Monthly Archives: October 2015

Renovations often find hidden treasures and it was no different when the engineering department discovered this old paper when doing some recent work. Librarian Helen Ried said the old newspaper was actually being used as filler for a brick wall. … Continue reading →

Aged care facilities across Central Gippsland Health Service spent a week this month ‘Celebrating Aged Care’. Director of Residential Aged Care at CGHS, Wayne Sullivan, said it was important to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of staff at all four … Continue reading →

The first ASIST Suicide Prevention Workshop to learn life-saving suicide prevention skills was held at CGHS last week. The ASIST workshop is open to everyone 16 years or older and is widely used by both professionals and the general public, … Continue reading →

Members of the Friends of CGHS Auxiliary saw first-hand where their fundraising work goes when they visited Sale Hospital. The auxiliary’s hard working members raise funds throughout the year and their last donation of almost $18,000 saw CGHS purchase two … Continue reading →

A three day display of Lego models has raised almost $11,500 for Central Gippsland Health Service. An initiative of Maffra’s Brad Spunner from Bricks To The World, some 3500 people, including many from interstate, visited the recent three-day exhibition. The … Continue reading →

“How beautiful a day can be when KINDNESS touches it” – George Elliston

Did you know: For the first three months of 2015/16, the Linen Service processed and delivered: 97,521 pillow cases 186,644 towels 79,237 sheets 47,361 blankets 185,074 face washers

The CGHS Linen Service has taken delivery of a brand new truck. Linen Service Manager Adam Crotty, said the service now had two vehicles to use in the ever expanding business. You can’t miss the large vehicle with its distinctive … Continue reading →

Wilson Lodge residents will be taking a special interest in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday November 3. The Melbourne Cup to be presented to this year’s winner was shown to residents when members of the Victorian Racing Committee visited Wilson … Continue reading →

Do you recognise this little jockey on his hobby horse? Well he didn’t grow up to be a jockey or equestrian rider, that’s for sure. The toddler is none other than our CGHS Chairman, Glenn Stagg, at a fancy dress ball in … Continue reading →