Category Archives: News

For COVID-19 testing and vaccination site updates, please check Facebook. It is important to get vaccinated to protect yourself and to help protect the whole community from the transmission and spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free for all in Australia. Everyone aged 5 years and over is now eligible to receive COVID-19 […]

GV Health has launched its Strategic Plan 2019-23 detailing where the health service’s focus will be over the next five years. The new Plan, launched by GV Health Board Chair, Rebecca Woolstenscroft and GV Health Chief Executive Matt Sharp, puts people and their families who GV Health provide services for at the centre of everything […]

Children from Tatura Children’s Centre learned about best practice oral hygiene on Tuesday 7 August, with GV Health and the Smiles 4 Miles program striving to improve oral health across the region. Smiles 4 Miles is an initiative of Dental Health Services Victoria and is implemented locally by GV Health, with the aim of improving the […]

Goulburn Valley Health assisted in promoting Indigenous culture through food on Wednesday 1 August by bringing together organisations from across the region for a special event. GV Health hosted an Indigenous cultural education session at its Community Health site to raise awareness of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bush tucker traditions and how services […]

Goulburn Valley Health’s lactation clinic is raising awareness of its services for women across the region, as part of World Breastfeeding Week this week. The clinic at GV Health’s Graham Street site plays a vital role in educating local women on breastfeeding and caring for their new-born, but some new mothers may not be aware […]

GV Health opened the state’s first clinic solely dedicated to treating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on Friday 27 July. The new service, which is being opened in conjunction with the PATCHES Paediatrics Group in Western Australia, provides an all-encompassing service to diagnose and assess children who may be affected by FASD. FASD is an […]

Goulburn Valley Health has welcomed an additional 12.9% in funding from the State Government to enhance health services in the Goulburn Valley. GV Health Interim Chief Executive, Matt Sharp, says the Goulburn Valley community will benefit from the $23.1 million increase in funding, announced by Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp on Wednesday 18 July 2018. […]

Goulburn Valley officially opened a dedicated Wound Clinic at Corio Street on Wednesday 18 July, as part of its Wound Awareness Week campaign. GV Health’s West Hume Region Wound Consultant, Gabrielle Munro, says the Wound Clinic will treat people whose wounds may not be healing properly. “The Clinic’s official opening is timely since GV Health had […]

35 years might seem like a long time working for one employer, but for one staff member at Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton, 35 years is not long enough. Laundry coordinator Elaine Danda retired last Friday (29 June 2018), but her days at the health service are far from over. “I plan to return to […]

The $169 million redevelopment of Shepparton’s Goulburn Valley Health, funded by the Victorian State Government, is now underway with much-needed building works about to begin on the hospital’s Emergency Department. This is a very exciting time for GV Health, the emergency team and the community. The redevelopment will result in an emergency department more than […]

A large number of GV Health staff have been recognised at the hospital’s Annual Service Recognition Awards 2017 celebrating the achievements of those who have reached certain milestones in their years of service. Awards for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were given out at special lunches and afternoon teas held at three […]

In what is believed to be an Australian first, GV Health has joined forces with 18 other health services under a consortium arrangement, collectively branded ‘Community Interlink’, to ensure that locals would always be able to access locally-governed Home Care Package coordination from their local health service.

You are invited to join GV Health for its Annual General Meeting at 3pm on Tuesday 28 November 2017

It was a typical afternoon in GV Health’s Emergency Department during the football/netball season. The waiting room was full of sporting injuries among other patients who were waiting to be seen. Arcadia’s Carmel Sorraghan had been to an external GP earlier that morning as she was suffering with flu-like symptoms and struggling to breathe. She […]

GV Health and the GV Health Foundation are working in partnership to develop a mothers and babies service for children aged -1 to 4 years in the Goulburn Valley, in response to community needs and consultation.

It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge the long standing commitment to GV Health by many of our employees who are celebrating major milestones of employment with our organisation. To all our staff who have received Service Recognition Awards this week, we say thank you very much for your ongoing support.

The Andrews Labor Government has kicked off a search for a major construction firm to build the $168.5 million redevelopment of Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today released the Expression of Interest for the project that will deliver a bigger and better, world-class hospital to meet the growing healthcare needs […]

Goulburn Valley Health is performing well in a range of key areas, according to the latest Health Services Performance Report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The report highlights that: GV Health saw 8,036 patients who presented to the emergency department in the three months to the end of December 2016 – up […]

GV Health’s Lactation Day Stay service has moved into a new home, just in time for Christmas. Located at 69-71 Numurkah Rd, Shepparton (corner  Numurkah Rd and Graham St), the new day stay facility is in a comfortable, home-like environment with couches and recliner chairs in the lounge room, a kitchen to heat up meals […]

Board Chair Peter Ryan, on behalf of the Board of Directors of GV Health, has announced the appointment of Trevor Saunders as Chief Executive Officer of GV Health. Trevor will take up his appointment on Feb 1 2017. The Board of Directors of GV Health is delighted that someone of Trevor’s calibre will be taking […]

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jill Hennessy  visited GV Health on 15 December 2016 to announce that an extra $2 million will be given to GV Health’s Emergency Department to help treat and admit patients quickly by opening more beds and hiring more clinicians, freeing up paramedics to get back on the road […]

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jill Hennessy visited GV Health’s Waranga campus in Rushworth on 15 December 2016 to announce an investment of $10 million to co-locate the health and aged care services under one roof. The Waranga Aged Care Hostel will be redeveloped into a one-stop-shop for all of Rushworth’s acute, aged […]

GV Health’s Prostate Cancer Service has been named as the winner of the Excellence in cancer care Award in the 2016 Premier’s Healthcare Awards (VIC). Prostate cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers diagnosed in the Goulburn Valley region and is a significant issue for our local community. GV Health worked with Hume Regional […]

Locco, 95 3SR FM breakfast announcer, presented a check at GV Health’s annual general meeting for $121,821.83, raised during its 2016 fundraising campaign. Paul Archer, one of the campaign’s greatest supporters, also participated in the check presentation. All funds raised will be used to provide much-needed equipment in the Child and Adolescent Unit and the […]

GV Health celebrated its 140th anniversary at its 2016 Annual General Meeting by reflecting on the past years and looking to the future with great optimism as the first indications of what the redeveloped Shepparton campus might look like were presented. We congratulate all the nominees, finalists and winners of the staff and volunteer awards, […]

A new alcohol and other drugs services plan has been developed to protect children, families and individuals by reducing consumption and harm, and helping people to recover from the effects of alcohol and drug use. The Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Plan 2015-2018 outlines 30 areas for action, which will be implemented by […]

Join us for the annual Tatura Hospital & Parkvilla Aged Care Fun Run and Walk, to be held Sunday, 27 November 2016. Register on the day from 8:30am or pick up an entry form from the Tatura Hospital. Entry cost:   $15 per person for the 10km run $10 per person for the 5.5km event walk […]

You are invited to join us for the 140th Annual General Meeting of GV Health at 3pm, Thursday 1 December 2016 in the Graham St, Shepparton campus dining room.
We will reflect on the last 140 years and look to the future redevelopment of the facilities with great excitement.

Join us for a special event on Thursday, 27 October 2016 (during Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to honour patients, families and friends who have been affected by breast cancer.   WHEN:   10.45am Mini Field of Women Ceremony   11.30am A walk to remember…those who have been affected by breast cancer…around Victoria Park Lake.   […]

You are invited to participate in an educational update on Parkinson’s Disease, by Dr Arup Bhattacharya and Sheree Ambrosini from the GV Movement Disorder Service. WHERE: Sherbourne Terrace Hotel 109 Wyndham St, Shepparton WHEN: Saturday, 22 October 2016 Morning Session: for Health Professionals 9am to 12:15pm Afternoon Session: for Health Professionals, Patients and Carers 12:15pm to […]

GV Health is committed to providing high quality mental health services to local children, youth and their families. The Victorian Chief Psychiatrist, Dr Neil Coventry, has undertaken an external review of Goulburn Valley Health’s Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). We welcome the Chief Psychiatrist’s Report and fully support the recommendations. Many of the […]

Because every young person should have access to mental health services. On Tuesday, 11 October 2016, #headspaceday was celebrated for the first time, right around Australia. #headspaceday is about ensuring young people across the country have access to youth friendly, mental health services, no matter where they live. We asked everyone in Shepparton and the surrounding […]

GV Health has created a six-month transition program for newly registered enrolled nurses, offering a supportive and structured environment to consolidate skills and knowledge, including study days for professional development and communication, as well as practical clinical experience. You are invited to an information session to find out more about the new Graduate Enrolled Nurse […]

Dr Max Alexander has been appointed to the position of Interim CEO for GV Health while the recruitment process continues for a permanent CEO. Dr Alexander (MBBS, MBA, FRACMA, GAICD, FRACGP) was Chief Executive of the Southern NSW Local Health District for the last five years and has a strong record for delivering exceptional financial, […]

Have you, or someone you love, been affected by cancer? Information and support, from experts and others affected by cancer, is available to help you develop practical strategies for managing life now and moving beyond recovery to wellness.

The first annual GV Health Research Day Fair, held 20 July 2016, highlighted the outstanding work being done on research studies and clinical audits and the regional improvements and innovations being achieved in the local community. Proudly sponsored by Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, Tatura Milk, LaTrobe University, the University of Melbourne and Murray PHN, the event […]

A new award category has been added to the annual Shepparton Business Awards this year, sponsored by GV Health, to encourage local organisations to create a health-promoting workplace.

Strong evidence shows that good employee health and wellbeing boosts organisational health; no matter what the size of the organisation.

WHEN: 6:30pm, Wednesday, 27 July 2016 WHERE: Shepparton Golf Club, 15 Golf Drive COST: $55 per person, includes two-course meal and drinks at bar prices. INSIDE STORY will provide you with a rare insight into the police investigations undertaken to solve some of Victoria’s most notable crimes. Presentations by the lead detectives will give you a chance […]

The 2016 95 3SR FM fundraising event was launched live, on air, 1 June at GV Health. The annual campaign raises much-needed funds for the Child and Adolescent Unit and Special Care Nursery. Fundraising events and activities will be held throughout June…stay tuned for more information about upcoming events you can participate in!

You are invited to participate in a series of FREE workshops as part of the Artist in Residence Project collaboration between GV Health and Gallery Kaiela. Weaving, ceramics, sculpture and painting workshops will be led by Aboriginal Community Art Centre artists Eva Ponting, Tammy-Lee Atkinson, Eric Brown and Jack Anselmi. Weaving and ceramic workshops will […]

The Federal Health Minister, Susan Ley and Duncan McGauchie Liberal candidate for Murray visited GV Health’s Graham Street, Shepparton campus 18 May 2016. They both expressed a keen interest in working towards the development of radiotherapy services at GV Health.

The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews today visited GV Health and announced $168.5 million in funding for the hospital redevelopment. This is a significant commitment and is recognition of the efforts of staff and the community to provide contemporary health facilities that will meet the needs of local people. The Premier visited along […]

Renovation works at the GV Health emergency department have been completed and the newly improved  waiting area is now open. The expansion was conducted in response to public feedback about the need for improved and expanded facilities for patients waiting for treatment and their families or carers. The renovations were funded by community donations to […]

Treasurer Tim Pallas visited Shepparton recently to meet with the Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed, to promote jobs and investment in the region, and talk about the health infrastructure needs of the district. Mr Pallas toured Goulburn Valley Health and spoke to staff and management about their vision for the hospital. Goulburn Valley Health received […]

GV Health hosted a ‘Healthy GV’ Breakfast, bringing together key community leaders and organisations to discuss a ‘Healthy Together Victoria – Workplace Achievement Program’.

GV Health is leading the provision of local specialist psychological services under the Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program, which is expected to improve access to and quality of mental health care locally for people with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

The Quality of Care Report for 2014/15 is now available.

A report on the Movement Disorder Nurse Rural Demonstration Project has been launched, following the successful completion of the two-year project.

Renovation works are underway at the GV Health emergency department to expand the waiting area and improve facilities for families.

GV Health is participating in a pilot project ‘Report Racism’ as a designated reporting place between 1 September and December 2015. The project enables people to report incidents of racism that are experienced or witnessed.

GV Health received some outstanding submissions for the GV Health mobile dental van art competition.

Nominations are being sought for the Goulburn Valley Health Community Advisory Group, with a closing date of Friday 18 September 2015.

GV Health is urging Shepparton families to talk about organ and tissue donation with their loved ones during DonateLife Week, 2 to 9 August 2015, Australia’s national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation.

WHAT: The community is invited to: suggest a fun and creative name for the new mobile dental vanand submit vibrant, original art works that could be incorporated into the signage for the new mobile dental van, inside or out The theme for the name and art works is ‘dental services’, which might include: healthy teeth […]

GV Health is pleased to announce a new mobile dental service, to ensure aged care residents in rural and remote communities have improved access to dental care. GV Health secured funding of $447,000 from the Federal Government to purchase a light weight IVECO van, complete with a dental chair, digital x-ray equipment, wheelchair access and […]

GV Health welcomes the State budget which recognises the growing overall needs our region and a willingness to put dollars back into services to assist with growth for the future.

Renovation works are beginnning at the GV Health emergency department to expand the waiting area and improve facilities for families.

Expressions of interest are invited from members of the public to apply for consumer representative positions.

International Midwives’ Day is held on 5 May and International Nurses Day is held on 12 May.

Come along to the Mother’s Day Luncheon on Friday 8 May, 12 noon at the Connection. Enjoy lunch with friends and help raise funds for a special cause.

The new GV Health Strategic Plan 2014-2018 has been officially launched and is now available to the community.

The new Acute Stroke Unit was officially opened on 15 September.

GV Health has achieved successful accreditation across four key areas: National Standards, Disability, Home and Community Care, and Mental Health.