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Updated visitor protocols for Acute Ward – effective immediately
July 14, 2025
To our valued community, Please be advised that updated visitor protocols are now in place at Acute Ward in response to ...
Raising awareness of Diabetes
July 14, 2025
With almost 2 million Australians living with diabetes, and an additional 500,000 estimated to have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes, ...
A rich diversity of genders
July 14, 2025
International Non-Binary People's Day celebrates those who are non-binary, the rich diversity of gender, and people who ...
Atriums refurbished
July 11, 2025
Our Hopetoun residents, families, staff and visitors gathered this afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the refurbished ...
Denis honoured with Police medals
July 10, 2025
Hopetoun resident Denis Pridgeon received a big surprise this morning when Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Michael ...
First 1000 days critical
July 9, 2025
RNH Dietitian Andre Woltersdorf recently completed training focused on the first 1000 days of a child’s life. The INFANT ...
Notice: Updated visitor protocols
July 8, 2025
Yarriambiack Lodge is currently under a COVID-19 Outbreak. Wattle, Yarriambiack Lodge and Acute Care do not have any more ...
Love the skin you’re in
July 8, 2025
World Skin Health Day is a global initiative by the International League of Dermatological Societies and the International ...
Celebrating first responders
July 8, 2025
Observed worldwide on July 8, International Paramedics Day recognises and celebrates the vital work of paramedics and first ...
Celebrating the next generation
July 6, 2025
National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is observed annually in July. The 2025 theme "The ...
Rumours false: Beulah Campus to remain open
July 4, 2025
RNH wishes to address rumours falsely speculating that, following the retirement of long-time Community Nurse Sue Sanford, ...
Local Health Service Networks established
July 1, 2025
From July 1, 2025, Victoria’s Local Health Service Networks (Networks) will be officially established. The Networks group ...
Will you go dry in July?
July 1, 2025
Will you give up alcohol this month to help raise funds for people affected by cancer? As part of Dry July, your support ...
PJs making emergency visit more comfortable
June 27, 2025
Having to suddenly spend the night in emergency can be a harrowing experience... but it became a little more comfortable ...
Marilyn calls it a day
June 26, 2025
Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Marilyn Clancy was farewelled yesterday, after almost three decades of smiling, dedicated ...
Sexual health training leads to big plans
June 25, 2025
Joining 19 others from across Victoria, our new Sexual Health Nurse Lou Bellizzi recently undertook a 4-day training course ...
A tasty donation…
June 24, 2025
We all know the feeling... you get a sudden craving for a snack, but there's not much in the fridge that takes your fancy ...
Team contribute to improved sepsis care
June 23, 2025
Rural Northwest Health joined the statewide effort to improve sepsis care when (from left) Hopetoun Nurse Unit Manager ...
Outbreaks in Yarriambiack Lodge
June 20, 2025
Rural Northwest Health wishes to advise that, unfortunately, Yarriambiack Lodge is currently experiencing an outbreak of ...
You’re invited: Hopetoun atriums refurbished
June 19, 2025
Significant risk of measles in travellers
June 19, 2025
Victoria's Chief Health Officer Dr Evelyn Wong has advised that a new measles case has been reported in Victoria, in an ...
All 4 duplexes now on site
June 18, 2025
In another exciting update for our Hopetoun worker accommodation project, all 4 of the duplexes are now, officially, on site! The ...
Community Notice: Updated Visitor Protocols for Yarriambiack Lodge and Wattle Aged Care
June 17, 2025
To our valued community, Please be advised that updated visitor protocols are now in place at Yarriambiack Lodge and Wattle ...
90th birthday leads to week of celebrations
June 17, 2025
Hopetoun RNH resident Betty Turnbull enjoyed a week of celebrations in recognition of her 90th birthday. Celebrating ...
Platinum anniversary celebrated
June 16, 2025
Congratulations to our Hopetoun residents Bob and Iris Burdett who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday!! Celebrating ...