Monthly Archives: April 2017

CGHS pilots new training program

Pictured are graduates from a pilot program designed to assist in addressing a skills shortage in the Gippsland health sector with staff from CGHS, Noweyung Ltd and the Department of Education.      An innovative model of pre-accredited training rolled out … Continue reading

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Healthy fun in April

More photographs at the launch of Active April.

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People Matters Survey

The annual staff survey conducted by the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) will be open to staff from today. The survey provides a great opportunity for all staff to provide honest and open feedback about their working environment.  Apart from … Continue reading

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Learn how to reboot your thinking

Learning Services is currently focusing on Health & Wellbeing of our minds with an initiative called ‘Reboot your thinking’. Redesign Project Officer/ Undergraduate Coordinator with Learning Services, Sue Martin, has prepared the contribution below. But before you read on, click … Continue reading

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Become an organ donor

Emailed with today’s CGHS Matters is an Australian Organ Donor Register form. The form, from the Australian Government Organ and Tissue Authority website, is for new registration, change or removal of donation details or registration can be done online at donorregister.gov.au … Continue reading

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Music in the Vines

Three local bands will entertain guests at Music in the Vines at Maffra on May 28 to raise money for the Stretton Park Redevelopment Project. The event is at Avon Ridge Winery from 2-5pm and costs $25 which includes a … Continue reading

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Nurses celebrate

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. CGHS will celebrate the occasion by encouraging units across the service to create a of international nursing adventures.  Team Leader Risk Management & … Continue reading

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Graduate Nurses acknowledged

The achievements of 10 graduate nurses were celebrated at the 2016 Graduate Nurse Program Graduation held in the CGHS Lecture Hall. Graduate Nurse Coordinator, Janelle Stewart, told the gathering it had been a “pleasure” to share their successes. “I have … Continue reading

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Emergency Department donation

Pictured above is Esso Longford Plants Manager, David Anderson (centre front) inspecting one of the new trauma trolleys purchased by Sale Hospital through a donation from Esso/BHP Billiton Gippsland Basin Joint Venture. Also pictured are (from left) Emergency Department Nurse … Continue reading

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Easter fun at Stretton Park

One of the traditions of Easter festivities as well as getting lots of chocolate is eating cross buns And thanks to the Stretton Park Auxiliary, there were lots on offer at the aged care facility over Easter. Staff and residents … Continue reading

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