NAIDOC Week 2024
July 8, 2024
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is hosted Australia-wide in the first week of July ...
Mpox cases increasing
July 4, 2024
Victoria's Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Christian McGrath has advised that there is an increasing risk of local transmission ...
Measles alert for Victoria
July 3, 2024
Victoria's Acting Chief Health Officer Doctor Christian McGrath has advised that a new case of measles has been detected ...
Jean’s Shop is back in business!
July 3, 2024
Our Yarriambiack Lodge residents are rejoicing today following the official re-opening of Jean's Shop. Opened on February ...
Congratulations graduates
June 28, 2024
Congratulations to nurses Jade Cranage and Haruka Arimura who completed their Graduate Nurse Program today. Enrolled Nurse ...
Health warning issued for gummies
June 27, 2024
Victoria's Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Evelyn Wong has issued a health warning relating to Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies ...
A toe tappin’ Tuesday
June 27, 2024
Our Hopetoun and Yarriambiack Lodge residents' toes were a-tappin' on Tuesday as they sang along to Gaye Edmonds. A former ...
Calling all LGBTIQA+ adults
June 26, 2024
Sexual Health Victoria is seeking feedback from LGBTIQA+ adults to ensure it continues to provide the highest standard of ...
Genevieve calls it a day
June 26, 2024
Outgoing RNH Board Chair Genevieve O'Sullivan was thanked for her dedication and support during the monthly board meeting ...
Students check out RNH
June 26, 2024
Our team spent the day at the Western Victorian Careers Expo on Tuesday, fielding many questions from interested secondary ...
Hopetoun gardens lovingly tended
June 26, 2024
The sun peeking through the clouds on Monday proved ideal weather for a rose pruning working bee at our Hopetoun campus. ...
Flu on the rise…have you been vaccinated?
June 26, 2024
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker is urging all Victorians to get their influenza vaccine as the state’s ...
Technology improves our residents’ lives
June 26, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of aged care, innovation is not just desirable but essential to improving the quality of ...
Checks for peace of mind
June 24, 2024
About 45 people gathered at Hopetoun Neighbourhood House today to undergo free skin and blood pressure checks. And, once ...
Unwavering generosity of Auxiliary continues to shine
June 24, 2024
Our Warracknabeal Ladies Auxiliary has once again demonstrated their unwavering generosity by making a significant donation ...
Denis honoured
June 24, 2024
One of our Hopetoun residents, Denis Pridgeon, was surprised and delighted to receive a Victoria Police Veteran’s badge ...
Residents re-live past art
June 24, 2024
Our Yarriambiack Lodge residents relived their glory days on Friday, enjoying the past-art of butter making. Residents ...
Gendered Violence: Say something, do something.
June 21, 2024
Recently, our Project Officer Bernie O'Connor and Wellbeing, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer Awais Farid were invited to ...
Today is MND Awareness Day
June 21, 2024
Today is Global Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a disease which afflicts the nerves ...
Your voice matters!
June 20, 2024
What’s your plan?
June 20, 2024
A fire can happen in your home at any time. The smoke, heat and flames can be disorienting and, potentially, deadly if you're ...
No excuse for abuse
June 15, 2024
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Australia, 1 in 6 seniors experience some form of abuse - often at the hands ...
Blood vital
June 14, 2024
Today marks World Blood Donor Day, a time to thank voluntary blood donors for their lifesaving gift while also raising awareness ...
Don’t be stubborn – your health is important too!
June 14, 2024
Local men are invited to visit Hopetoun Neighbourhood House on June 24 for free skin and health checks. No appointment ...