position is also co-funded by Grampians Health.

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Helping patients take their first steps forward
Home News and Events News Helping patients take their first steps forward

Thanks to the generosity of the Ballarat & District Lions Clubs, patients recovering at Grampians Health Ballarat now have access to a new suite of gait aids — providing vital support for those regaining mobility after surgery, illness or injury.

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