The Trentham Health Golf Day raised just over $5,500 on Sunday 23 February 2025 thanks to the generosity of Troy and Liddy Upfield from Wooling Hill Memorial Estate as well as sponsors, donors and players. The day was a huge success thanks to the volunteers from the Trentham Golf Club who hosted the event with Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH).
Players took part in a mixed 4 ambrose tournament around the picturesque course under team names that honoured current Trentham Hospital Auxiliary members, current and past donors and well-known former staff Dr Gwen Wisewould and Mrs Mary Walsh.
The winning teams were:
1st place: Professional Mowing Group Team - Marty Hull, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Gavin Thompson and Stuart Leong
2nd place: Trentham Self Storage Team – Chris Lingard, Jamie Lingard, Glenn Cook and Simon Nabbs
3rd place: Karen Gibb Team - Gary Kirwan, Janine Lord, Andrew Robinson and Jonathan Langmaid
CHRH would like to congratulate these teams and thank all of the players for attending the event.
Funds were raised through sponsorship, player fees, silly sock sales and a silent auction with the proceeds from the event going to the new CHRH Trentham Gym and Social Space for allied health clients. The silent auction remains open for online bids from anyone in the community via www.chrh.org.au/donate
Taletha Rizio, Population Health Manager at Central Highlands Rural Health, said,
"The CHRH Trentham Gym and Social Space will provide a fantastic opportunity for our Community Health clients to participate in supervised gym sessions while benefiting from a multidisciplinary approach to care. We are excited to be developing a name for this space, and with the support of new funds, we look forward to introducing new equipment and resources. These additions will help us officially open the space soon, ensuring a welcoming and well-equipped environment for our community."
Sally Kirkright, Chair of Central Highlands Rural Health’s Engagement & Fundraising Committee, said,
“What a wonderful day for Trentham! We’ve had a great day out on the course all for a great cause! I’d like to thank our major sponsors, Troy and Liddy Upfield from Wooling Hill Memorial Estate, for their ongoing commitment to enhancing rural health care in this region. The day was a success due to the many hours of support from Trentham Golf Club volunteers, the businesses who donated to the day and the players.”
Thank you to these generous businesses for supporting the event:
- Professional Mowing Group
Auction donors:
- Art donors (special thanks to the Heggie Family)
- Michelle Edwards: Mobile Travel Agent
Trentham Health is part of Central Highlands Rural Health, a winner in the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services and a finalist in the Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year category. Trentham Health provides Aged Care, Community Health, Community Nursing and Social Support services to the Trentham and district community.
If you'd like to know more about how to give a gift to Trentham Health or The Best Care Project please visit www.chrh.org.au/donate or get in touch with Kathryn via 0439 705 039 or giving@chrh.org.au
Feature photo: Event sponsor Troy Upfield (3rd from left) with team mates Rob Hatzis, Mark Brook and James Hynes
1st place: Professional Mowing Group Team (sponsor) - Marty Hull, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Gavin Thompson and Stuart Leong
2nd place: Trentham Self Storage Team (sponsor) – Chris Lingard, Jamie Lingard, Glenn Cook and Simon Nabbs
3rd place: Karen Gibb Team (Trentham Hospital Auxiliary Member) - Gary Kirwan, Janine Lord, Andrew Robinson and Jonathan Langmaid
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