Community Newsletter – Spring 2026
We’re pleased to share the latest Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter. This Spring edition is packed with 20 pages of organisational news, community information and photos from around our campuses to keep you informed and engaged. We welcome you to dive into the pages to read about what we’ve done recently for our community. […]
Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed celebrates 25 years of connection
The Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed has celebrated 25 years of fostering friendship, connection and community spirit, with members, supporters and special guests gathering recently to mark the milestone. Established in September 2001 through the support of Hepburn Community Health, now Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH), the Shed was among the first five men’s sheds established […]
CHRH named finalist in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for fourth consecutive year
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) has once again been named a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, in the Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year category. This marks the fourth consecutive year CHRH has been recognised as a finalist, having previously been shortlisted in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This ongoing recognition reflects our […]
Acting Prime Minister Visits Creswick Health
Federal and State ministers visit to mark aged care nurse pay increase Central Highlands Rural Health today welcomed Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles MP, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP, and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett MP to Creswick Aged […]
Maternal and Child Health Services Unaffected by Council Transition
Families accessing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services through Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) can be reassured that there will be no changes to the care, support or locations they currently use, following Hepburn Shire Council’s decision to withdraw from its contract management role. Hepburn Shire Council (Council) formally resolved to withdraw from being a […]
Community Newsletter – Winter 2026
We’re pleased to share the latest Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter. This Winter edition is packed with 20 pages of organisational news, community information and photos from around our campuses to keep you informed and engaged. We welcome you to dive into the pages to read about what we’ve done recently for our community. […]
Free Baby and Child First Aid Course in Trentham
Central Highlands Rural Health and The Sisterhood Project are inviting local parents, grandparents and carers to register for a free Baby and Child First Aid and CPR course in Trentham in late May. The two-hour course is designed to build confidence in responding to common childhood emergencies. Participants will learn practical, life-saving skills including CPR […]
Community Newsletter – Autumn 2026
We’re pleased to share the latest Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter. This Autumn edition is packed with 24 pages of organisational news, community information and photos from around our campuses to keep you informed and engaged. We welcome you to dive into the pages to read about what we’ve done recently for our community. […]
A New Chapter for Care in Creswick
Last week we held an event in Creswick to acknowledge the completion of the major redevelopment at Creswick Health, and to thank the community who helped make it possible. This milestone marks a new chapter for aged care and sub-acute services in our region. Funded by the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, the project has delivered […]
Our commitment to First Nations health
Today marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. This day is an important moment for learning and reflection. It acknowledges the deep and ongoing impacts of past policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities, and recognises the strength, resilience and survival of First Nations peoples. Central Highlands […]