Health

MURRINDINDI: Public uncertainty over Hospital merger

Monday, December 1, 2025

The Murrindindi Shire public is concerned, confused and sceptical about the proposed voluntary amalgamation between Alexandra District Health and Eastern Health, according to a survey conducted by the local Council.The survey, open for 16 days and attracting 278 responses, was designed to capture community sentiment specifically regarding the amalgamation proposal.“The majority of respondents expressed concern,…

MELTON: Mental health service opened by Minister Stitt

Saturday, November 29, 2025

The official opening of the permanent Melton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local was conducted by Ingrid Stitt (pictured), Minister for Mental Health, last Friday (Nov. 28).The service, which has been operating since 2023, will now offer walk-in services to the Melton community, with a range of clinical and wellbeing mental health supports – all free…

WHITTLESEA: Mernda Hospital opened by Minister

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) and Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage opened the new Mernda Community Hospital on Saturday (Nov. 22).First patients are being admitted this week.Operated by Northern Health, services will roll out progressively.Patients will have access to pharmacy, public dental, pathology, allied health, paediatric clinics, respiratory and allergy services.More services will become available…

MURRINDINDI: Hospital merger via the back door?

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Yea resident Jan Beer has criticised the two-week public consultation period regarding Alexandra District Hospital’s ‘voluntary amalgamation into the ‘East Metro & Murrindindi’ local health network.“Eastern Health and Alexandra District Hospital, along with St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Yea & District Memorial Hospital, have been grouped into the new “East Metro & Murrindindi” network. This…

WHITTLESEA: Northern Hospital works underway

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Works are proceeding on the $813 million redevelopment of the Northern Hospital at Epping.The stage one’s new Ambulatory Care Centre has hit structural completion, and work is progressing at pace on stage two.Melissa Horne (pcitured), Minister for Health Infrastructure, announced that John Holland has been appointed as Managing Contractor of the second stage of the…

MAROONDAH: Strategy for public health

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Maroondah Council has adopted the Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy 2025-2030.Maroondah Mayor, Cr Kylie Spears (pictured), said the strategy supports wider public health outcomes.“The Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy 2025-2030 is Council’s strategic plan to enhance the management of onsite wastewater management systems,” Cr Spears said.“It aims to protect public health, the natural environment and the amenity…

CARDINIA: MP talks about Motor Neurone Disease

Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin told Parliament that Motor Neurone Disease may one day rob her of the ability to speak.“Today is a special day in the Victorian Parliament. It is a day that we become a little more inclusive for people who live with a disability,” Ms Vulin said.“I am using my new communication device…

CASEY: Cranbourne Hospital opens

Cranbourne Community Hospital has been officially opened.Operated by Monash Health, the three-storey hospital will provide a range of everyday health services and take pressure off nearby major hospitals including Casey Hospital.Services currently delivered at the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre will relocate to the purpose-built facility, giving the community access to state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure.The Cranbourne Community…

KNOX: Health hub opens at Wantirna

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A new health and learning hub at Wantirna is now open, providing world-class vocational education and training for Victorians.Gayle Tierney (pictured), Minister for Skills and TAFE, officially opened the Integrated Health and Technology Learning Hub at Swinburne University of Tech-nology’s Wantirna campus, where Victoria’s next generation of health and community services workers will train in…